Jan 3, 2014, 2:32 pm
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Tesco and Avios
Tesco, the major UK supermarket chain, allows you to convert Tesco Clubcard (CC) points to Avios. The standard earning rate is 1 CC point per 1 spent in store. They convert to Avios in the ratio of 1 CC point to 2.4 Avios or 2.5 Virgin miles. Every quarter, your points are converted to coupons and mailed to you - they can then be converted via the CC website to Avios or Virgin miles. Typically, it takes 1-2 working days for a conversion to BA Avios to complete.
The key to rapidly earning large amounts of Avios is the regular bonus point offers where large amounts of points can be earned. The latest are listed below and discussed within this thread.
The last period for collecting Clubcard points finished on 16 October 2014.
The last day for collecting points in the current quarter is 21 January 2015.
Topcashback (TCB)
A cashback generating site, that provides cashback if you go to a wide range of online retailers via their links. Uniquely amongst such sites, TCB allows up to 50 of cashback per year to be withdrawn to your Tesco Clubcard account, which could then be transferred to 12,000 Avios. As of the middle of May, most cashback can also be transferred directly to your Avios account 1p=1 Avios. http://www.topcashback.co.uk/
The Big Points Earners
- 2,000 points (worth up to 80) on 20 e-books spend @ Blinkbox. Get 100 clubcard points for every 1+ book. You can receive the bonus on up to 20 books. Offer ends 30th June https://www.blinkboxbooks.com
- 20,000 CC points on Tesco Kitchens
- Up to 10,000 CC points on selected Mobiles Tesco Phone Shop
- 1,000 CC points using code XXRYH4 when you spend 60 or more at Tesco wine by the case, expires 30 November 2014
- 1,200 CC points using code XXFXTT when you spend 120 or more at Tesco wine by the case, expires 28 December 2014
- 1,200 CC points using code XXPL7G when you spend 120 or more at Tesco wine by the case, expiry unknown
- 1,000 points (worth up to 40) on buying season 4 of game of thrones 16.99 sd. Plus free 10'' Tesco Finest Pizza + possible 4 Quidco and 5 Credit when deposting 1 @ Blinkbox. Offer ends 31st July http://www.blinkbox.com/game-of-thrones
Medium points opportunities
- 150 points on 50 branded giftcards http://www.tesco.com/giftcard/branded-gift-cards.asp
- 150 points on 5 spend on your first Tesco photo order http://www.tescophoto.com/home
- 150 points on selected DVD pre-orders from 5 http://www.tesco.com/direct/earn-150...reorders.event
- 200 points on selected Blu-ray pre orders from 10 http://www.tesco.com/direct/earn-200...reorders.event
- 200 points on selected CD pre orders from 9 http://www.tesco.com/direct/cdpreorders.event
The FREE points opportunities
- 25 points a month doing a customer survey (300 points a year) https://www.tescoviews.com/tesco/desktop/landing.do
- 75 points for giving insurance renewal dates https://www.renewals.tescobank.com/
- Up to 150 points per survey at Shoppers Thoughts https://www.shopperthoughts.com/signup
- Reuse a carrier bag in store and get one clubcard point http://www.togetherfortrees.com/green-clubcard.aspx
- Order online at Tesco.com and collect one point for every 10 items you buy when you pick the bag-less delivery option for your order http://www.tesco.com/groceries/
- Recycle your printer cartridges and get 100 points (mixed feedback on this one) https://www.therecyclingfactory.com/tesco/
Everyday points opportunities at Tesco
- Tesco Clubcard credit Card 0% purchases for 19 months (5 points for every 4 you spend instore including Tesco fuel and 1 point for every 4 you spend everywhere else) http://www.tescobank.com/creditcards/clubcc/index.html. This is equivalent to 0.6 Avios / 0.625 Virgin miles per 1 - the highest Avios earning rate on any mainstream Visa or MasterCard. This card has no sign-up bonus but you will receive 1,000 CC points if you are referred by an existing cardholder. Please post in this thread if you would like a referral.
- Tesco instore and online 1 point per 1 http://www.tesco.com/
- Tesco Direct 1 point per 1 http://www.tesco.com/direct/
- Tesco Fuel 1 point per 2 http://www.tescopfs.com/
- Tesco mobile 1 point per 1 topped up http://www.tescomobile.com/
- Tesco Clothing F&F 1 point per 1 http://www.clothingattesco.com/
- Tesco blinkbox 1 point per 1 http://www.blinkbox.com/
Everyday points opportunities at Tesco partners
- EON - Collect up to 1,500 points a year
https://www.eonenergy.com/for-your-h...tesco-clubcard
- ESSO - Collect points on fuel and shop goods http://essopoints.co.uk/#how
- Living Social - 1 points per 1 https://www.livingsocial.com/content/tesco_clubcard
Tesco, the major UK supermarket chain, allows you to convert Tesco Clubcard (CC) points to Avios. The standard earning rate is 1 CC point per 1 spent in store. They convert to Avios in the ratio of 1 CC point to 2.4 Avios or 2.5 Virgin miles. Every quarter, your points are converted to coupons and mailed to you - they can then be converted via the CC website to Avios or Virgin miles. Typically, it takes 1-2 working days for a conversion to BA Avios to complete.
The key to rapidly earning large amounts of Avios is the regular bonus point offers where large amounts of points can be earned. The latest are listed below and discussed within this thread.
The last period for collecting Clubcard points finished on 16 October 2014.
The last day for collecting points in the current quarter is 21 January 2015.
Topcashback (TCB)
A cashback generating site, that provides cashback if you go to a wide range of online retailers via their links. Uniquely amongst such sites, TCB allows up to 50 of cashback per year to be withdrawn to your Tesco Clubcard account, which could then be transferred to 12,000 Avios. As of the middle of May, most cashback can also be transferred directly to your Avios account 1p=1 Avios. http://www.topcashback.co.uk/
The Big Points Earners
- 2,000 points (worth up to 80) on 20 e-books spend @ Blinkbox. Get 100 clubcard points for every 1+ book. You can receive the bonus on up to 20 books. Offer ends 30th June https://www.blinkboxbooks.com
- 20,000 CC points on Tesco Kitchens
- Up to 10,000 CC points on selected Mobiles Tesco Phone Shop
- 1,000 CC points using code XXRYH4 when you spend 60 or more at Tesco wine by the case, expires 30 November 2014
- 1,200 CC points using code XXFXTT when you spend 120 or more at Tesco wine by the case, expires 28 December 2014
- 1,200 CC points using code XXPL7G when you spend 120 or more at Tesco wine by the case, expiry unknown
- 1,000 points (worth up to 40) on buying season 4 of game of thrones 16.99 sd. Plus free 10'' Tesco Finest Pizza + possible 4 Quidco and 5 Credit when deposting 1 @ Blinkbox. Offer ends 31st July http://www.blinkbox.com/game-of-thrones
Medium points opportunities
- 150 points on 50 branded giftcards http://www.tesco.com/giftcard/branded-gift-cards.asp
- 150 points on 5 spend on your first Tesco photo order http://www.tescophoto.com/home
- 150 points on selected DVD pre-orders from 5 http://www.tesco.com/direct/earn-150...reorders.event
- 200 points on selected Blu-ray pre orders from 10 http://www.tesco.com/direct/earn-200...reorders.event
- 200 points on selected CD pre orders from 9 http://www.tesco.com/direct/cdpreorders.event
The FREE points opportunities
- 25 points a month doing a customer survey (300 points a year) https://www.tescoviews.com/tesco/desktop/landing.do
- 75 points for giving insurance renewal dates https://www.renewals.tescobank.com/
- Up to 150 points per survey at Shoppers Thoughts https://www.shopperthoughts.com/signup
- Reuse a carrier bag in store and get one clubcard point http://www.togetherfortrees.com/green-clubcard.aspx
- Order online at Tesco.com and collect one point for every 10 items you buy when you pick the bag-less delivery option for your order http://www.tesco.com/groceries/
- Recycle your printer cartridges and get 100 points (mixed feedback on this one) https://www.therecyclingfactory.com/tesco/
Everyday points opportunities at Tesco
- Tesco Clubcard credit Card 0% purchases for 19 months (5 points for every 4 you spend instore including Tesco fuel and 1 point for every 4 you spend everywhere else) http://www.tescobank.com/creditcards/clubcc/index.html. This is equivalent to 0.6 Avios / 0.625 Virgin miles per 1 - the highest Avios earning rate on any mainstream Visa or MasterCard. This card has no sign-up bonus but you will receive 1,000 CC points if you are referred by an existing cardholder. Please post in this thread if you would like a referral.
- Tesco instore and online 1 point per 1 http://www.tesco.com/
- Tesco Direct 1 point per 1 http://www.tesco.com/direct/
- Tesco Fuel 1 point per 2 http://www.tescopfs.com/
- Tesco mobile 1 point per 1 topped up http://www.tescomobile.com/
- Tesco Clothing F&F 1 point per 1 http://www.clothingattesco.com/
- Tesco blinkbox 1 point per 1 http://www.blinkbox.com/
Everyday points opportunities at Tesco partners
- EON - Collect up to 1,500 points a year
https://www.eonenergy.com/for-your-h...tesco-clubcard
- ESSO - Collect points on fuel and shop goods http://essopoints.co.uk/#how
- Living Social - 1 points per 1 https://www.livingsocial.com/content/tesco_clubcard
Tesco and BA - 2014 master thread
Jun 14, 2014, 3:06 am
#1096
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Jun 14, 2014, 3:59 am
#1097
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And lol. Even I've flown 'down the back', albeit only twice.
Jun 14, 2014, 4:07 am
#1098
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I can't see it being finance related. The software (VBulletin) is free and hosting costs less than a couple of pints, and they have a yearly income of almost $850.
Jun 14, 2014, 5:46 am
#1100
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 44
The owner has been conspicuous by their absence for well over a year. Maybe apathy set in ? Wonder where FT and bloggers will get their Tesco info from now, it was always on PTS a couple of days before magically appearing everywhere else, as people on there actually shop in Tesco.
Jun 14, 2014, 6:02 am
#1101
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 136
Someone kindly posted the pre-order games / 500 CC at tesco on HUD
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/earn...-using-1928059
Post has the bar codes listed too
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/earn...-using-1928059
Post has the bar codes listed too
Jun 14, 2014, 7:37 am
#1102
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The owner has been conspicuous by their absence for well over a year. Maybe apathy set in ? Wonder where FT and bloggers will get their Tesco info from now, it was always on PTS a couple of days before magically appearing everywhere else, as people on there actually shop in Tesco.
I've never used the site so doesn't bother me one way or another. I can't be arsed with half the offers Tesco come up with anyway
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Jun 14, 2014, 9:10 am
#1104
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Wherever I can find miles and points.
Posts: 93
I thought this would be more complicated that it turned to be. Took the sleeves off the shelf, took them to the counter, she scanned them, I paid my 10, I checked my receipt and voila, 1,000 points added.
Thanks gentlemen.
Thanks gentlemen.
Jun 14, 2014, 9:28 am
#1105
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Jun 14, 2014, 9:33 am
#1106
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 270
Spent the last hour searching but cant find the answer!
I purchased 500 worth of 3v vouchers yesterday at Tesco Dalkeith. I was charged 500 and got the points added just fine.
When I got home I found that only 14 out of the 20 cards were activated and I only had 14 activation slips.
Whats Tesco's likely response when I take them back and ask for replacements.
Can they check their systems for the non activation or am I likely to get a fraud suggestion?
Is there something I need to say or do to assist me?
thanks
I purchased 500 worth of 3v vouchers yesterday at Tesco Dalkeith. I was charged 500 and got the points added just fine.
When I got home I found that only 14 out of the 20 cards were activated and I only had 14 activation slips.
Whats Tesco's likely response when I take them back and ask for replacements.
Can they check their systems for the non activation or am I likely to get a fraud suggestion?
Is there something I need to say or do to assist me?
thanks
Jun 14, 2014, 9:37 am
#1107
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People delude themselves if they think this is "normal" shopping behaviour. Who is all honesty would want a copy of every game on every platform 
However, what constitutes a "fair" uptake of the offer is clearly open to interpretation and is not written in black and white from what I can see.
I can certainly understand why some Tesco staff seen suspicious when a customer tries to pre-order so many games- it is not "normal" but then again, neither is it breaking the "rules".
If I were in the country I am sure I would be partaking of this Avios opportunity. But at the same time appreciate I am not entirely playing fair pre-ordering games I have no intention of buying in full
We need to remember that aggressively searching for Avios collecting opportunities is a minority sport! Most people out there have never heard of Avios and the lengths some of us go to collect them may appear a little odd to them perhaps?
However, what constitutes a "fair" uptake of the offer is clearly open to interpretation and is not written in black and white from what I can see.
I can certainly understand why some Tesco staff seen suspicious when a customer tries to pre-order so many games- it is not "normal" but then again, neither is it breaking the "rules".
If I were in the country I am sure I would be partaking of this Avios opportunity. But at the same time appreciate I am not entirely playing fair pre-ordering games I have no intention of buying in full
We need to remember that aggressively searching for Avios collecting opportunities is a minority sport! Most people out there have never heard of Avios and the lengths some of us go to collect them may appear a little odd to them perhaps?
At least you're not me who spends <60 days in the UK but maximises opportunities to earn Avios whenever I am there
Jun 14, 2014, 9:44 am
#1108
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Spent the last hour searching but cant find the answer!
I purchased 500 worth of 3v vouchers yesterday at Tesco Dalkeith. I was charged 500 and got the points added just fine.
When I got home I found that only 14 out of the 20 cards were activated and I only had 14 activation slips.
Whats Tesco's likely response when I take them back and ask for replacements.
Can they check their systems for the non activation or am I likely to get a fraud suggestion?
Is there something I need to say or do to assist me?
thanks
I purchased 500 worth of 3v vouchers yesterday at Tesco Dalkeith. I was charged 500 and got the points added just fine.
When I got home I found that only 14 out of the 20 cards were activated and I only had 14 activation slips.
Whats Tesco's likely response when I take them back and ask for replacements.
Can they check their systems for the non activation or am I likely to get a fraud suggestion?
Is there something I need to say or do to assist me?
thanks
Tesco will tell you to contact 3V. 3V will tell you to contact Tesco.
Both will tell you to contact your credit card company.
Your credit card company will tell you to contact 3V and Tesco.
That's the very very short version - expect it to take hours to resolve.
Jun 14, 2014, 9:49 am
#1109
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Posts: 116
Spent the last hour searching but cant find the answer!
I purchased 500 worth of 3v vouchers yesterday at Tesco Dalkeith. I was charged 500 and got the points added just fine.
When I got home I found that only 14 out of the 20 cards were activated and I only had 14 activation slips.
Whats Tesco's likely response when I take them back and ask for replacements.
Can they check their systems for the non activation or am I likely to get a fraud suggestion?
Is there something I need to say or do to assist me?
thanks
I purchased 500 worth of 3v vouchers yesterday at Tesco Dalkeith. I was charged 500 and got the points added just fine.
When I got home I found that only 14 out of the 20 cards were activated and I only had 14 activation slips.
Whats Tesco's likely response when I take them back and ask for replacements.
Can they check their systems for the non activation or am I likely to get a fraud suggestion?
Is there something I need to say or do to assist me?
thanks
Expect the CS at the store to not have a clue!
It happened to me, they made me speak to my credit card company and then get them to confirm to them that the transaction when through - for some reason they thought i would not be charged even thought my receipt stated it was charged.
I tried to show them that some of the cards were not activated by getting them to try and put it through the till again.
In the end they gave me cash rather than the 3v, so worked out well but it took a few days for them to consult with head office- the dept concerned was shut on weekends
Jun 14, 2014, 10:31 am
#1110
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 270
Expect the CS at the store to not have a clue!
It happened to me, they made me speak to my credit card company and then get them to confirm to them that the transaction when through - for some reason they thought i would not be charged even thought my receipt stated it was charged.
I tried to show them that some of the cards were not activated by getting them to try and put it through the till again.
In the end they gave me cash rather than the 3v, so worked out well but it took a few days for them to consult with head office- the dept concerned was shut on weekends
It happened to me, they made me speak to my credit card company and then get them to confirm to them that the transaction when through - for some reason they thought i would not be charged even thought my receipt stated it was charged.
I tried to show them that some of the cards were not activated by getting them to try and put it through the till again.
In the end they gave me cash rather than the 3v, so worked out well but it took a few days for them to consult with head office- the dept concerned was shut on weekends