ASDA has issued an urgent warning to shoppers over £55million worth of vouchers set to expire.
Customers have until December 31 to convert any savings in their Christmas Saver Cashpots into vouchers.
The Christmas Cashpot feature lets shoppers stash away any savings they have built up over the year and spend them around the festive period.
Savvy savers can add to their Cashpot throughout the year by buying certain products, carrying out tasks and hitting shopping targets.
Asda said around 750,000 shoppers have already turned their Christmas Cashpots into vouchers to the average value of £20.
But with five million customers saving into their Cashpots this year, that means over four million still need to convert theirs.
Shoppers have had since February to add into their Christmas Cashpots while the deadline to stash away savings was November 3.
Customers have been able to convert any savings since November 8.
To create a voucher, shoppers have to go to the wallet section of the Asda Rewards app and select “Create Voucher”.
They then have to confirm the amount they’d like to spend from their Christmas Saver Cashpot.
Any vouchers in shoppers’ wallets will be automatically applied to online orders.
Asda launched the Christmas Saver Cashpots for the second year running in January after first unveiling it in 2023.
Last year, 1.7million customers saved money into their Cashpot, stashing away an average of £30 towards their Christmas shop.
The scheme works by letting you earn cash rewards known as Asda Pounds when shopping in store and online.
You then have to scan the barcode on the app at the checkout.
If shopping online, just make sure you’re logged into your account, and then browse as normal.
Usually you can buy certain “star products” which are a mix of branded and Asda own-brand items.
You can see a full list in the dedicated section of the Asda Rewards app, but they’re also marked when you’re shopping online at Asda.com.
You can also earn rewards by completing “missions”, which are usually tasks like spending a certain amount to earn a voucher, or buying certain products to earn another.
There are new missions and events each week so there are plenty of ways for customers to maximise their rewards.
Just be mindful of how much you’re spending – not every deal will be worth the money you spend to get it and remember to look around other shops to see what deals they have to compare.
To take part in the loyalty scheme, you’ll need to download the Asda Rewards app which you can find on the Apple App Store and Google Play store.
You’ll need to have an account – if you don’t, it’s pretty easy to sign up.
You’ll just need to pop in your name and a couple of other quick details.
If you’re a fan of supermarket loyalty schemes, here’s how to make the most of your points.
We’ve also got a list of the lesser known loyalty schemes out there.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
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