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Virgin TV, broadband and O2 customers receive big money-saving upgrade for free – find out how to claim

Virgin TV, broadband and O2 customers receive big money-saving upgrade for free – find out how to claim

The Irish Sun29-04-2025

VIRGIN Media and O2 customers can access even more special savings as part of the company's popular reward app.
And it's available whether you're a TV, broadband or mobile user.
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The Priority app has a number of big discounts and perks
Credit: The Sun / Jamie Harris
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Check out the Priority app every Monday for new rewards
Credit: The Sun / Jamie Harris
O2 Priority has launched a "significant refresh" to its offering dubbed Blue Mondays.
The firm claims it's already helped members make combined savings of £23million.
With the new setup, Virgin Media O2 says it will now give away more than 2million rewards and prizes to customers this year.
It means you will find a different selection on offer available to start your week.
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This includes prizes such as a £300 voucher for a lastminute.com holiday with 100 up for grabs each week.
There will be bigger savings on
And they are throwing in some freebies as well, with Tony's Chocolonely bars to claim.
"At Virgin Media O2, customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we're constantly finding new ways to make being a customer more rewarding," said Lisa Johnstone, Director, Priority, Loyalty & Reward at Virgin Media O2.
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"Priority has always been a loyalty trailblazer, and we're continuing to innovate with initiatives like Blue Mondays — our way of showing appreciation and putting customers first.
"By investing in new experiences and enhanced rewards, we're saying thank you in a way that truly matters – helping our customers enjoy the everyday alongside life's most special moments, while getting even more value from being part of the Virgin Media O2 family."
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O2 announced another money saver for gamers this week too.
Customers can now
purchase the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via
O2
Extras for a discount.
Each account can earn a £1 airtime saving on their mobile bill when they add they pay for their £14.99 per month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate through O2.
This means a saving of £12 per year.
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