Tesco has confirmed it is making a major change to its Clubcards this year that will affect millions of customers.
The supermarket giant's Clubcard scheme is popular with shoppers all over the UK.
The free loyalty program rewards shoppers with points for spending, giving them not only lower prices on select items in-store and online but also the opportunity to convert points into vouchers for money off groceries or for dining out, travel and more.
Now, the scheme is getting a major change this year, with Tesco confirming it is reviewing the program.
Tesco Clubcard to become available for under-18s this year
Among the Tesco Clubcard terms and conditions, it has always been the case that the scheme is for those aged 18 years or over.
However, supermarket bosses have confirmed that they are looking to change this rule.
A spokesperson for Tesco told Newsquest: "We are actively reviewing Tesco Clubcard with the intention of making Clubcard available to under-18s this year.
"Those customers who do not have a Clubcard can still get great value from Tesco due to our combination of Aldi Price Match and Everyday Low Prices."
Which? has praised the move after previously calling for Clubcards to be made more widely available.
Its monthly cheapest supermarket comparison shows shoppers can save about 8% on a big shop at Tesco by getting a loyalty card.
Reena Sewraz, Retail Editor at Which?, said: "Which? research shows that the savings from Tesco Clubcard can be really significant, which is why access to them matters so much for shoppers trying to make ends meet.
"We’ve been putting pressure on Tesco for years now over its unfair policy of excluding young people, many of whom are struggling with the cost of living.
"We’re glad Tesco has listened - this is a big step in the right direction, provided it moves quickly to fully implement these changes."
Tesco Clubcard offering triple voucher rewards for restaurants
This is not the only change to Tesco Clubcard this year, with the scheme now offering triple voucher rewards at some of the UK's most popular restaurant groups.
It means £10 in Clubcard vouchers can be turned into £30 to spend at popular chains including ASK Italian, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo Italian and Zizzi.
Members can exchange vouchers starting from as little as 50p, converting them into reward codes worth three times their original value.
The expansion follows Pizza Express's move to triple voucher value before Christmas.
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Mexican restaurant and bar Las Iguanas has also joined the Tesco Clubcard scheme and is another location where customers can use their vouchers at triple value.
Tesco Group Membership & Loyalty Director Shama Wilson said: "The move to triple voucher value at PizzaExpress before Christmas was really popular with our Clubcard members, so we are delighted that five more of our existing Reward Partners are moving to triple value from today and that our new Reward Partner Las Iguanas is joining us at triple value."
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