Confused about Tesco Credit Card and points

merchcon55

Not sure if to start a new thread - but will post here first. I am having an issue with Tesco credit card regarding an exchange rate they used for EURO (purchases in Spain) in August and September.

I wonder if anyone here used their Tesco card abroad recently. If yes would you be able to let me know a few examples of what rate you were given.

I could use the following (as an example)


15-08-10 Purchase EUR 58.99 Exch Rate 1.152254 GBP 51.19

I am trying to see if it's "just me" or if Tesco use an inferior rate of exchange compared to other cards

Thank you

evosy1978

1) can someone explain why the first poster says he will get "40" points for a £20 spend on hes clubcard. I understand the 5 points for a £20 spend as its 1 point for every £5 spent. but why is the £20 spend doubled to 40 points??

2) also how do i find out what "clubcard" my credit card is linked to?

3) I have a clubcard PLUS+. could i pay with my credit card but use this for the points (because this DOES get double points)???

thanks for any answers

stuartm100

evosy1978 wrote: »

1) can someone explain why the first poster says he will get "40" points for a £20 spend on hes clubcard. I understand the 5 points for a £20 spend as its 1 point for every £5 spent. but why is the £20 spend doubled to 40 points??

That was for shopping in Tesco, £20 spend 40 points credited to his clubcard

evosy1978

sorry, is it presuming its double points instore?? I thought £20 was 20 points?

mab2000

Tesco have been giving 2 points per £1 spent since summer 2009, so a £20 spend would earn 40 points.

no1catman

evosy1978 wrote: »

1) can someone explain why the first poster says he will get "40" points for a £20 spend on hes clubcard. I understand the 5 points for a £20 spend as its 1 point for every £5 spent. but why is the £20 spend doubled to 40 points??

2) also how do i find out what "clubcard" my credit card is linked to?

3) I have a clubcard PLUS+. could i pay with my credit card but use this for the points (because this DOES get double points)???

thanks for any answers

1) As has been said, double points in store + 5 'finance' points i.e. 1 point for every four pounds spent (per transaction). But NB some cards get 1 pt per £2.00.
2) Two ways - ask Clubcard, or do a 'shop' in Tesco pay with Credit Card, go back in for something else that you 'forgot' and pay cash using just your clubcard - if the no of points on the receipt match, your clubcard is linked to your Credit card, if different they're not!
3) Use your clubcard plus in-store, it gives you triple points i.e. the double points + another 'plus' point, use the credit card for outside Tesco.