Tesco Clubcard Vouchers: The Rewards Worth Using (and the Ones to Avoid)
There is far more to Tesco Clubcard points than just money off your weekly shop. If you use them with Tesco reward partners, you can usually double their value, which is where the scheme still shines
I’ve used Clubcard points for years and, like many people, I remember when you could get 4x value from them. Those days are long gone. In 2018, Tesco dropped the reward rate to 3x, and then again in 2023 to 2x. That change annoyed a lot of shoppers, and rightly so.
Still, double value is better than face value, so it’s worth knowing which rewards are actually worth using and which ones to avoid.
How much are Tesco points worth?
You earn 1 Clubcard point for every £1 spent.
Each point is worth 1p.
100 points = £1
500 points = £5
1,000 points = £10
5,000 points = £50
10,000 points = £100
If you spend your vouchers in-store, that’s all you get. If you swap them with a reward partner, you usually double that value.
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What can you swap Tesco Clubcard vouchers for?
Tesco currently groups reward partners into five categories:
Eating Out
Home & Essentials
Fun
Lifestyle
Travel
The list does change from time to time, which is why some offers that used to be excellent are now gone altogether.
Which restaurants are included?
You can currently use Clubcard vouchers at:
Ask Italian
Bella Italia
Café Rouge
Chef & Brewer
Hungry Horse
PizzaExpress
Prezzo
Zizzi
You’ll need to exchange your vouchers for a partner code before visiting. You can’t just turn up and pay with points.
What are the best ways to use Tesco Clubcard vouchers?
These are the rewards where Clubcard still makes sense.
Disney Plus
This is one of the strongest current offers.
£12 in Clubcard vouchers = £24 of Disney+ credit, which gives you a 3-month subscription.
This works for new and existing customers, but you can only apply a voucher once your current subscription ends. You can’t stack them.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
£5 of Clubcard vouchers = £10 off your Eurotunnel booking.
You can apply the reward online or by calling Eurotunnel with the partner code sent by Tesco. This is one of the better travel uses for Clubcard points, especially if you’re already planning a trip to France.
And if you’re thinking of travelling to the continent, why not take a look at my post about whether the tunnel or ferry is better?
Cinema tickets
You can double your points at Cineworld, with 50p in vouchers giving £1 to spend.
If you book online, a booking fee still applies when paying with Clubcard vouchers.
Buy tickets in person and there’s no fee.
You can also use Clubcard vouchers towards a Cineworld Unlimited card. £10 in vouchers becomes £20 off the subscription, which can be decent value if you go regularly.
Discounts are also available at Picturehouse Cinemas, though availability varies by location.
Tesco Mobile
You can still use vouchers to pay for airtime, but you no longer get double value. £5 in vouchers gets you £5 of credit. It’s convenient, but not a great use of points.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
£1.50 of Clubcard vouchers converts into 300 Virgin Points.
I checked a mid-July flight from Gatwick to Orlando.
The reward flight required 45,000 Virgin Points, which worked out at £150 of Clubcard vouchers. The cash price was just over £800.
That’s good value, but it’s important to be clear:
You still have to pay taxes and fees, which can be significant on long-haul flights.
The not-so-good offers
These aren’t scams, they’re just poor value compared to alternatives.
RAC breakdown cover
You can double your vouchers with the RAC, but the pricing is often identical to RAC’s own website. Once you factor in cashback sites, you’re usually better off paying cash and saving your Clubcard points for something else.
Days out and attractions
Tesco no longer offers Merlin Annual Passes, which were once excellent value.
You can still use vouchers for entry to places like:
Legoland Windsor
Thorpe Park
Chessington
Alton Towers
The London Eye
Sea Life Centres
The issue is that half-price tickets are everywhere. Cereal boxes, newspapers, email offers – you name it. Clubcard vouchers rarely win here.
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Magazine subscriptions
This is a classic example of inflated pricing.
You technically get double value, but the base price is often higher. For example, Gardener’s World costs £59 via Tesco (or £29.50 in vouchers), but only £39.99 when you go direct. You save money, just not as much as Tesco makes it look.
How to get the most from your Clubcard vouchers
The biggest mistake people make is assuming Clubcard always gives the best deal. It doesn’t.
Before swapping vouchers, check cashback sites and direct offers. Some partners quietly increase prices when Clubcard is involved, which wipes out much of the benefit.
Tesco confirmed this to me directly:
Hi Pete,
Ours is against the full price for all our deals because it is already an offer and the company may have their own offers and reduced prices which don’t apply to our offer.
I hope this is helpful.
Kind regards
Amanda J
That explains it, but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating.
Please don’t get me wrong, as there is still value in Tesco Clubcard vouchers. However, I do think that if a company is offering a special deal, it should be available to all customers at that price.
I recommend that before you exchange your vouchers, look at cashback sites first to see what offers are available. For example, there is little difference between the price of RAC membership between Tesco and the RAC site, so you will be better off using your Clubcard points elsewhere.
How do you swap vouchers for double value?
Log in via the Tesco Clubcard website or app, choose a reward partner, and decide how many vouchers to exchange. You’ll receive a partner code by email.
If your voucher doesn’t cover the full cost, you can usually pay the rest by card. If it’s more than you need, the leftover value is converted back into points and credited later.
How to earn extra Tesco Clubcard points
Tesco Mobile – 1 point per £1 spent
Tesco Bank credit card – 1 point per £4 at Tesco, 1 point per £8 elsewhere
Tesco Views surveys – 25 points per completed receipt survey
Esso petrol stations – 1 point per £3 on fuel, 1 point per £1 in-store
When are Tesco Clubcard vouchers issued?
Vouchers are sent four times per year:
February
May
August
November
They don’t appear instantly after shopping.
How long do Clubcard vouchers last?
Vouchers are valid for two years from the issue date. Expiring vouchers appear first in your online account, so it’s easy to use them before they disappear.
Can you use Clubcard vouchers for money off shopping?
You can, but it’s the weakest option. If you’re going to bother collecting points, you may as well double their value with a reward partner.
Final verdict
Tesco Clubcard is nowhere near as generous as it used to be. That’s the truth. But if you stick to strong rewards like Disney+, cinema tickets, or selected travel deals, it’s still worth using.
Just don’t assume “double value” always means a good deal. Check first, then spend your points where they actually work hardest.
FAQs
My Tesco Clubcard vouchers have expired, can I do anything?
Clubcard vouchers are only valid for two years. Tesco is quite strict with this policy, but there is no harm in contacting them if you find you have some expired vouchers. You may catch them on a good day.
Do I need to have the exact value of Clubcard vouchers when shopping?
No. When making your purchase, if you don’t have enough Clubcard vouchers, you can pay the rest by another method. And if the value of your voucher is worth more than your purchase, the points will be refunded t
Are Tesco Clubcard vouchers transferable?
No, they are exclusive to each Clubcard member and vouchers can not be transferred to other people’s accounts.
Where do I get a Tesco Clubcard?
You can apply online and print off a temporary card or through the app.
Can I spend my Clubcard vouchers on fuel?
You can, but they are only worth face value.
Can I spend Clubcard vouchers in Esso for fuel?
Yes, but your Tesco voucher is only worth face value.
Is the Tesco Clubcard free?
Absolutely. There is no charge for having a regular Clubcard account.
Can I spend Tesco Clubcard vouchers on alcohol?
Yes, you can. They can be put towards a food or drink shop.
Do you earn Clubcard points with Tesco car insurance?
No, there are no points to be earned from car insurance policies.
Can you use Clubcard points towards the delivery saver plan?
Not any more. You used to be able use your points for the Tesco grocery delivery plan, but that was stopped in 2023.
