MARTIN LEWIS’ Money Saver Expert has revealed a top tip for Tesco shoppers as £14m of Clubcard vouchers are set to expire.
Many of us get vouchers as gifts from family and friends to store them away and forget about them.
But there is one trick that shoppers can do to extend the life of the vouchers and even another to get more value from them.
Vouchers issued in August 2022 are set to expire on 11.59pm on Saturday August 31.
Only valid for two years, those who have them stored away will need to act fast.
But you can get an extension on the vouchers with a few small hacks.
MSE says shoppers will need to make a small purchase on the Clubcard Rewards page to get the remaining balance credited back on the Clubcard.
MSE says: “So if you spend 50p using a £5 Clubcard voucher, you’ll get 450 points back (worth £4.50).”
Once you’ve done that, you can then swap your points for vouchers manually or wait for them to be converted with your next statement with the new expiry date two years into the future.
There’s no minimum spend, but the aim’s to shell out as little as possible.
MSE says: “You’ll need to do this for each individual voucher, so it’s worth weighing up if it’s actually worth it for smaller denominations.
“For example, if you’ve a £10 voucher it could be worth it. If you’ve got a handful of £1 vouchers, maybe less so.”
But you’ll need to act fast and do so by midnight tonight.
The vouchers can be used by customers to lower the cost of their weekly shop, pay for fuel or to pick up a new deal with Tesco Mobile.
Shoppers will be able to double the value of the vouchers by spending them at Tesco’s Reward Partners.
Tesco’s Reward Partners, such as Cineworld, Disney+, and Prezzo, all allow you to spend the rewards points there.
If you want to use them at Tesco, vouchers can be cashed in in-store and online to save money.
If you decide to use your vouchers for your Tesco shop, every 150 points can be exchanged to the value of £1.50.
You can also swap vouchers for money off your Tesco mobile bill.
If you’ve lost your vouchers you can check on the Tesco Clubcard site or app.
Lizzie Reynolds, Tesco Group’s membership and loyalty director said: “The summer holidays are an expensive time of year for families, with many people looking to find affordable ways to entertain the kids.
“Clubcard vouchers could go towards everything from a family visit to a theme park to a day out at a castle, so I’d urge Clubcard members to check their vouchers and make sure they don’t miss out.”
Whilst there is no minimum spend, those using a Clubcard to get the most from their pennies should look for cheap purchases.
TESCO’S Clubcard scheme allows shoppers to earn points as they shop.
These points can then be turned into vouchers for money off food at the supermarket, or discounts at other places like restaurants and days out.
Each time you spend £1 in-store and online, you get one point when you scan your Clubcard.
Drivers using the loyalty card get one point for every two litres spent on fuel.
One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you a £1.50 money-off voucher, for example.
You can double their worth when you swap them for discounts with “reward partners”.
For example, £12 worth of vouchers can be swapped for a £24 three-month subscription to Disney+.
Or you can swap 50p worth of points for £1 to spend at Hungry Horse pubs.
Where you can spend them changes regularly, and you can check on the Tesco website what’s available now.
Tesco shoppers can also get Clubcard prices when they have the loyalty card.
The discounted items change regularly and without a Clubcard you’ll pay a higher price.
These Clubcard prices are usually labelled on shelves, along with the non-member price.
But it’s worth noting that just because it’s discounted doesn’t necessarily make it the cheapest around, and you should compare prices to find the best deal.
You can sign up to get a Tesco Clubcard in store or online via the Tesco website.
