Tesco shoppers are just realising that it’s giving out free products and discounts on receipts
TESCO shoppers are just realising the supermarket is giving out free products and discounts on receipts.
Britain’s largest grocery store is known for giving shoppers discounters through its Clubcard rewards.
But many shoppers are unaware that receipts are always a great way to nab a bargain.
In the past, eagle-eyed customers have gotten free Pampers nappies worth £10 just by checking their receipt.
Speaking at the time, the mum said: “It pays to always select receipt at Tesco, you never know what free offer would come your way”.
If you find a freebie on your receipt you will then need to hand it over to a store worker to claim your item.
Its important to always check how long the offer is valid for to ensure you do not miss out.
More often than not you need to be a Clubcard member to see these freebies on your receipts.
Tesco Clubcard is a free loyalty program that allows members to earn points for money off shopping at Tesco.
As well as reeving free samples, shoppers can also get coupons which help you save on the shop.
You can find these coupons in your Tesco app or on your Clubcard statement.
These offers are based on your shopping habits so they will vary from person to person.
For example, a coupon may give you money off extra points of money off when you buy a certain product.
Some can be used both in-store and online.
While others may only be used either online or in-store, scanned at the till, or along with your Clubcard.
A spokesperson for Tesco told The Sun: “Clubcard unlocks the best value from Tesco.
“Our Clubcard Coupons are just one of the ways that we help our Clubcard members save on their Tesco shop.”
SUPERMARKET FREEBIES
And its not just Tesco that gives away personalise freebies to loyalty shoppers.
M&S shoppers could not believe their luck after learning they could pick up a packet of their Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Biscuits for nothing.
The biscuits typically costs £6 at M&S stores.
To qualify for the offer you first need to be a Sparks Member, which is M&S’s free loyalty scheme and also signed up to its parenting club.
It gives shoppers the chance to get offers that are tailored to them.
In the past, Sainsbury’s has also given vouchers to its Nectar Card holders to pick up free items such as fabric softener.
The vouchers usually print off at the till along with your receipt, so it is always worth keeping an eye out to ensure your don’t miss them.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.