ASDA is making a major change to discounts which will effect thousands of workers.
Blue Light Card holders can get 10% off their in-store shopping at the high street supermarket through a discount scheme.
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It’s called the Blue Light discount scheme, and it will be finishing at 11.45pm on December 31.
So that means NHS, police, fire and social sector workers have just weeks left to get reduced food, George clothing, homeware and toys.
The deadline also applies to other workers including those in the army and charity sector.
Steve Bater, spokesman at NHS Discount Offers, said: “The Asda 10% offer really has been one of the most popular discounts for NHS staff to take advantage of in recent years and its a great way for NHS staff to save on their Christmas shop.
“Asda have decided to end the discount Dec 31 though so time is really ticking for NHS staff to use their discount.”
How does the Blue Light discount scheme work?
The 10% “Blue Light” discount is open to all emergency workers and was set up to help them through the cost of living crisis.
The discount is available across all Asda supermarkets in the UK.
All you have to do is present your Blue Light Card at the till and the 10% discount will be applied.
The discount can’t be applied with online shopping, nor in Asda petrol stations or cafes.
If you don’t already have a Blue Light card you can register and apply for one online.
It costs £4.99 and you get two years’ worth of discounts across a number of shops, restaurants and venues.
All in all there’s 15,000 discounts to choose from.
The full list of people who qualify is on the Blue Light Card website.
But outside of standard emergency workers, those in the RNLI, HM Coastguard and even Cave Rescuers can get the card.
How else can I save money when shopping at Asda?
One extra way to bag a discount at Asda is to sway away from buying products at eye-level as that’s where supermarkets tend to put their most expensive items.
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis revealed the trick earlier this year and advised looking down to get the budget brands which will be cheaper.
The switch could save you around 30% on your yearly food shopping bills too, the consumer champion estimated.
You could try picking up yellow sticker bargains too, when Asda reduces items that are due to go out of date.
Or you could pick up a wonky veg box which charges you less because the products inside are misshapen.
A number of supermarkets run similar schemes too, including Lidl.
You might know about the Tesco Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar Card schemes, but you may not be aware of Asda’s Rewards loyalty scheme.
The supermarket rolled out the scheme to all of its 633 UK stores in August.
Customers on the scheme can earn rewards which go into a cashpot that can be converted into vouchers.
These vouchers can then be used to get money off your shopping in-store or online.
In other news, Asda has announced it will create 10,000 new jobs amidst plans to open hundreds more convenience stores.
Plus, Sainsbury’s is selling an entire Christmas dinner for just under £4 per person as households struggle with higher food prices.