💸[CLOSED] Q2 2025 Bounty Challenge | Every‑Day Money Hack
[UPDATED 08/07/25] This bounty challenge is now closed 👀.
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SweepPay
Amery Winter
Automates monthly wage calculations and payments for employees like housekeepers and gardeners.
Welcome to our June 2025 community bounty! Ship a bite‑sized automation or integration that automatically saves at least 5 minutes or R50 per month for you (or someone else) using the Investec Programmable Banking API.
Low‑Ops Promise 🚀 — all you need to do is build, demo, and drop the link. No badge systems, no complex scoring; just share your progress in Slack and earn swag.
Quick Facts
Detail
Kick‑off
2 June 2025
Deadline
30 June 2025 – 23:59 SAST
Discussion Channel
#04_community-bounties on Slack – start a thread for your build
How to Submit
Post a public GitHub repo link + short Loom/YouTube/GIF demo to the Bounty submission form.
Who Can Join
Any skill level, solo or team
Rewards
• Swag for every valid submission
• Top 3 “Most Helpful” hacks spotlighted in the community newsletter & wiki
1 · Objective
Build something small that makes money matters easier.
• ≤ 500 lines of code or ≤ 10 Zapier / Make.com steps • Uses at least one Investec API or webhook endpoint • Demonstrates a clear time‑ or cost‑saving benefit (≈ 5 minutes ➜ R50 per month)
2 · What Counts as a “Money Hack”? 💡
Here are four sample ideas - feel free to riff!
Idea
Core Endpoint(s)
Impact
Round‑up Auto‑Saver
/za/pb/v1/cards/transactions, /transfers
Sneak R5 into a Savings Pocket on every swipe ≥ R100
Duplicate‑Debit Alert
/transactions
DM me when identical merchant debits occur within 7 days
Load‑Shedding Fuel Pocket
Webhook + EskomSePush API
Move R50 to a “Generator Fuel” pocket at Stage 4+
Low‑Balance Early‑Warning SMS
/balance, webhook
SMS if tomorrow’s projected balance drops below R200
3 · Getting Started Kit 🔧
API Quick‑Start & Sandbox Keys → API quick start guide
Past Builds Gallery → Past community projects
# .env.example (don’t commit real keys!)
INVESTEC_API_KEY=YOUR_KEY
INVESTEC_API_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET4 · How to Get Involved ✅
Jump In:
Head over to our Bounties Slack Channel and shout "I'm In!" to let us know you're participating.
Need a Hand?
Our community champions are ready to help in the Slack channel if you have questions or want to team up.
Submit Your Work:
Share your solution via a public GitHub repository, under an MIT licence, and submit the link through our form by the deadline. Don't forget to include a short video (≤ 2 min) or GIF showing the automation in action.
Environment Security: Store Investec credentials in .env; never commit secrets.
5 · Judging & Rewards 🎁
Tier
Criteria
Reward
All Valid Submissions
Passes checklist
Exclusive Investec socks and T‑shirt
Top 3 Most Helpful
Panel vote: utility, creativity, polish
Newsletter spotlight + Official GitHub repo
*Panel review date: *1 July 2025 Winners announced in Slack & newsletter on 7 July 2025.
6 · FAQ 🤔
Q: Can I re‑use code from previous bounties? A: Absolutely — remix, extend, or polish any prior work as long as this entry meets the checklist.
Q: Do I have to host it live? A: No. A short recorded demo proving it works is enough.
Q: Is there a language/framework restriction? A: Any stack is welcome — Node, Python, Go, Zapier, etc.
7 · Helpful Links
Ready? Spin up your favourite editor, give us a 🙋 in #04_community-bounties, and start hacking. We can’t wait to see how you save the world (or at least R50/month)! 🚀
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