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[MSE Andrea]

This thread is specifically to discuss ways to boost collecting and using your Tesco Clubcard Points as discussed in the

Loyalty Cards Article


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[saintscouple]

Thanks for the fresh new thread Andrea

For reference the previous discussion thread can be found HERE.

[pen_and_paper]

I have just spent the past few...well I don't want to admit to hours but getting close...reading through this thread! My mind is buzzing with it all but I have made myself some notes and am going shopping tomorrow! Thanks everyone for your hints and tips.

[goodybags]

Hi there can some of you moneysaving experts help me
Looking for advice

re Tesco ClubcardPlus, which i am thinking of getting

before Iapply is it subject to any credit check's?
or need to be on electrol roll etc..... ?

in anticipation of your help
thanx
goodybags

[retiredlady]

Originally Posted by goodybags

Hi there can some of you moneysaving experts help me
Looking for advice

re Tesco ClubcardPlus, which i am thinking of getting

before Iapply is it subject to any credit check's?
or need to be on electrol roll etc..... ?

in anticipation of your help
thanx
goodybags

I have clubcard plus and would highly recommend it. I believe you need to ring Tesco finance up for this and they will send you an application form. I think there would be some sort of credit check as you get an overdraft equal to the amount that you pay in by standing order. For example I put £350 a month into my clubcard plus account and I will if needed (it would have to be a huge emergency), I would be able to spend £700. I have no idea what the interest rate would be if you went into the overdraft - I only did it once a couple of years ago by mistake and I think I was charged 20p!!
Since mine is one of the older accounts with clubcard plus I still get double points on everything I buy, which is brilliant!

Hope this helps!

r

[Jollygiantswife]

Originally Posted by goodybags

Hi there can some of you moneysaving experts help me
Looking for advice

re Tesco ClubcardPlus, which i am thinking of getting

before Iapply is it subject to any credit check's?
or need to be on electrol roll etc..... ?

in anticipation of your help
thanx
goodybags

The Clubcard Plus is not subject to a credit check unless you apply for an overdraft facility.

I've had mine for 6 months or so now, without an overdraft facility and my points have shot up!

Give Tesco Personal Finance a call, ask for an application form. You'll need to fill it in and send it back with two examples of ID i.e. household bills etc and your card should be through within a couple of weeks.

Hths!

[goodybags]

ok thanks for those who have assured me on that
will call them

[binning]

what's the number for Tesco Finance?
thanks

[aureol212]

Originally Posted by binning

what's the number for Tesco Finance?
thanks

to quote Martin,

Double Earn Points. Receive 2 points per pound on instore/online shopping paying by Tesco's little known Clubcard Plus account. It requires a standing order, but just do this for £1/month then top it up at customer services before each shop, as cash is immediately credited. Avoid going overdrawn though as the rate's not good! Applications are phone only, the official number is 08457 104 010 but you should be able to get through via freephone 0800 406050 too.

[fiish]

Used a number on SayNoTo0870 (I don't have a landline so even 0800 calls cost me ), somehow got through to lost/stolen cards (if you have a CC with Tesco and didn't get through then, really sorry for wasting your time :P). Got bounced around 4 different departments before getting to Clubcard Plus. Now I have an application form on its way.

The kind lady at the other end did mention there would be a credit check though.

I'm seeing this as a possibly good way of making a food budget and sticking to it Can just stick a fixed amount in each month and it will force me to keep my spending down. Extra Clubcard points don't hurt, either.

[binning]

Originally Posted by aureol212

to quote Martin,

Double Earn Points. Receive 2 points per pound on instore/online shopping paying by Tesco's little known Clubcard Plus account. It requires a standing order, but just do this for £1/month then top it up at customer services before each shop, as cash is immediately credited. Avoid going overdrawn though as the rate's not good! Applications are phone only, the official number is 08457 104 010 but you should be able to get through via freephone 0800 406050 too.

Thanks. Got through on the 08457 number. they didn't want to help on the 0800 number.

[moneysavingfamilycomp]

just rang up 0800 was for credit cards and wouldnt help but got through on 08457 number straight away and lovely helpful customer service lady answered. my applications on its way. im going to use it as a way to budget for food aswell FIISH plus we are trying to save clubcard points to pay for hol at butlins next summer should be a great help

[Jollygiantswife]

Originally Posted by fiish

The kind lady at the other end did mention there would be a credit check though.

There shouldn't be a credit check - unless you request an overdraft on your Clubcard Plus.

[moneysavingfamilycomp]

hi i was hoping some of you might help.
i am trying to save enough clubcard points to pay for a butlins hol next summer for me my oh and my son who will be 16 by then so classed as an adult. i have to take hols during school hols as i work in a school kitchen and im not allowed to take time off in term time . so we end up not being able to get any good deals. iv worked out that we need £261 in vouchers to cover cost of hol. iv only got £13 plus i think another £15 due in august statement. iv tried using codes from MSE but none would work for me. iv also sent off for aplication for clubcard plus. anyone know anyway i can increase my points more. any help much appreciated

[Jollygiantswife]

Originally Posted by moneysavingfamilycomp

hi i was hoping some of you might help.
i am trying to save enough clubcard points to pay for a butlins hol next summer for me my oh and my son who will be 16 by then so classed as an adult. i have to take hols during school hols as i work in a school kitchen and im not allowed to take time off in term time . so we end up not being able to get any good deals. iv worked out that we need £261 in vouchers to cover cost of hol. iv only got £13 plus i think another £15 due in august statement. iv tried using codes from MSE but none would work for me. iv also sent off for aplication for clubcard plus. anyone know anyway i can increase my points more. any help much appreciated

Clubcard Plus will help - also (and a bit more drastic) there's Tesco Homephone, Broadband, Gas & Electricity, Insurances etc all which offer points though they may not always be the cheapest so do check.

Join their clubs i.e. wine club etc to get extra points vouchers.

All details for the above will be on their website.

Any shopping you do on the Tesco website will earn points if you register on the site so you could earn points for books, cd's, dvd's, games etc.

I've also found getting my petrol at Tesco helps to bump the points up a bit!

Good luck!

[josie]

Not sure about anyone else, but I was really disappointed with the last healthy living mailout - only one coupon with bonus points on, for some obscure pots of beans - the rest were 20p off veg, fruit etc., instead of the usual bonus points - boo!

[moneysavingfamilycomp]

hi im registered with online shopping iv joined all the clubs except baby club my sons 15 so dont think he would appreciate me buying him nappies to get extra points i was thinking about gas and electric but cant do a price comparison at min because of price hikes and dont want to end up paying more for energy than points are worth. and because of where we live we cant get signal to use tesco mobile have to use orange .might check out homephone though at min im with talk talk and get nectar points but cant use them against hol

[paynie80]

I have a tesco credit card to earn points. Does anybody know if the Clubcardplus is available in the republic of ireland?

[katie1]

ive just looked on the clubcard site how do i order brochure's ie cosmos etc does anyone know ???

[meerustar]

Originally Posted by moneysavingfamilycomp

hi im registered with online shopping iv joined all the clubs except baby club my sons 15 so dont think he would appreciate me buying him nappies to get extra points i was thinking about gas and electric but cant do a price comparison at min because of price hikes and dont want to end up paying more for energy than points are worth. and because of where we live we cant get signal to use tesco mobile have to use orange .might check out homephone though at min im with talk talk and get nectar points but cant use them against hol

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're due when? March? Lovely

Better join the baby club then ... (you can sell the extra points coupons on ebay) .... did I just say that?