TESCO is making a big change for shoppers who use the supermarket’s online grocery store from today.
The supermarket giant has increased the minimum amount that customers need to spend to qualify for home delivery without facing an extra charge.
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From today, the minimum basket value for home delivery will change to £50 – up from its previous level of £40.
It is also increasing the basket charge for those who don’t meet the minimum spend.
The minimum basket charge has increased to £5 – up from £4.
The minimum basket charge is added to all orders that don’t meet the minimum basket value of £50.
At the time of the announcement, shoppers vented their frustrations about the change on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook page.
One shopper said: “The minimum checkout basket is rising from £40 to £50.
“I know this is easily done for families but I know lots of people on their own unable to do a weekly shop and it’s been a lifeline but the rise to £50 will be far too much.”
There isn’t much you can do to avoid paying more.
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If it works out cheaper travel wise, it might be worth shopping in store at Tesco, especially if you don’t spend £50 each time.
If not, just make sure you spend £50 so you’re not spending money on the fee.
In comparison, Sainsbury’s requires a minimum spend of £40 or shoppers will incur a £7 fee.
For Asda, customers need to spend £40 too, but they’ll only be charged £3 if they don’t.
Morrisons shoppers need to spend £25 minimum and those below £40 will incur an extra £3 charge.
Iceland customers need to spend a minimum 0f £40 – those under will incur a £3 fee.
Other online retailers charge customers for delivery if they don’t spend over a certain amount.
From June 14, Clubcard vouchers will only be worth double their value if exchanged at any of Tesco’s 100 reward partners.
The move will mean that their value won’t go as far as it used to on things like family days out at Alton Towers Resort, meals at PizzaExpress, sunny getaways with Hotels.com and much more.
Customers wishing to avoid the points devaluation for as long as possible can do so by ordering partner codes before June 14.
Shoppers will also collect one point for every two litres of fuel they buy from June 14 – down by two points per litre.
How to keep grocery costs down
- Check labels for the price per item or by weight as you often get things cheaper if you go for bigger packs.
- You can check where items are cheapest using Trolley.co.uk which compares the prices of 130,000 products across 14 major supermarkets.
- The Latest Deals app also lets you search items and lets you compare prices at several supermarkets to see where it’s cheaper.
- Look for store cupboard essentials such as rice, pasta, tinned tomatoes and dried herbs in the world food aisle as it’s often cheaper than in other sections.
- Sign up for loyalty cards at all the supermarkets and take advantage of the offers they give access to.
- Buy frozen fruit, veg, fish and meat as it’s often a lot cheaper than buying fresh.
- Plan your meals before you shop and buy only what you need.
- Buy own brand and budget ranges rather than the luxury versions some supermarkets offer.
If you are worried about the cost of living or debt, then a number of charities offer free advice or help:
- National Debtline – 0808 808 4000
- Step Change – 0800 138 1111
- Citizens Advice – 0808 800 9060
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
