Tesco Clubcard Holders on 4-Day Alert as £17m in Vouchers Set to Expire
Tesco shoppers who use their Clubcard can accumulate significant savings both on their shopping and through reward vouchers. However, these vouchers do not last indefinitely; they expire after two years. This means that vouchers earned in 2024 are due to run out in 2026, and missing the deadline renders them worthless. According to the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website, founded by Martin Lewis, approximately £17 million worth of vouchers are set to expire on Sunday, May 31, at 11:59 PM. Fortunately, there is a way to check if you have any expiring vouchers and a handy tip to extend their lifespan.
How to Check Your Tesco Clubcard Vouchers
MSE advises: "If you're unsure when yours expire and you've still got them in paper format, check the date on the voucher itself. If you've lost your paper vouchers, or are unsure if you had any in the first place, you can check on the Tesco Clubcard site or app."
To check online, go to the Tesco Clubcard website, select 'Clubcard account' and then 'Vouchers'. You will need to be registered for a Tesco.com account and know your Clubcard number, which is printed on Clubcards (including those downloaded to digital wallets) and Clubcard key fobs. You should then see a table listing your available vouchers and their expiry dates. To check on the Tesco app, open it, go to 'Clubcard' and then to the 'Vouchers' section. If you don't have the app, you can download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
How to Increase the Value of Your Vouchers
According to MSE, shoppers can spend their vouchers at Tesco, where a £5 voucher gives you £5 off your shopping. However, to increase the value, use them at Tesco's Reward Partners instead. Currently, you can get:
- Double value – Get twice the face value of the voucher at numerous partners, ranging from days out such as Alton Towers to subscriptions like Disney+ or overnight stays with Hotels.com.
- Triple value – Even better, some restaurant chains give three times the face value. Current options include ASK Italian, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's, Las Iguanas, Pizza Express, Prezzo Italian, or Zizzi.
How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Vouchers
MSE has tested a handy tip for those whose Clubcard vouchers are due to expire but who do not want to use them yet. You might be able to extend the expiry date by another two years. MSE warns: "Technically, under the Clubcard T&Cs, Tesco can refuse a Reward Partner order if it decides you're trying to game the system by redeeming vouchers just to extend their validity – but we tested the trick at MoneySavingExpert.com Towers this month and it worked just fine."
If you want to try this, here is how it works – though remember you will need to extend your vouchers by 11:59 PM this Sunday (31 May). Make a small purchase on the Tesco Clubcard Rewards page (not in store or on other Tesco pages) or donate to one of its partner charities. The remaining balance will then be credited back to your Clubcard account. So if you spend 50p using a £5 Clubcard voucher, you should get £4.50 back. You can then swap your points for vouchers manually or wait for them to be converted with your next statement. The expiry date for these new vouchers will be two years in the future. There is no minimum spend, but the aim is to spend as little as possible. A good option might be a 50p restaurant voucher (worth up to £1.50 at your chosen restaurant).
It adds: "You'll need to do this for each individual voucher, so it's worth weighing up if it's actually worth it for smaller denominations. For example, if you've a £10 voucher it could be worth it. If you've got a handful of £1 vouchers, maybe less so."
