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 Uniquely amongst such sites, TCB allows up to £50 of cashback per year to be withdrawn to your Tesco Clubcard account, which could then be transferred to 12,000 Avios.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 18, 2014, 6:02 am
#1217
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Wirral, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 432
I talked to a few people about taking out a Amex Gold card if just for the introductory MR points, which can be converted to many different things (albeit at a lower value to me than Avios). The possibility of things like Foursquare deals on top is a bonus, and again it's cash not Avios. Nobody has shown any interest beyond the usual "I really should look into that" before changing the subject.
Last edited by Chandler Bing; Jun 18, 2014 at 6:07 am Reason: Typo
Jun 18, 2014, 6:13 am
#1218
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: BA soon to be Silver
Posts: 302
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I've also encountered this many times. People (especially in work, none of us travel for work) make snide comments about our trips and travels, and when I explain that it would be fully possible for them to do the same I'm always met with "but it sounds like so much effort". First of all its not that much effort, and second of all the rewards you get for that effort are very good. Their loss I suppose, I'll happily keep enjoying the rewards we get.
I've also encountered this many times. People (especially in work, none of us travel for work) make snide comments about our trips and travels, and when I explain that it would be fully possible for them to do the same I'm always met with "but it sounds like so much effort". First of all its not that much effort, and second of all the rewards you get for that effort are very good. Their loss I suppose, I'll happily keep enjoying the rewards we get.
Jun 18, 2014, 6:18 am
#1219
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Wirral, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 432
As to not to go too OT, I've received a nice surprise of 4x500 extra points for £60 shop coupons from my local Tesco to try and win back customers after their major refurbishment nightmare that no doubt drove business to Asda.
Jun 18, 2014, 6:52 am
#1220
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
I am a bit of a newbie to the extra points business. When will it show up in the total points?. I am planning to buy the game when it comes out anyway but what happens if i dont buy it from tesco (if its cheaper somewhere else).
Since the same is being released after the current collection period will Mr T take back the 500 extra cc if I dont buy it?
Last edited by ukdoctor; Jun 18, 2014 at 9:05 am
Jun 18, 2014, 8:16 am
#1221
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EXT
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Posts: 294
Call of Duty, Fifa and Disney Infinity on various platforms all clocked up 500 bonus points on pre-ordering for me today.
Jun 18, 2014, 8:49 am
#1222
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
was still active at my local tesco on Tuesday night. I took an Xbox one FIFA 15 and it does show 500 ccp extra.
I am a bit of a newbie to the extra points business. When will it show up in the total points). I am planning to buy the game when it comes out anyway but what happens if i dont buy it from tesco (if its cheaper somewhere else).
Since the same is being released after the current collection period will Mr T take back the 500 extra cc if I dont buy it?
I am a bit of a newbie to the extra points business. When will it show up in the total points). I am planning to buy the game when it comes out anyway but what happens if i dont buy it from tesco (if its cheaper somewhere else).
Since the same is being released after the current collection period will Mr T take back the 500 extra cc if I dont buy it?
Jun 18, 2014, 10:43 am
#1223
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EXT
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Posts: 294
On HfP someone is saying their bonus points did not register overnight and they were advised by Customer Services, after enquiring why they hadn't been logged, that they wouldn't as the offer ended on 15/6/14!
But others say there has been a delay in registering the CC points lately- 2 nights rather than one.
I bought 7 games today....oh the suspense. Will they, won't they resister?
Well two of my seven should as they were Disney Infinity. I shall be in for trouble if I have spent £25 for 25 points!
But others say there has been a delay in registering the CC points lately- 2 nights rather than one.
I bought 7 games today....oh the suspense. Will they, won't they resister?
Well two of my seven should as they were Disney Infinity. I shall be in for trouble if I have spent £25 for 25 points!
Jun 18, 2014, 12:58 pm
#1224
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Sheffield, UK
Programs: BA, Emirates, IHG, Accor, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 637
On HfP someone is saying their bonus points did not register overnight and they were advised by Customer Services, after enquiring why they hadn't been logged, that they wouldn't as the offer ended on 15/6/14!
But others say there has been a delay in registering the CC points lately- 2 nights rather than one.
I bought 7 games today....oh the suspense. Will they, won't they resister?
Well two of my seven should as they were Disney Infinity. I shall be in for trouble if I have spent £25 for 25 points!
But others say there has been a delay in registering the CC points lately- 2 nights rather than one.
I bought 7 games today....oh the suspense. Will they, won't they resister?
Well two of my seven should as they were Disney Infinity. I shall be in for trouble if I have spent £25 for 25 points!
Jun 18, 2014, 1:26 pm
#1225
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EXT
Programs: British Airways Executive Club, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Posts: 294
The issue is that the offer is officially over for most of these games. When you bought yours it was still a valid offer. Now people are uncertain if the offer is extended intentionally, so the bonus points will be given, or if it is an error in the IT system and the bonus points will therefore not be issued on Clubcard statements. It's a bit of a lottery, although Disney Infinity and Skylanders are still officially on offer with bonus points.
Neither of the stores I was in today was advertising bonus poinys for any of the games on sale, not even Infinity (and there were no Skylanders for sale that I could see).
Last edited by MaximusDecimusMeridius; Jun 18, 2014 at 2:37 pm
Jun 18, 2014, 3:12 pm
#1226
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 216
I'll give that point some thought when flying to the US in Club/First with the family next Easter.
Seriously though, whilst you have a point about Avios availability, I am still surprised at how reluctant people are to do some of these things.
I've earned over £500 from Topcashback in the last 18 months. That can be taken as hard cash if you want. Clubcard points can be used for far more than just Avios.
I talked to a few people about taking out a Amex Gold card if just for the introductory MR points, which can be converted to many different things (albeit at a lower value to me than Avios). The possibility of things like Foursquare deals on top is a bonus, and again it's cash not Avios. Nobody has shown any interest beyond the usual "I really should look into that" before changing the subject.
Seriously though, whilst you have a point about Avios availability, I am still surprised at how reluctant people are to do some of these things.
I've earned over £500 from Topcashback in the last 18 months. That can be taken as hard cash if you want. Clubcard points can be used for far more than just Avios.
I talked to a few people about taking out a Amex Gold card if just for the introductory MR points, which can be converted to many different things (albeit at a lower value to me than Avios). The possibility of things like Foursquare deals on top is a bonus, and again it's cash not Avios. Nobody has shown any interest beyond the usual "I really should look into that" before changing the subject.
On a more positive note a couple of years ago I did coach my brother and sister in law to enable them to travel first class to Australia for a family wedding and they're off to America at the end of the year.
Jun 19, 2014, 2:57 am
#1227
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
On HfP someone is saying their bonus points did not register overnight and they were advised by Customer Services, after enquiring why they hadn't been logged, that they wouldn't as the offer ended on 15/6/14!
But others say there has been a delay in registering the CC points lately- 2 nights rather than one.
I bought 7 games today....oh the suspense. Will they, won't they resister?
Well two of my seven should as they were Disney Infinity. I shall be in for trouble if I have spent £25 for 25 points!
But others say there has been a delay in registering the CC points lately- 2 nights rather than one.
I bought 7 games today....oh the suspense. Will they, won't they resister?
Well two of my seven should as they were Disney Infinity. I shall be in for trouble if I have spent £25 for 25 points!
Jun 19, 2014, 3:07 am
#1228
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA CCR/GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,483
I got two (!) letters from Tesco yesterday saying that my vouchers had all been converted back into points due to possible fraudulent activity - anyone else had this in the last few days?
What is more worrying is that when I try to log in I get "Sorry, we are currently experiencing problems with our system, please try again later" :-(
What is more worrying is that when I try to log in I get "Sorry, we are currently experiencing problems with our system, please try again later" :-(
Jun 19, 2014, 6:37 am
#1229
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,596
Having just booked 4x Business class and 1x First redemptions to Thailand during the Christmas holidays with a combination of AY and CX booked using avios,without resorting to a joker,I would say at best your comments are inaccurate,and at worst misleading.
Jun 19, 2014, 10:09 am
#1230
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
I got two (!) letters from Tesco yesterday saying that my vouchers had all been converted back into points due to possible fraudulent activity - anyone else had this in the last few days?
What is more worrying is that when I try to log in I get "Sorry, we are currently experiencing problems with our system, please try again later" :-(
What is more worrying is that when I try to log in I get "Sorry, we are currently experiencing problems with our system, please try again later" :-(
However, Tesco has been good to their word and I have made 3 redemptions via phone with no trouble.
And it resets the 2 year expiry date on my vouchers!