Warning for Tesco shoppers at risk of missing out on £18 million in discounts
MILLIONS of Tesco shoppers have just days left to use Clubcard vouchers worth £18 million.
The supermarket giant has warned customers that they should make use of this loyalty vouchers quickly to avoid missing anything.
There are currently £18 million worth of Clubcard vouchers, issued in February 2022, which expire next Thursday (February 29).
Shoppers can use them to reduce the cost of their weekly groceries, pay for fuel or get a new deal at Tesco Mobile.
Shoppers can use Clubcard vouchers in store and online to save money on their Tesco store.
If you decide to use your vouchers for your Tesco store, every 150 points can be redeemed for a value of €1.50.
Your vouchers can also be doubled in value and can be spent with over 100 rewards partners including Pizza Express and Zizzi.
How to save on your supermarket shopping
There are plenty of ways to save money at your grocery store.
You can look for yellow or red stickers on products, which indicate when they are discounted.
If the food is fresh, eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money because you'll be less likely to make hasty purchases when you go to the grocery store.
Choosing your own brand can be an easy way to save hundreds of dollars a year on your food bill, too.
This means ditching the 'best' or 'luxury' products and instead opting for 'own' or value-for-money lines.
Many supermarkets have shaky fruit and vegetable programs where you can get cheap prices if they are misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering 5kg boxes of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you're on a low income and a parent, you could potentially get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers, which you can also use at the supermarket.
In addition, many municipalities offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Tesco's warning comes after more than £125 million worth of new vouchers landed on doorsteps and in the Tesco app earlier this month.
Vouchers are issued every three months in February, May, August and November.
What do I need to do to claim my vouchers?
To claim your vouchers, log into the Tesco Grocery and Clubcard app or visit the “My Clubcard Account” section of the supermarket's website.
The app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store for iPhone users or Google Play Store for Android.
There is then an option to convert your Clubcard points into vouchers.
You can then choose your vouchers and they will appear in your Clubcard account.
How does the Tesco Clubcard scheme work?
Tesco's Clubcard program allows customers to earn points as they shop, and these points can be converted into cash on food vouchers or other rewards partner programs.
Every time you spend €1 in store and online, you get one point when you scan your card or app.
Drivers using Clubcards will now receive one point for every two liters they spend on fuel.
One point is equal to 1 cent, so for example 150 points will earn you €1.50.
To apply for a voucher you need at least 150 points.
These vouchers can be worth face value to spend in-store at Tesco, or you can double their value to spend at rewards partners, including restaurants, and on days out.
Customer card holders can also get cheaper prices on more than 8,000 items thanks to Clubcard Prices.
According to Tesco, these Clubcard prizes will save the average member £351 on their annual shopping.
What other supermarket loyalty programs are there?
Most major supermarkets offer some sort of reward scheme and they all have something different to offer.
Retailers such as Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's and Co-op all have plans, but there are also some lesser known ones.
We've got a full list of all the supermarket loyalty schemes and reveal the ones that can help you save more money – the winner might surprise you.
If you want to save money on your grocery store shopping, remember that you can cut costs in other ways too.
Items with yellow stickers are a great way to score bargains.
Typically, items are marked down twice a day, but times vary depending on where you shop.
Check with your local supermarket to find out the best time to get the best bargains.
In the meantime, we've got six smart ways to save on your supermarket shopping.
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