Tesco Clubcard set for major change as customers warned to use up vouchers

Tesco has urged its Clubcard customers to spend their remaining points by June 14, when major changes to the British supermarket's loyalty scheme will officially kick in. 

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip the nation, money-saving hacks have never been more popular. From how to cut down on energy bills to reducing food waste, the Internet seems to brimming with tips on keeping our wallets tight ahead of the incoming recession. 

One key way to get great deals has been to join one of the many supermarket loyalty card schemes, which typically offer rewards for their returning customers. 

The Tesco Clubcard is the most popular available on the market today, with over 20 million people across the UK signed up to the iconic program. As it stands, a Tesco Clubcard voucher is worth three times the value. But from June 14, 2023, when folks exchange their Tesco Clubcard vouchers for a Tesco Clubcard Reward Partner code, they'll receive only 2x their value.

"We’re making this change to the scheme to make sure we can continue to provide a wide range of rewards that meet the needs of all our Tesco Clubcard members while keeping prices low for everyone," a statement on the supermarket chain's website reads. 

"Tesco Clubcard continues to have the biggest and most generous Reward Partner scheme with access to over 100 Partners at 2x your Clubcard voucher value." 

If you're unsure of the expiry date on your code, check your order email or head to the My Rewards section of your Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app.

The Tesco Clubcard has been an iconic feature of the retailer's business ever since it was established in 1995. Points are accumulated based on what you buy in-store, with one point being rewarded for every £1 or €1 spent. Customers are then sent vouchers to the value of their points, usually by post or email. 

These nifty tokens can be spent in-store or online, or alternatively, on Clubcard Rewards, which cover special treats like spa getaways, restaurant meals, and even hairdressing trips. As of 2021, over 20 million people in the UK owned a Clubcard. 

All Tesco Clubcard vouchers have an expiry date of two years, so be sure to use them within this time frame. There's also a Clubcard app for your phone, which helps save paper and keeps your keychain lighter.