Sainsbury’s Nectar Double Up event 2025: Dates and info

You’ve probably got two questions. When is the Sainsbury’s Nectar Double Up event for 2025 and how do I make the most of it? Well, scroll on to find the latest news, how you claim your vouchers and how you could change them into cash.

When is the next Double Up event?

It looks unlikely that there will be another Double Up event… ever. The last event was in 2020.

But April 2022 saw the introduction of the Big Points Swap, which worked in a similar way… although not quite so generous. However, that may not have been so popular as it didn’t make a comeback in 2023.

Instead, The Nectar Points Power Up appeared in 2023. This allowed users to swap their Nectar points for Sainsbury’s vouchers, worth double their value. But this was invite-only and didn’t come back in 2024.

Instead, for 2024 we saw…

*Drumroll please*

Nothing. Nada.

It looks as though these special offers have come to an end. But I will update here if I see anything in 2025.

Below, I’ll keep the details of the Double Up event, so we can look back fondly and gently weep together.

What is the Nectar Double Up event?

It’s exactly as it sounds. The points earned on your Nectar card can be exchanged for Double Up vouchers at Sainsbury’s for just one week. So £50 worth of points will be worth £100. This is something you don’t want to miss and well worth saving your points for.

How much are my Nectar points worth?

If you’re not sure how much you have to spend, your Nectar points are worth the following:

• 1 Nectar point = 0.5p
• 2 Nectar points = 1p
• 100 Nectar points = 50p
• 500 Nectar points = £2.50
• 1000 Nectar points = £5.00

However, during the Double Up event they increase to:

• 1 Nectar point = 1p
• 2 Nectar points = 2p
• 100 Nectar points = £1
• 500 Nectar points = £5.00
• 1000 Nectar points = £10.00
  

Nectar Points Calculator

If you’re still unsure of the value of your points, then enter how many you have into the handy calculator below.

How often do Sainsbury’s Double Up Nectar points?

Sainsbury’s runs the Double Up event once per year, usually around October and November. Up until 2017, it was held twice per year, in Spring and Autumn.

More information about Doubling Up

All the information below relates to the 2020 event but may be useful for future reference.

The 2020 event will take place between the 28th of October and the 17th of November. From the 28th up until the 3rd, you can order your paper vouchers. The vouchers can then be spent between the 11th and 17th of November.

If you have the Nectar app, you can create your digital vouchers anytime until the 17th.

How does Sainsbury’s Double Up work?

You’ll be pleased to know that no longer do you need to spend your time queuing at the customer service desk to receive your vouchers. Nope, instead, you can order them online – either through the Nectar website or the app if you have it installed on your phone.

All you need to do is:

1. Choose where you would like to spend your Nectar points in selected categories at Sainsbury’s
2. Exchange your points for vouchers in multiples of £10 up to a maximum of £100. If you fancy the old-fashioned paper vouchers, you can order these online and they will be mailed out to you.
3. Alternatively, you can get a digital voucher straight to your phone. You can do this any time through the Nectar app.
4. Spend your voucher in store.
   

But be warned…

1. The vouchers have a short expiry date. Don’t order them if you don’t plan to spend.
2. If you lose the voucher, you won’t get a replacement.
3. You won’t earn Nectar points when you make purchases using the vouchers.

The easiest way to swap is through the app (links to download the app are at the bottom of the page). And the best thing is you can do it whilst you’re shopping, as that way, you know exactly how many vouchers you need.

If you convert this way though, you may be be asked to confirm your identity. This is simply a code that is sent to your email address which will need to be entered into the app.

Open the app and you should see the screen above. Select ‘Learn more’ to start converting your points.

You will then be asked how many points you want to swap.

What can I use my Nectar Double Up vouchers for?

There are seven departments where you can spend your vouchers:

• Tu Clothing
• Electricals
• Toys
• Entertainment (including Gaming)
• Taste the Difference: Wine, Champagne, Sparkling, Sherry & Port
• Homeware
• Seasonal
• Fragrance
• Cosmetics
• Skincare
• Gifting

Unfortunately, you cannot spend it on groceries. But who goes to Sainsbury’s for food shopping anyway? Neither can you exchange for fuel.

Can you use Nectar Double Up online?

Unfortunately, you can only order your vouchers online. All spending has to be made within a Sainsbury’s store.

Can I use the Double Up vouchers at Argos?

Although you can spend Nectar points in Argos, you can’t use your Double Up vouchers there. This seems strange as they both belong to the same company and you’ll find many Sainsbury’s stores have a small Argos inside. You don’t even earn Nectar points when shopping at Argos… Hopefully, this will change soon.

How do I make the most of Sainsbury’s Nectar Double Up event?

This is a great time to reduce the cost of your Christmas spend. If you have children in the family, you could use your Double Up vouchers on toys, CDs or video games.

Alternatively, take a look at the seasonal aisle and pick up some decorations or snacky bits for the big day itself. Or why not put it towards some Champagne?

Moving away from Christmas, if you have children of school age, TU offers a great range of school clothes which are reasonably priced. Even if your kids don’t need clothes now, you could always buy the next size up.

Nothing you want? How about cash?

If there’s still nothing you want, don’t let the opportunity go to waste. This is an easy chance to double the value of your points which doesn’t come around very often. Take a look at using your points to buy something, and then sell it online.

Last year at the Double Up event, I bought two video games priced at £50 each at a cost of £50 in Nectar points. I then sold both games on eBay for £42 and £45. After fees and postage, this made me a total of £75.

So, I traded £50 of Nectar vouchers for £75 in cash!

If you’re looking to do this, then I suggest you buy any of the top five chart games for the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. These always sell well online, and usually for only a few pounds less than the Sainsbury’s price. You will probably get a better price if you sell on eBay, however, you will have to pay fees to both eBay and PayPal. Facebook Marketplace is a decent alternative, and although you might not sell for quite so much, there aren’t any fees.

And don’t forget to check your online Nectar account regularly. There are always offers available which can boost your points over the year.

Where else can you spend Nectar points?

If you can’t wait until the next Double Up event or there’s nothing at Sainsbury’s that catches your eye, where else can you spend your hard-earned points?

• eBay – 500 points are worth £2.50 (you will need to link your eBay and Nectar accounts).
• Argos – in store, you will need to show your Nectar card. Online, you will need to add your Nectar card at checkout.
• Dulux Decorator Centre – you will need to spend a minimum of 4000 points and order via phone (0344 811 0811).
• Eurostar – 2000 points (minimum spend) are worth £10. You will need to order a voucher code through the Nectar site.
• Caffe Nero – order a QR code through the Nectar site and store it on your phone (or computer). Then show the code when you order.
• Vue – just present your Nectar card at the cinema and tell them how many points you want to use (multiples of 500 only).
• Sky Store – own or rent the latest blockbusters without having to be a Sky customer. 1050 Nectar points will give you £5.99 to spend, up to 2,800 points for £15.99.
  

If my Sainsbury’s Nectar Double Up event for 2020 has interested you, why not take a look at ways of earning extra Nectar points?

Click on the buttons below to install the Nectar app if you haven’t already done so.

Or visit the Nectar site to find out more.

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