I can't resist loyalty cards - the thought of getting 'something for nothing' has an irresistible appeal. I religiously collected Green Shield stamps which I gave to someone who raised money to save lesbian whales - or some other equally worthwhile cause.
Almost all the reward schemes issued by the petrol companies were discontinued before I cashed in my credits. The latest is BP - yes I know I can still visit Index? to spend the few pounds, but I won't.
BP have now joined with a number of other firms to use 'Nectar' reward scheme. If I buy 2,000 litres of fuel from BP I can ring Nectar on an 0870 Tel No, they will send me a voucher which I can fill in and get free admission for one at - wait for it - an Odeon cinema in the West End.
Whatever happened to the Esso free wine glasses promotion?
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"Whatever happened to the Esso free wine glasses promotion?"
Dunno but if you want some I've still got four in the back of a cupboard in the shed! Must have a clear-out one day!
PhilW
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I've got another two he can have,so he's now got a set
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Nectar got absolutely slated on Radio 5 this evening as the worst value, most hyped card you can use.
The reviewer had the PR man from Barclaycard protesting that the public don't want money back - it is free Macdonalds meals we want. If you spend £15,000 on your Barclaycard you can get goods to the vaue of £42. Also it is not important that the value of the goods received is the lowest for any card in use - the public want it to be fun to collect the points
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The deal with these cards is use them but forget about the benefits. Then every year or so the pennies add up. I have a 1% cashback credit card; getting 10p or 20p isn't much but then I get well over £100 every year. Same with Nectar, I shop at Sainsbury and my local garage is BP.
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PB
I agree - also having a money back card.
The point about Nectar is that it is hyped as the greatest thing since sliced bread and yet it has greatly reduced the reward on BP petrol and the old Sainsbury loyalty cards, and is the worst value loyalty card currently promoted.
Marcus
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I agree with the 1% cash back credit card.
However it might not be for all. You loose the insurance perks that you get with other cards.
Still paying for your petrol with it is wise as it probably doesnt need 90 day cover (motoring link)
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