Tesco Clubcard members across Britain are experiencing a rude awakening as they discover their carefully accumulated loyalty points don't last forever. The supermarket giant's popular rewards programme has a hidden catch that's leaving shoppers out of pocket.
The Two-Year Countdown You Never Knew About
While customers diligently scan their Clubcards with every shop, many remain completely unaware that their points come with an expiration date. Tesco automatically removes any points that haven't been used within 24 months of being earned.
One stunned shopper took to social media to express their frustration, stating: "Only just realised Tesco Clubcard points expire after 2 years! How did I not know this?" This sentiment has been echoed by countless other customers who've watched their hard-earned rewards vanish into thin air.
How to Protect Your Points From Disappearing
The good news is that preventing point loss is surprisingly simple. Tesco confirms that any activity on your Clubcard account - no matter how small - resets the expiry clock on all your accumulated points.
Here are the easiest ways to keep your points active:
- Make any purchase at Tesco using your Clubcard
- Buy fuel at a Tesco filling station
- Use your Clubcard in Tesco Cafe
- Shop at any Tesco-owned business including One Stop
Even buying a single banana or a newspaper is enough to safeguard your entire points balance for another two years.
Understanding the Clubcard Points System
Tesco's loyalty programme remains one of the most generous in UK retail, offering:
- 1 point for every £1 spent in-store and online
- 1 point for every £2 spent on fuel
- Every 150 points converts to £1.50 in vouchers
- Triple value when exchanging vouchers with reward partners
A Tesco spokesperson explained: "We want to make sure our Clubcard is rewarding for our customers, which is why we give two years to collect and use points. We remind customers to use their points before they expire."
The key takeaway for Britain's savvy shoppers? Use your Clubcard for every purchase, no matter how small, and you'll never lose those valuable points again.
