SHOPPERS can make sure they get the best bargains by doing their online food order when the latest deals land.
Supermarkets often launch new special offers on a specific day each week.
If you know when new deals will be available you can be the first in line to add them to your basket.
It also helps to know the date so you can check your online order and amend it if a new offer could help you save money.
You should only buy special offers if you think they will help you save money and you need the item on sale.
Otherwise you could end up spending more than you budgeted for.
When you’re online shopping you should also factor in the minimum spend requirements and the delivery fee.
This is when the major UK supermarkets refresh their offers.
Sainsbury’s shoppers should look out for new deals every week.
Promotions tend to start on a Wednesday, the supermarket confirmed.
New special offers are added regularly, it said.
You can find all of Sainsbury’s latest offers on its website.
You’re more likely to get a bargain at Morrisons mid-week too.
That’s because most of its deals go live in Wednesdays as well.
Shoppers can browse the latest deals on the Morrisons website.
Tesco launches new offers any day of the week.
There’s no specific day for when they’ll arrive, and deals will last for several weeks.
You can check Tesco.com to find out what’s on offer at the moment.
Clubcard members get cheaper prices when shopping in store and online, so you’ll need to sign up to make the most of the grocers deals.
Asda and Aldi didn’t respond to our questions but we will update this article when they do.
There are ways to make your online shopping basket cheaper.
If you can be flexible with your booking, you can get a cheaper slot and pay less for delivery.
Some supermarkets offer a lower fee if you choose a four-hour time slot rather than a one-hour period.
You will get a cheaper delivery at less popular times of the day, such as late evening.
The big four UK grocers offer a monthly or annual delivery pass for shoppers, meaning you pay a flat fee and then get your deliveries for free.
If you’re a regular user, this could be a way of reducing costs.
Make sure you weigh up whether it will save you money before you sign up.
All of the major UK supermarkets offer you the option to collect your online shopping order, rather than have it delivered.
If you have a car and the supermarket isn’t too far away this could be a cheaper option – but remember to factor in your own fuel costs.
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Finally, just because you’re not in the store doesn’t mean you can’t use your loyalty card, if you have one.
You will be able to attach the card to your online account to collect points and benefit from any discounts or offers you’re entitled to.
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