Sainsbury's Nectar card 'double up' deal returns - but there is a catch
17.11.2023 - 16:41
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A popular Nectar card offer has made a comeback at Sainsbury's in time for Christmas - but there is a catch.
The supermarket giant has launched its Nectar Double Up promotion once again after the deal was discontinued in 2021. The scheme allows shoppers to swap Nectar card points - the loyalty card used at Sainsbury's - for vouchers worth twice as much.
The retailer pulled the plug on the scheme two years ago in favour of personalised offers and discounts, trialling different schemes using Nectar points for some customers since then. However, the company has now brought back a version of the Double Up offer, renamed Points Power Up.
The scheme allows shoppers to double up Nectar card points and swap them for in-store vouchers. In order to secure the vouchers, simply go to the app and convert your points into vouchers by November 24, reports The Mirror.
However, there is a catch as not all shoppers will be able to access the Point Power Up. Despite 100,000s able to see the deal in their Nectar app, according to MoneySavingExpert.com, many others will not as you will need at least 2,000 point to take part. There is also an upper limit of 10,000 points.
Nectar points are usually worth 0.5p, meaning 2,000 would be worth £10 when redeemed.
There are around 18 million Nectar accounts open, with several shoppers sharing their success in qualifying for the money-saving offer. Taking to the Extreama Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook Group, one person revealed that they were able to convert their £20 worth of points in £40 worth of vouchers. Another shopper stated that they were able to secure £100 in vouchers in time for the festive season.
A third said they would wait to cash in until November 24 so that could use their