If you’ve still got your Christmas food shopping to do, this tip – from Britain’s Coupon King Jordan Cox – can save you a pretty penny.
On Instagram, the money-saving aficionado shared a nifty hack for Tesco shoppers to nab £20 off, using the supermarket’s Clubcard Plus loyalty scheme.
Customers who sign up for the premium subscription get 10% off two shops a month (as well as 10% off clothing year-round) with a maximum£20 discount on a £200 spend.
Jordan explained: ‘The trick is – the first month of Clubcard Plus is free (usually its £7.99 a month).’
So essentially, you can sign up for nothing, get a tidy £20 off your trolley, then ‘cancel before you’re charged.’
There are a few things to note: first off, you need to make sure you do actually cancel before the free month is out. It may be worth setting a reminder on your phone just in case.
Additionally, it’s worth checking if you’re still getting the best price, regardless of the discount. Depending on how much you spend and what you’re buying, it could end up coming out cheaper elsewhere.
Some commenters also highlighted that the offer doesn’t always apply online, and may only work for in-store purchases.
Otherwise, fill your basket and enjoy the festive savings.
And for those who regularly shop at Tesco, Jordan highlighted the benefits of signing up for Clubcard Plus beyond the free trial period.
‘It’s actually worthwhile to have it if you consistently spend £80+ each month,’ he added. ‘So might be worth weighing it up.’
Elsewhere, Co-op customers have been warned to spend their loyalty points by the end of the year, as the supermarket makes the switch to ‘member prices’ in 2025.
Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert urged people to check the Co-op app, log into their Co-op account online, or simply check your receipt to find out how many points they have leftover.
You then have just a few days to drain your rewards balance before New Year’s Eve, as it’s a ‘use it or lose it’ scenario.
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