It’s a great deal, but it’s fleeting (Picture: Rex/ Sainsburys)
Sainsbury’s has brought back a popular loyalty scheme just in time for Christmas.
Some Sainsbury’s Nectar card holders will be able to double up their points under the latest offer — but you’ll need to be quick as the offer ends Friday.
The UK supermarket scrapped its annual Double Up offer in 2021, to many customer’s dismay.
But now the supermarket is trialling a very similar scheme under a new name: Points Power Up.
Nectar points are worth 0.5p each, meaning that earning 2,000 points can get you a tenner to spend in store.
The new Points Power Up scheme will allow shoppers to double the value of their points — so 2,000 would get them £20 to spend in Sainsbury’s.
However, the trial offer isn’t available to everyone, and it isn’t clear which Nectar customers are eligible.
According to MoneySavingExpert.com, the scheme will be open to more than 100,000 of customer, and you need at least 2,000 points to take part.
The move comes after Sainsbury’s axed its Nectar Connect scheme, which allowed customers to link their bank account to their Nectar card, collecting more points in the process.
How it works
Nectar card holders who have access to the Power Up scheme can swap between 2,000 and 10,000 points in the Nectar app.
Customers need to swap their points by Friday 24 November — that’s the end of this week.
Vouchers will be valid for one month from the date of the swap and can be used both in store and online.
Be aware: vouchers must be used all in one go — you won’t get any chance if your total basket comes to less than your voucher.
More supermarket Christmas saving schemes
Considering how close we are to Christmas, it’s a shame that the Points Power Up scheme isn’t available to everyone.
That said, there are loads of Christmas saving schemes across supermarkets this year, so be sure to make use of them.
Sainsbury’s Christmas Club Card
Sainsbury’s also runs a Christmas Club Card scheme that allows customers to save for Christmas.
You can save money with this card in-store and online at Sainsbury’s, but, in contrast to most of the other schemes, you can also use the card at Argos (as well as Argos online) and earn a cash bonus.
You must add funds to your card by November 1 to receive the bonus, and the expiration date of the reward will be displayed on your card.
The maximum value you can load onto your card is a whopping £1,975, but you’ll only receive your bonus on the first £500.
Find out more information: Sainsbury’s website
Iceland Bonus Card
The Iceland Bonus Card is a simple scheme for saving and spending in Iceland shops. The plan is open all year round and, as such, can be used to spread the cost of Christmas.
Discounts are also available in-store to anyone paying with their bonus card.
The bonus is added automatically within 24 hours of you reaching the target amount but will expire after 24 months from the last date you used your card.
Find out more information: Iceland Bonus Card
Asda Christmas Savings Card
Asda’s Christmas savings scheme allows customers to earn up to £15 as a cash bonus that is spendable during December. The card will enable you to set up a regular top-up amount or add to the card as and when you can.
You can make in-store or online top-ups until 5pm on November 12. You’ll then receive the bonus by 9am on November 13.
Find out more information: Asda Gift Cards
Tesco Christmas Saver Scheme
As a new member of Tesco Clubcard, you have the option to join the Clubcard Christmas Saver program. If you’re already a member, you can also opt in online by going to the ‘voucher schemes’ section.
You can add money to your account by visiting customer service desks in large Tesco stores or the central checkout in Tesco Express stores, and your bonus will be provided in the form of vouchers.
However, it is essential to remember you’ll need to opt in before October 18 to receive your vouchers in November, and while Clubcard vouchers and top-up vouchers are valid for two years – bonus vouchers are only valid for two months.
Find out more information: Tesco’s website
Co-op Savings Stamps
If you regularly shop at the Co-op, then they are running a saving stamps scheme that can help spread the cost of Christmas this year.
Each stamp costs £1, and once your stamp book is complete, you’ll receive your bonus of £2.
These books can be bought at any point during the year but can only be traded in during December.
Find out more information: Co-op’s website
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Points need to be swapped by this Friday!
