A Tesco Clubcard is for life... not just for Tescos!

If you don't have a Tesco Clubcard already, do not do anything until you have signed up for one, which can be done here: http://www.tesco.com/clubcard. A simple swipe at checkout and a whole host of freebies and discounts could be yours.

Right, ready?

So many people think Tesco Clubcard vouchers only have to be spent in Tescos. £2.50 in vouchers is £2.50 of free food, toiletries, homewhere or any of the 101 things that Tescos sells is it not? But what if you could magically quadruple their value?

By simply visiting http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/ you can exchange your vouchers for up to 4 times their value for days out, dinner and travel to name but a few (I have Tesco Clubcard to thank for getting me to Paris for just 50p as they have a deal with Megabus).

What's more, Tesco often sends you bonus vouchers, such as 100 extra points if you spend over £10, extra points for buying certain items and money off other products. Whilst I'm still learning that just because I have a voucher for something doesn't mean I have to buy it, it's great way to boost your points balance. Just make sure they have the right address for you so your vouchers aren't being appreciated by someone else like a few friends I know!

Drivers don't forget you can also earn Clubcard points at Esso garages. Whilst it may only be 1 point per 100 litres or something daft (just kidding it's 1 point per every £3 spend), as Tescos themselves say, every little helps!

Plus, if you use http://essopoints.co.uk/ to check where your closest Pit Stop station is you can ask the crew for an additional treat of 20 Clubcard points when you fill up 15 litres* (just found this out when checking the points system online)! 

Whilst vouchers and coupons can get a bit fiddly at checkout (and make sure you don't use the automatic machines as you can only use two vouchers before it calls a staff member over to check), it's a great feeling to head out for dinner knowing it's entirely paid for using Clubcard points and the only thing you need to pay for is the drinks, although unfortunately it doesn't work with any other deals (such as the TasteCard below). 

And if you really don't fancy making the most of these deals I can always have a spare few Tesco ClubCard key ring fobs so you can always use mine!

Happy saving,

Ems x

* Coupon only valid until August 31st 2014. Only one coupon can be used per transaction