HUNDREDS of thousands of Tesco Clubcard shoppers have just weeks left to ensure they don’t miss out on points.
The supermarket giant has announced it’ll be closing its Clubcard app on April 18.
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Customers will need to download a new app – the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app – in order to keep earning points.
But if you don’t download the new app by the time the current apps close, you won’t lose any points or coupons.
You’ll just have to log in to your account online or use your physical card in-store until you’ve downloaded the new one.
The supermarket giant currently has two apps – Tesco Pay+ and the Clubcard app.
Tesco Pay+ customers only have until February 27 to download the new app to keep earning points.
Tesco Clubcard customers do have a little longer – until April 18 – but it’s best to make the change right away to avoid missing out.
A Tesco spokesperson said the new Grocery & Clubcard app is the “easiest way to make the most” of Clubcard offers.
“You can use it when shopping online or in-store as a one-stop-shop to save money, collect points and use your vouchers and coupons.
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“You can also unlock extra value from your vouchers by using them with one of our Reward Partners through the Grocery & Clubcard app.”
What is the Clubcard App?
The Clubcard App lets you scan a digital version of your Clubcard at the checkout in-store.
You can also view and spend your vouchers.
The Sun has asked Tesco to confirm when the app will close.
What is the Tesco Pay+ App?
Tesco Pay+ is an app that lets you pay for your shopping, collect Clubcard points, and track your spending in Tesco with just your phone.
It is free to use – you just need to have a Tesco.com account.
You can make one on the retailer’s website or directly through the app.
You can use it in any UK Tesco store or Tesco petrol station kiosk.
Tesco has confirmed that the app will be closing on February 27.
What is the new Tesco Grocery and Clubcard App and how is it different?
Tesco has said its new app has all of the Pay+ and Clubcard app features.
It can be used to pay in-store, collect points and get Clubcard prices.
You can also spend vouchers and coupons, check products are in stock before you shop, create shopping lists and pay check-out free at GetGo stores.
You can also scan the payment barcode to release the ‘Scan as you Shop’ handset.
To switch to the new app, just search for Tesco grocery app in the App Store or Google Play.
You’ll find Pay+ features in the app under ‘Shop in-store’ and ‘Pay in-store’.
How does the Tesco Clubcard scheme work?
Tesco’s Clubcard allows shoppers to earn points as they shop which can then be turned into vouchers for money off food or other partner schemes.
Each time you spend £1 in store and online, you get one point when you scan your card or app.
You also get one point for every £2 spent on fuel.
One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you £1.50, for example.
You’ll need a minimum of 150 points to request a voucher.
Once you have enough points, you can turn them into vouchers worth the face value to spend in store at Tesco.
You can triple their worth to spend at reward partners, including restaurants, and on days out.
Clubcard holders also get cheaper prices on some items compared to those without the loyalty card.
For more loyalty schemes, you can read a full list and our verdict over which ones are worth it here.
Tesco isn’t the only supermarket to have made changes to its app.
Morrisons announced a big change to its online loyalty scheme last year – we explain what it means for shoppers.
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