Tesco shoppers are being urged to look out for a six-digit code on price tags that reveals when a Clubcard offer expires, allowing them to stock up before the price increases. The tip applies to items with a separate Clubcard price and could help shoppers save money as grocery inflation continues to rise.
How the six-digit code works
Jordon Cox, also known as Coupon Kid UK, explained that shoppers should look for a small six-digit code on the price tag of items with a Clubcard price. In the example he used, the code was positioned to the left of the price in small font.
The six-digit code in the example was '261020'. Cox explained that '26' marked the year, '10' the month, and '20' the day, together indicating the date when the Clubcard price ends. With this knowledge, shoppers can see when the offer expires and buy items before they become more expensive.
What the expert said
"There's a secret code in Tesco that will save you money," Cox said. "On an item with a Clubcard price, look for this: the last two digits are the day, the middle two are the month, and the first two are the year when the deal expires. So, you'll now know when to stock up before the price goes up."
The advice comes as grocery price inflation continues to strain household budgets. Supermarket prices are 2.5% higher than last year, up from 2.3% last month, according to data from Worldpanel by Numerator.
Promotions on the rise
Spending on special offers has increased significantly, with Brits actively seeking bargains. Spending on promotions over the last month was up by more than a quarter of a billion pounds compared with last year, Worldpanel said, with special offers remaining a key tool for shoppers managing grocery bills.
Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Worldpanel, said: "With the autumn Budget fast approaching, the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on the minds of shoppers. And the cost of filling up a car is only adding to the pressure on household budgets."
"More than half tell us they're very or extremely worried about petrol prices, and almost one in three say it's already taking a real toll on their finances. Until the Chancellor sets out his plans, we expect that caution to carry on showing up at the till, with shoppers leaning more heavily on promotions to keep their grocery spend under control."
In some good news for households preparing for Halloween, like-for-like chocolate confectionery prices are 3% lower than a year ago.
