Martin Lewis has warned how £13million worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers will expire in just eight days.
The MoneySavingExpert explained how any vouchers issued in November 2020 will expire on November 30, 2022.
Clubcard vouchers are issued every three months, in February, May, August and November. These are normally then valid for two years.
“Check whether you’ve got [vouchers to use] at Tesco.com/Clubcard or via the app,” said Martin during his Martin Lewis Money Show Live broadcast on ITV.
You need a minimum of 150 points to get a Clubcard voucher, which will be worth £1.50 to spend in Tesco.
There is a way to triple your points if you redeem them with more than 100 “Reward Partners” including Thorpe Park, Pizza Express and the RAC.
Shoppers can also use their vouchers to bring down the cost of their festive shop, on fuel or with Tesco Mobile.
You can check if you have forgotten Clubcard points by logging into the Tesco Clubcard website with your account details.
But there is a trick to extend your vouchers, if you’re not quite ready to spend them just yet, explained Martin.
It involves making a small purchase with your Clubcard vouchers, then the remaining balance is credited back to your account with another two-year deadline.
“Take your £10 voucher online and buy a 50p restaurant voucher on its Reward page - which is worth £1.50 because they triple it,” said Martin.
“Now, you will get reissued £9.50, the change, in vouchers, and they are new vouchers so they have a two-year lifespan.”
Clubcard members should be receiving their next set of Clubcard vouchers this month - and these will again be valid for two years.
How do I get Clubcard points?
You build up Clubcard points every time you spend money in Tesco stores or online on the Tesco website.
For every £1 you spend on everyday grocery items, you’ll get one point added to your Clubcard balance.
If you fill up at a Tesco pump, every £2 you spend is worth one point. Tesco shoppers can also collect points through Tesco Bank and Tesco Mobile as well.
Customers can check their Clubcard Voucher balance and expiry dates through the Tesco website or app.
Once you are logged in, click on “my Clubcard account” and then “vouchers” and you should see a table listing the vouchers you still have to spend.
