Poundland reveals major change for Perk scheme members
These points can then be converted into vouchers for online or in-store usage when shoppers have spent enough to hit at least 5,000 points.
It's a change from the previous setup which had member-only discounts off hundreds of items in store.
In an email sent to Perk members from the Poundland team yesterday (May 23), it read: 'We've listened to your feedback and from May 21, 2025, the app will now be changing to points and prizes.
'That means we'll be offering all customers our very best pricing on the shelf and online – without having to add Poundland Perks prices found in the app."
Any points earned when shopping will still be totalled up on the app, and individuals will still be able to take part in the weekly competition run by the store.
It said: 'Of course, you can continue to earn points as you shop at Poundland in store and online when you scan your Poundland Perks app at checkout – and you'll still be able to play our weekly Win it Wednesday competition to win points and prizes.
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'Once you've accumulated 5,000 points you'll be able to convert those points to a £1 voucher to redeem In-store and online, by turning the toggle on before the 15th of every month.'
Launched in October last year, the Perks app was the value retailer's first rewards scheme and surpassed one million downloads just one month after its launch.
Following a pilot scheme in Scotland, Northern Ireland and on the Isle of Wight, the retailer created the 'convenient' app to help customers save even more in the lead up to Christmas.
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