Virgin Media O2 customers can save money and travel world with new time-limited reward scheme
Brits can bag hundreds of pounds worth of holiday vouchers - but only until a certain date
Many Scots may be torn between travelling the world or saving a bit of money. It is an age old conundrum that taps into both sides of our personalities - the spontaneous, adventure side and the practical, level-headed side.
However, what if you could bag a free holiday anywhere in the world and simultaneously pocket a bit of cash without having to lift a finger? For Virgin Media O2 customers, a new reward scheme could offer just that.
Blue Mondays is a brand-new Priority from O2 initiative offering millions of exclusive rewards, prizes, and experiences every single Monday - from chocolate bars to holidays worth thousands of pounds.
As part of the Blue Mondays line-up, O2 is introducing 'Get on the plane with Priority' that will see one hundred Priority members receive a £300 voucher, redeemable against a holiday on lastminute.com.
However, there are conditions. The voucher can be snapped up every Monday - but only until June 30.
The voucher must also be redeemed within a 48-hour window. So, if you miss the notification, the trip will be gone.
O2, though, are framing it as the "perfect reward for the spontaneous amongst us" or those who might need a little help to make a holiday happen, such as families that are a bit more strapped for cash this year.
"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," Lisa Johnstone at Virgin Media O2, explained.
"By investing in new experiences and enhanced rewards, we're... helping customers enjoy the everyday alongside life's most special moments, while getting even more value from being part of the Virgin Media O2 family."
Priority launched in 2009 and has become one of the most successful loyalty programmes in the UK. In 2024, Uswitch estimated that members could save almost £500 on exclusive rewards through the platform.
That same year, members made combined savings of over £23 million.
Other Blue Mondays exclusives include elevated 'Monday only' rewards – such as two cinema tickets at Vue for £6 or four for £12, allowing Priority members to save even more money on Mondays than usual via the app.
As well as money saving rewards, O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers can also benefit from Priority Tickets which provides access to tickets to some of the hottest gigs and shows in the UK, 48 hours before general release.
Last year, O2 sold over 1.5 million tickets to Priority members for shows like Usher and Peter Kay.
Wondering how you can get in on the action?
All O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers can join Priority for free.
You just need to head to the Priority app every Monday.
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