Maximising Your Tesco Clubcard Points: A Comprehensive Guide 🎉
Hello, savvy shoppers! Today, we're going to delve deep into the world of Tesco Clubcard points. This isn't just a quick guide; we're going to explore every nook and cranny of the Tesco Clubcard scheme, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how to maximise your points and get more from your shopping. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let's get started!
The Basics of Tesco Clubcard Points 📚
Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty scheme that rewards you every time you shop at Tesco, whether in-store or online. But what does this mean in practice? How does it work, and how can you start earning points? Let's break it down.
Tesco Clubcard was launched in 1995, making it one of the longest-running loyalty schemes in the UK. The system is simple: for every £1 you spend in-store or online, you earn one point. Spend £2 on fuel, and you'll also get a point. Each point is worth 1p, so 150 points will get you a £1.50 voucher.
These vouchers can be used in-store and online to save money on your Tesco shop. But that's just the beginning. You can also triple their worth to spend at reward partners, including restaurants and days out.
But how do you earn these points? It's simple. Every time you shop at Tesco, whether you're buying groceries, clothing from F&F, or fuel, you'll earn points. Just make sure to scan your Clubcard or use your Clubcard app at the checkout.
The Little-Known Trick to Extend Your Vouchers ⏳
Here's a fantastic tip from Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert: if your Clubcard vouchers are about to expire, and you don't want to use them yet, you can extend their expiry date for another two years!
This is a brilliant way to ensure you don't lose out on any potential savings. But how does it work? It's all about making a small purchase on the Tesco Clubcard Rewards website. By taking this action, the balance of your points will be returned to your account. For instance, you could acquire a 50p voucher to use at eateries such as Zizzi or PizzaExpress.
This means that instead of losing your points, you're effectively 'banking' them for future use. And the best part? You can do this with every voucher you have. So, if you've got multiple vouchers about to expire, you can extend them all. Just remember to do this before the expiry date!
Maximising Your Clubcard Points 💡
Now that we've covered the basics and revealed a handy trick to extend your vouchers, let's look at how you can maximise your Clubcard points. There are many ways to get more from your points, and we're going to explore some of the best ones.
1. Days Out 🏞
One of the best ways to maximise your Clubcard points is by using them for days out. You can get up to three times the value of your vouchers on hundreds of days out, including theme parks, zoos, and museums. For instance, every 50p worth of vouchers will buy you £1.50 towards Alton Towers, Legoland, and an English Heritage Membership. You can browse all the available days out, entertainment and experience days on the Tesco website.
2. Restaurant Meals 🍽️
Restaurants are another great way to boost points with deals available at several chains. You can triple the face value of Tesco vouchers at Hungry Horse Pubs, PizzaExpress, Chef & Brewer, Bella Italia, Café Rouge, Prezzo, Zizzi, and Ask Italian. This means that a £10 voucher could give you up to £30 to spend at your favourite restaurant!
3. Cinema Tickets 🎬
Cinemas have been allowed to open, and have loads of must-see films that had their release dates delayed due to lockdown. It’s great news for film fans, as you can get three times the value of your Clubcard vouchers to spend if you book with Cineworld. You can use your Clubcard vouchers to pay in part or in full for cinema tickets online and to treat yourself to snacks and drinks.
4. Holidays 🏖️
There are absolutely loads of ways to boost your points by going on holiday, perfect for when travel restrictions ease. You can get three times the face value of vouchers on the travel itself, including £15 for £5 vouchers on Eurostar, 600 British Airways Avios points for every £2.50 of vouchers, and £1.50 for every 50p worth of vouchers on Royal Caribbean international. You'll also triple the value on ABC boat hire, Al Fresco Holidays and Butlins Family Breaks. There's also loads of hotel deals including Hotels.com, Hilton Hotels UK & Ireland and Warner Leisure Hotels. You can even get money off your car hire and airport parking. To view all of the holiday and travel deals available check out the dedicated page on the Tesco website.
5. Breakdown Cover 🚗
Motorists can turn every 50p in vouchers towards £1.50 off their breakdown cover with RAC. If you don’t have enough vouchers for the cover you’d like you can still top up using a debit or credit card. If you’re a new customer click here to get a quote for the cover you need. If you already have RAC breakdown cover using your Tesco Clubcard vouchers, click here for more information on the options you have when it's up for renewal.
6. Jewellery 💍
If you fancy some new bling, then you can boost your points with Goldsmith Jewellers. Goldsmiths also repair and service watches, clean jewellery, give valuations, and do engravings. Your voucher code can only be used in one of Goldsmiths 100 stores nationwide and are not valid online. But you will get a boost as each 50p voucher will get you £1.50 towards your new diamonds, watches or other jewels. Find out more here.
7. Gym Subscriptions 🏋️♀️
If you're on a fitness journey, you could put your vouchers towards Hussle partner gyms. When you redeem your £2 voucher, your Hussle account will be credited with either £6 or £15 which you can spend at any of the listed gyms and health clubs. This is a great way to save on your gym subscription and make your fitness journey more affordable.
8. Online Learning 🎓
Boost your knowledge and you'll triple your Clubcard vouchers' worth at the same time. The New Skills Academy offers a range of courses from Floristry and Interior Design to Dog Grooming or even a Cupcake Academy. There are over 750 courses to choose from and as well as using your Clubcard points, the academy is also offering all Clubcard members 75% discounts on the entire course library. Some of the most popular courses include The Complete Microsoft Excel Bundle, Nail Technician Diploma, The Complete SEND Diploma, Life Coaching Diploma, Level 2 Teaching Assistant Diploma, and Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma. Sign up here.
If your kids are struggling after the lockdown, you could also use the vouchers for SchoolOnline.co.uk English and maths tuition. You'll get £1.50 for every 50p worth of vouchers and subscriptions start at £8.99 per month. The courses include over 1350 bite-size video tutorials in English and Maths for KS2 and GCSE, AQA, Edexcel and SATs examiners walk students through how to get better marks. Find out more here.
9. Homeware 🏡
You can also exchange your vouchers for cash to be spent at the Denby Online Shop - and once again you'll triple their value. Denby is famous for its dinnerware, glass and cookware but you can also splash the cash on gifts and home décor. See some of the most popular products here.
10. Supermarket Loyalty Schemes 🛒
Most UK supermarkets have loyalty schemes so customers can build up points and save money while they shop. Here we round up what saving programmes you'll find at the big brands. Iceland: Unlike other stores, you don't collect points with the Iceland Bonus Card. Instead, you load it up with money and Iceland will give you £1 for every £20 you save. Lidl Plus: Lidl customers don't collect points when they shop and are instead rewarded with personalised vouchers that give them money off at the till. Morrisons: The My Morrisons: Make Good Things Happen replaces the More Card and rewards customers with personalised money-off vouchers via the app. Sainsbury's: While Sainsbury's doesn't have a personal scheme, it does own the Nectar card which can also be used in Argos, eBay and other shops. You need 200 Nectar points to save up £1 to spend on your card. You need to spend at least £1 to get one Nectar point. Tesco: Tesco Clubcard has over 17 million members in the UK alone. You use it each time you shop and build up points that can be turned into vouchers - 150 points get you a £1.50 voucher. Here you need to spend £1 in Tesco to get one point. Waitrose: myWaitrose also doesn't allow you to collect points but instead you'll get access to free hot drinks, and discounts off certain brands in-store.
11. Magazines 📚
You can get £1.50 per 50p voucher towards magazine subscriptions covering 80 different publishers and titles. There's something to suit every interest including fashion, cars, computers, home, celebrity, fishing, food and history. Most of the subscriptions are for individual magazines making it easy to see what you get. But Bauer and Hearst each publish a range of magazines, meaning you'll then have to select your favourite - giving you even more titles to choose from. You can browse all the magazines available here.
12. Barbers 💈
Did you know you can get your hair cut at the supermarket? Gould Barbers now has 34 shops, of which 33 can be found inside Tesco stores. If you do need a trim, you'll get £1.50 off the price for every 50p worth of vouchers you spend. Find out more or book an appointment here.
13. Railcards 🚂
Railcards are a fantastic way to cut the cost of UK travel, often saving you a third on coaches and trains. If you use your Tesco vouchers towards you'll save even more money, usually getting £3 towards the railcard for every £1 worth of points.
Here are the best deals:
One-year 16-25 Railcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
One-year Disabled Persons Railcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
One-year Family & Friends Railcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
One-year Senior Railcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
One-year Two Together Railcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
National Express Annual Disabled Coachcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
National Express Annual Senior Coachcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
National Express Annual Young Persons (16-26 yrs) Coachcard (£1 in vouchers = £3 to spend)
14. Car Hire 🚗
If you're planning a trip and need a car, you can use your Clubcard vouchers to save on car hire. Every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £7.50 to spend on car hire from Affordable Car Hire. They offer car hire services in over 15,000 locations worldwide, so you're sure to find a car wherever you're going. Find out more here.
15. Home Energy 💡
You can also use your Clubcard vouchers to save on your energy bills. Every £5 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £15 off your E.ON Next energy bill. This can be a great way to reduce your monthly expenses. Find out more here.
16. Mobile Phones 📱
If you're in the market for a new mobile phone, you can use your Clubcard vouchers to save on Tesco Mobile. Every £10 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £30 off any Tesco Mobile product in-store or online. This includes pay monthly phones, SIM-only deals, and accessories. Find out more here.
17. Home Insurance 🏠
Protecting your home is important, and you can use your Clubcard vouchers to save on home insurance. Every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £7.50 off your Tesco Bank Home Insurance. This can be a great way to reduce your insurance costs. Find out more here.
18. Pet Insurance 🐶
If you have a furry friend at home, you can use your Clubcard vouchers to save on pet insurance. Every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £7.50 off your Tesco Bank Pet Insurance. This can be a great way to ensure your pet is protected without breaking the bank. Find out more here.
19. Car Insurance 🚗
You can also use your Clubcard vouchers to save on car insurance. Every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £7.50 off your Tesco Bank Car Insurance. This can be a great way to reduce your insurance costs. Find out more here.
20. Travel Insurance ✈️
If you're planning a trip, you can use your Clubcard vouchers to save on travel insurance. Every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers gives you £7.50 off your Tesco Bank Travel Insurance. This can be a great way to protect you while travelling. Find out more here.
In conclusion, there are many ways to maximise your Tesco Clubcard points. From days out and restaurant meals to holidays and breakdown cover, you can use your points to save on a wide range of products and services. So, start collecting your points today and see how much you can save!
