Loyalty scheme

Sainsbury's has added a new 'Spend Lock' feature to its Nectar loyalty app that prevents your points from being redeemed without your knowledge. It follows a spate of complaints in recent months from shoppers claiming their points had been stolen.

British Airways (BA) has announced sweeping and controversial changes to its 'Executive Club' loyalty scheme for frequent flyers. The shake-up means you'll likely need to spend a lot more with BA from 1 April 2025 if you want to earn any perks. Here's what you need to know.

If you're a Co-op loyalty scheme member, check now if you have any cash left on your rewards balance, as any unused amounts will expire at 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 December.

If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, urgently check if you have any vouchers that are due to expire, as £17 million worth will run out by the end of today (Friday 31 May). In addition, more than £27 million in 'Reward Partner' codes – vouchers that have been exchanged to spend at various third-party retailers – are set to expire over the next two weeks.

If you shop at the Co-op, you'll no longer be able to earn points on your spending under its loyalty scheme. Any accrued balances will also need to be spent or donated by the end of the year. Here's what you need to know.

If you're a regular Superdrug shopper, you can now earn more freebies and discounts under its Health & Beautycard loyalty scheme, as the retailer has launched new 'VIP Rewards' as part of it. However, you should still compare prices elsewhere before buying – just because the store is adding new perks, it doesn't mean it's the cheapest. Here's what you need to know before you shop. 

Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use at the supermarket chain.