{"id":108301,"date":"2025-04-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=108301"},"modified":"2025-04-25T08:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:17:16","slug":"sainsbury-feature-allows-shoppers-earn-bonus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/sainsbury-feature-allows-shoppers-earn-bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"Sainsbury\u2019s App Feature Allows Shoppers to Earn Bonus Nectar Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A regular Sainsbury\u2019s shopper has drawn attention to a lesser-known in-app feature that allows customers to collect extra Nectar card points in addition to the usual loyalty rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This discovery, recently shared on TikTok<\/strong> and reported by Birmingham Mail<\/a>, has sparked renewed interest in how the supermarket\u2019s digital tools can be used to maximize returns on even the smallest purchases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The method is being praised for its ease of use and the cumulative impact it can have over time, especially for those who shop frequently. Many now see it as a smart habit with real savings potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Interaction Adds Value to Routine Purchases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The method involves scanning a Nectar card during each transaction at Sainsbury<\/a>\u2019s, even for purchases as small as \u00a31 or \u00a32. After completing a transaction, users frequently receive a notification through the Sainsbury\u2019s app inviting them to play a brief interactive game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The customer known as Save the Student<\/em>\u2014who shared the hack via TikTok\u2014explained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every time you shop there make sure you scan your Nectar card even if you’re only spending \u00a31 or \u00a32, because pretty much every time I shop in Sainsbury’s I get a notification to play this little game where you uncover your bonus Nectar points.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The game consists of swiping across the screen<\/strong> to reveal extra points. Although not guaranteed, it\u2019s reported that the vast majority of interactions result in bonus Nectar points<\/strong>, typically at least 10 points<\/strong> per session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimal Effort, Consistent Rewards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Save the Student<\/em>, the activity is remarkably quick and usually rewarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Very occasionally you’ll get nothing, but almost all the time you’ll get at least 10 points, if not way more and it literally takes about two seconds.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This simple action, repeated over time, can result in a significant number of loyalty points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honestly, I must have earned hundreds – if not thousands – of points from this over time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Even though it may take a while to accumulate \u00a3100 worth of points<\/strong>, the user emphasized that the points \u201cadd up<\/strong>\u201d passively through consistent use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nectar Points Used Across Retail and Travel Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nectar points can be redeemed across a wide selection of retailers and services, including Argos, Caff\u00e8 Nero, and EasyJet holidays. Points may also be used in Sainsbury\u2019s stores for discounts on various products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For drivers, Esso petrol stations offer 5p off per litre when shoppers exchange 300 Nectar points, offering another tangible use case for the rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of a simple mobile game to enhance point earnings reflects a broader shift in how retail loyalty programs are evolving. By integrating gamified elements and encouraging digital interaction, retailers can foster deeper user engagement while providing meaningful incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For shoppers already using the Sainsbury\u2019s app<\/strong>, the feature presents an easy and time-efficient way to maximize the return on everyday purchases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shoppers at Sainsbury\u2019s can now boost their Nectar points by using a hidden app feature after each purchase.
\nThe supermarket’s in-app game has been praised for turning everyday shopping at Sainsbury\u2019s into a quick win for loyalty rewards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":108302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108301"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108303,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108301\/revisions\/108303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}