The Kwiksave Gift Scheme in Malta is one of most popular consumer loyalty schemes on the island. The popularity of the Kwiksave Malta scheme derives from the nature of the products and the wide range or brands participating in it. In this article we will provide you with the story behind the Kwiksave scheme, what it is, how to participate and anything else you need to know to get the most out of this scheme.
The Kwiksave Gift Scheme Story
The Kwiksave Gift Scheme was launched all the way back in 1986. It succeeded an older gift scheme called Lombardi Gift Scheme. The latter was launched in the 1950’s. The Kwiksave Gift Scheme is managed by Sloane Ltd which is owned by Alf. Mizzi and Sons Ltd and Alf. Mizzi and Sons Marketing Ltd. The Alf. Mizzi and Sons business entity imports a wide range of products within the Maltese islands and is widely considered as the leading importer and distributor within Malta. When the Kwiksave scheme launched their offices were in Zachary street, Valletta. Nowadays they are based in Mriehel, Malta and in Republic Street, Rabat in Gozo.
What is the Kwiksave Gift Scheme?
The Kwiksave Gift Scheme is a loyalty scheme aimed at all consumers that are based in Malta. Upon signing up to the scheme, consumers can collect the packaging of participating products and exchange them for points. These points are then converted to euro currency. The current exchange rate is that of 100 points to €0.64. You may view your balance anytime by logging into your account via their website or their mobile app. The Kwiksave mobile app is available both on android and iOS devices via the Play Store and App Store respectively.
To exchange the points, the product packaging needs to be taken to one of Kwiksave’s premises. In Malta you will need to go to:
Kwiksave Gift Scheme, Triq 13 ta’ Settembru 1978, Mriehel, Malta
In Gozo you will need to go to:
Kwiksave Gift Scheme, Rundle Apartments, Triq Ninu Cremona, Victoria, Gozo
The Kwiksave opening hours are:
Malta:
Monday & Wednesday / 8.30 16.30
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday / 8.30 – 13.00
Saturday / 8:30 – 17:00
Saturday (July & August) / 8:30 – 13:00
Gozo:
Monday & Tuesday / 8.30 – 12.30
Wednesday / 8:30 – 18:00
The accumulated euro balance can then be redeemed at Homemate in Mriehel which is one of the largest home improvement stores on the island. In no way you should feel restricted in getting the most from your points. At Homemate one finds a wide range of products such home improvement products, stationary, electronics, bathrooms, home appliances, toys and much more. You will definitely find something for yourself or for your family.
How Does It Work?
Joining the Kwiksave scheme is incredibly easy. Individuals can register online through the official website, kwiksave.com.mt, via their registration page. Once registered, they receive a personalized membership card. This card becomes their key to a world of savings.
Members earn points by collecting wrappers, lids and containers of products that form part of the gift scheme. The participating product list is very long. They are consumer products that are used by individuals and families in their daily life. An example of such products are food, cleaning products and personal hygiene products.
Products in the Kwiksave Gift Scheme
As mentioned above, a vast range of consumer package goods, imported by Alf. Mizzi and Sons Ltd, participate in the Kwiksave Gift Scheme. Every year the list of products participating in the scheme increases. They share the updated participating list of products via a catalogue that you may browse below in digital format here.
What To Know
Here are some facts you need to know about the Kwiksave Gift Scheme:
- One account can be created per household.
- An identification document with a matching address is required to open a new account. The document can be the id card or the drivers license.
- To open an account you need to add points to it.
- Any credit (points/euro) you earn are valid for a 2 year period. Never forget this!
- Credit can never be transferred from one account to another.
- To redeem credit you will need to present you Kwiksave card. This means that you need to make sure to keep it in a safe place.
Our Opinion
We believe that if you purchase products that are listed in the catalogue you should signup to the scheme to earn something back. Realistically, to gather a significant number of points it will take some time. It will depend on how many of the listed products you make use of and how often you use them. That said, most product brands participating in the Kwiksave Malta scheme are top brands. Most of the time their pricing is more expensive than their competing brands. If you enjoy buying the products cause you trust the brand or enjoy the product, go ahead and keep purchasing them. On the other hand, don’t simply purchase products that participate within the Kwiksave scheme to accumulate points. You will find competing brands that are so much cheaper, that they make up for the lack of a gift scheme.
