OAK BAY LAWN BOWLING CLUB

SMILE CARD PROGRAM

Shopping at Thrifty Foods is an easy way to support your Club.

1. Take your Smile Card with you to Thrifty Foods when you go grocery shopping. Ask the cashier to load any amount you wish onto the card before paying for your grocery order. Pay for the card load with cash, debit card or credit card.*

2. Pay for your grocery order with your Smile Card.

It’s that simple!

*Thrifty Foods will donate 5% of the amount loaded on your Smile Card to the Club. There is absolutely no cost to you. When the card is running low, load it again to continue to support the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club every time you shop!

Cardholder Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not have enough funds on my Smile Card to pay for my grocery order?

The cashier can apply all available funds on the card to your order. The outstanding balance can be paid in cash, debit card, or credit card. Cashiers cannot load a Smile Card once a grocery order has been rung though the till.

What if there are funds remaining on my Smile Card once I’ve paid for my grocery order?

Use the funds to pay for purchases next time you shop at Thrifty Foods! Many customers will load an amount equal to their weekly, biweekly or monthly grocery budget at the beginning of the month and use the card for their next several purchases. This speeds up the purchase transaction time as no pin number or signature is required.

How do I know the current balance of my Smile Card?

Your grocery receipt will show the remaining balance of your Smile Card after each purchase or a cashier can swipe the card at the till and do a balance inquiry. You can also check your card balance at www.thriftyfoods.com under Our Services, Smile Card, Check My Smile Card.

How do I know I’m supporting the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club?

Your grocery receipt will print a message at the bottom stating, “Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club – Thanks for your support!” We are required to apply for participation in this program annually and are advised by Thrifty Foods of specific eligibility dates and maximum amount that we are approved for. If the Club name does not display on the receipt, it means we have either not reapplied for funding, or our application is pending or has been denied, and the card is therefore not currently active to earn the 5% donation.

What if my Smile Card is lost or stolen and there is a balance on it?

Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately by calling Thrifty Foods Customer Service (250-544-1234 or 1-800-667-8280) or by going to any Thrifty Foods store. Once reported, existing funds on the card are locked. A replacement card can be obtained from either the Customer Service desk at any Thrifty Foods location or from your Club Smile Card Coordinator, Marilyn Turpin, 250-592 -3666. Keep a record of your 19 digit card number, located on the back of the card, for reference in case of loss/theft.

Should I keep my Smile Card after the fundraising dates are over?

Yes – if we apply for future funding, previously issued cards will be valid for the next approval period.