💸[OPEN] Q2 2025 Bounty Challenge | Every‑Day Money Hack

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.

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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

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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)

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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

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3 · Getting Started Kit 🔧

1. API Quick‑Start & Sandbox Keys → API quick start guide

2. Past Builds Gallery → Past community projects

# .env.example (don’t commit real keys!)
INVESTEC_API_KEY=YOUR_KEY
INVESTEC_API_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET

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4 · How to Get Involved ✅

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Jump In:

Head over to our Bounties Slack Channel and shout "I'm In!" to let us know you're participating.

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Need a Hand?

Our community champions are ready to help in the Slack channel if you have questions or want to team up.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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7 · Helpful Links

• 🔑 Investec API Docs
• 🎓 API quick start guide

• 💬 Bounty Hunters Slack channel

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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)! 🚀