Tesco issues urgent warning to Clubcard customers with weeks to go before deadline | Wales Online

Tesco has issued an urgent warning to its Clubcard customers, urging them to use their vouchers before they expire at the end of November. This quarter, the number of vouchers set to expire is unusually high, with a total value of £16.5 million due to lapse by midnight on November 30th. Clubcard vouchers remain valid for two years, and shoppers are encouraged to redeem them soon to avoid losing out on potentially hundreds of pounds. These vouchers can be spent on everyday groceries, fuel, or even on special deals with Tesco Mobile, giving customers a wide range of redemption options. In addition to regular shopping, Tesco is promoting attractive reward offers through its Clubcard Reward Partners. For example, the new Tesco Tuesdays deal with Cineworld lets members buy cinema tickets for just £5 (or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers) on Tuesdays. There’s also a triple value offer at PizzaExpress, where £10 worth of Tesco vouchers can be exchanged for £30 off food. Shama Wilson, Tesco’s Group Membership and Loyalty Director, emphasized the importance of using these vouchers promptly, highlighting how the expiring vouchers could secure millions of cinema tickets or tens of millions in food discounts if fully redeemed. The Tesco Clubcard program remains hugely popular, with over 24 million UK households currently holding a card. Customers can earn points in various ways, including shopping trips, buying fuel, or charging electric vehicles at Tesco’s Pod charging points. The Tesco app also offers an easy way to keep track of expiring vouchers and the latest reward deals, ensuring members stay informed and can maximize their savings. Meanwhile, Tesco’s CEO Ken Murphy has recently spoken out ahead of the UK's autumn Budget, urging the government not to impose measures that would make it harder for supermarkets to keep prices low. Despite Tesco expecting profits to exceed £3 billion this year, Murphy stressed the ongoing pressures on family budgets and the need for grocers to maintain affordable prices. He pointed out that recent government policies have already increased operational costs for Tesco, citing a £235 million rise due to employer national insurance and £90 million from new packaging taxes. Murphy also called for the government to exempt large retailers like Tesco from higher business rates in upcoming reforms. He argued that supermarkets serve as anchor tenants in many shopping centres and high streets, supporting the presence and viability of smaller retailers. The Financial Times recently reported that the Treasury is considering removing large shops from the highest property tax bracket, responding to concerns from high street leaders. Murphy expressed hope that the upcoming Budget would focus on pro-growth and pro-jobs measures that ultimately help customers cope with the cost of living. Looking ahead, Tesco is optimistic about this Christmas season, expecting shoppers to plan their festive spending in an affordable and manageable way. The retail environment remains fiercely competitive, with supermarkets engaged in a price war that’s likely to continue through the latter half of the year. Tesco’s appeal to the government reflects a broader call for balanced policies that support both business sustainability and consumer value in challenging economic times.