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Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
How to get 20 Boots Advantage points for every £1 you spend this weekend
There are special events on this weekend BOOTS BOOST How to get 20 Boots Advantage points for every £1 you spend this weekend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOOTS Parenting Club is celebrating its 20th birthday. Two decades ago, the high street launched the scheme for mums and dads. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The scheme was started for new parents It offers benefits like bonus Advantage Card points on baby products, free gifts at key stages of a child's development and personalised offers, as well as expert parenting advice. You can join up from when you are three months' pregnant until your little one is five. And grandparents, as well as carers, are also allowed in the scheme. Usually, members of the club can redeem eight points for every £1 they spend on baby products. But as part of the birthday celebrations, parents who are signed up can earn an incredible 20 points per £1 on their baby shop - 2.5 times the usual amount. This special offer is available online and in-store right now, until Monday. To receive these points, shoppers must be logged into a account and have their Advantage Card linked to their account. Meanwhile, the shop has a whole load of baby essentials on offer to mark the milestone. And some stores have special events on as part of the 20th anniversary festivities. Glasgow Fort Boots store, for example, will have fun baby-themed games, photo opportunities and experts in store over the weekend for customers to enjoy.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Quadruple your Boots Advantage card points with our ULTIMATE guide – including quick email trick to when to shop
Super-fan Mayah Riaz has revealed how she's saved thousands at Boots, plus our experts' top tricks for boosting Advantage points SAVVY SHOPPER Quadruple your Boots Advantage card points with our ULTIMATE guide – including quick email trick to when to shop Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of shoppers have a Boots Advantage card - but do you know the secret ways to boost your points? You collect points when you shop, which can be used to pay off your shopping - and experts have exclusively revealed the tricks to supersizing your points balance. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Shoppers use the scheme to bag luxury items for free - and even get their Christmas shopping done for free Credit: Getty The loyalty scheme has been running since 1997, and there are now over 17 million Advantage card members. It works by rewarding shoppers with three points for every £1 they spend. Each point is worth 1p, so if you've saved 1234 points, you'll have £12.34 to spend. To pay for your shopping using your points balance, you'll need the full amount as you can't split payments between points and cash. Many shoppers build up their balance over the year to buy Christmas presents, or get bargains in the mega Boots sale at the end of the year. But there are ways to boost your points balance, and put more money back in your pocket. Shopping pros have revealed their tips to making super savings at the high street favourite. Download the app NOW for quadruple points The Boots Advantage Card app is a "game changer", according to Holly Smith, aka the UK's Coupon Queen. These are where your Advantage points, and tailored offers, will be listed. Sometimes, you can earn double, triple, or even QUADRUPLE your points by using these offers. Tap 'View Offers' under your points balance in the app to see your personalised deals. "Right now, my offers are 500 Advantage Card points if I spend £35 or more in-store, 100 points if I buy any Boots own brand products, and 10% off if I spend £15 or more on children's products – plus loads more," said Holly. We've also spotted offers where you can get triple points for buying a BioandMe product. If you bout the Super Seedy & Nutty Gut-Loving Granola 360g box for £3.19, that would mean you would have got 9 points originally, but with the offer, you could boost your points to 28. The extra points will usually come with stipulations such as when you spend a certain amount, buy selected products or could simply offered as a one or two-time offer. To get the boosted points, you will need to 'load to your card', which means adding the offers onto your card before making a purchase, to get the boost. The offers typically change every four weeks, though there are also one day events that crop up so it's worth checking in regularly to see what's available in store or on your app. See if you can stack your offers to turbocharge your savings. For example, if you had an offer to get double points when you spend £45, as well as an offer to get £3 worth of points when spending £10 on own-brand products, make sure to save your shopping for one big trip to cash in on both the offers by stacking them. The app starts to understand what you usually buy and will become accustomed to your favourite product, and begin tailoring special offers just for you. You shouldn't spend more than you can afford just to get point boosts or buy goods that you wouldn't ordinary have bought - the extra spending will quickly outweigh the benefits of the points. How to sign up to the Boots Advantage Card scheme YOU can sign up for the Boost scheme online and in store. You can grab a physical card in store, and then register the card online at the Boots' registration page here. If you're signing up online, head to the Boots Advantage Card application page here. Enter your email address to register. Or, you can sign up through the Boots app. Download it for free and follow the instructions. Advantage prices Boots has followed in the steps of major supermarkets by offering special lower prices on thousands of selected products to advantage card holders. You can get up to 50% off certain products. For example, we've spotted offers where you can get almost 10% off nearly everything if you spend £25. Another offer we spotted is that you can get £5 off Fenty skin hydra vizor SP30 moisturiser range. The Invisible Moisturizer from this range is £35, which means you can get it for £30. Consumer deals expert Dan Evans from said: "Loyalty cards have become more of a must have than just a nice extra, in this day and age, especially with instant discounts at the till helping cut the cost of your bills. "With so many retailers competing for attention, shopping around really pays off." I've saved thousands with my Boots Advantage card - here's my tricks to boosting points Mayah Riaz, 42, from Nottingham is a pro at boosting her Advantage card points, and has saved 23,732 points worth £237. 32. The publicist at Maya Media estimates she spends around £100-£200 a month at Boots, which would ordinarily mean around 300-600 points worth between £3 and £6. However, through savvy shopping tricks, Maya manages to boost her points to around 400-800 points a month worth between £4 and £8. She says she's saved thousands thanks to the scheme, which she has been a member for since 1997. She says: "I always make a list of things I need and when they have points offers, I bulk buy items during this period. "I also use the app regularly so I can get coupons and points tailored for me." She also tries to shop with friends who don't have the loyalty card so she can swipe hers. Mayah admits she has also asked to swipe her card if she sees someone in the queue who doesn't have an advantage card. She says: "I used to do this a lot when I was younger but it's more difficult these days with self check-outs and also I don't always go in-store for my shopping." She said: "I love buying my perfume with the points, as that feels like a treat. "Only this week I looked to see I have enough points to buy a new GHD straighteners which is currently discounted too. "But part of me hasn't been able to let me buy it as I can't bear to lose nearly all of my points in one go." Spend on points weekends Delay your shopping trips to the weekend, where Boots is more likely to launch points offers. Shops will more likely launch offers over the weekend to tempt customers in stores. Typical deals that have launched in the past include 1,000 extra points when spending a sizeable amount such as £50 or £60. Quick email trick Boots Advantage card offers will usually be advertised by email. The trick is to sign up for marketing emails to hoover up all the available offers. Sign up to the Boots mailing list here. Make sure to check your inbox on Thursdays or Fridays, so you can plan your trip. You could even set up a special email inbox for offers from Boots, and other retailers, so it doesn't clog up your normal inbox. That way, you'll never miss a deal. Recycle for points Boots has a scheme where you can recycle your empty cosmetics, health and beauty packaging to get a big points boost worth up to £5. There are usually drop-off points located in store. To use the scheme you'll need to download the Boots Scan2recycle app. Scan at least five empty items through the app for recycling. You can recycle items that can't ordinarily be recycled at home, such as mascara, eyeshadow pallets or travel-sized toiletry containers. Once you've dropped off the empty packaging, you'll then get a voucher in your app which you can scan when spending £10 or more to get a 500 points boost. Parenting Club If you have kids, then you can boost your points by spending on essentials like nappies and baby food. To do this, sign up to the store's Parenting Club if you have a child under five. You can boost your points by bagging eight instead of three for every £1 spent on baby items. You also get access to in-store events, free gifts and extra savings when you sign up to the Club so it's worthwhile if you have a little one. Stack offers to boost your savings. For example, shoppers can currently get 10% off a £30 on selected baby products with the code BABYJULY. Plus, save an extra 5% on your shop with the code BIRTHDAY. So if you spent £30 on qualifying products, your shopping would actually be £25.50. 'I save my points to get my Christmas presents for FREE' Carol Wiltshire, 60, is the founder of underwear brand String Nix saves her points to spend at Christmas each year. The savvy shopper from Guildford spends around £200 a month in Boots. And has recently joined the Over 60s club which allows her to bank eight points for every £1 spent on certain items. She mostly saves the points to help out during the costly festive period. Carol said: "I have around 9,000 points at the moment which is the equivalent of £90.00. "By Christmas I like to have around £200 - £300 in points to spend on little luxuries, stocking fillers and everyday essentials." Carol makes a list of everything she needs when ordering online or go to the store. And always uses the app to get offers such as double points. She added: "Boots Advantage is a really nice rewards programme because you actually see a cash amount rather than just points. "If you have the app on your phone you don't need cash, you can use your points to pay for the whole basket." Over 60s can earn extra points Older shoppers can get boosted points too. When you hit 60 and you have an Advantage card, you can join Boots Over 60s rewards, which means you'll scoop eight points for every £1 spent on on Boots Own and exclusive brands. These include names such as No7, Soap & Glory, Botanics, Liz Earle, Champneys, Soltan, Natural Collection and Joules. There is also access to in-store events, as well as exclusive offers. This is in addition to the 10% off Boots Price Advantage prices. Get a Birthday bonus Treat yourself on your birthday and get free bonus points in the process. During your birthday month, you can double your points, which is six points for every £1 spent. Make sure you put in your date of birth when signing up so you can access the offer. Remember to add the offer to your card before spending. Big ticket items can boost points Did you know you can get kitchen appliances at Boots? The Advantage scheme works on these products, so you can bank huge points with these big ticket items. For example, if you bought the Bosch 10kg washing machine for £499, you could get 1,497 worth of points - worth £14.97. Before you make your purchase, see if you can buy the same model for cheaper elsewhere. If you can't, then you've got yourself a huge bargain.
Scottish Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Boots shopper reveals how she got Pampers nappies for free instead of £5
Read below for more freebies you can get for your little one OH BABY Boots shopper reveals how she got Pampers nappies for free instead of £5 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BOOTS shopper has revealed how they got a packet of Pampers worth £5 for free. The savvy shopper could not believe their luck after picking up the baby essential for nothing. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The shopper got her hands on the baby product for free Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Writing on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, they said: "Check your Boots Advantage card if you're in the parent and toddler group. "You can get a pack of size 2 or 3 pampers nappies." But many fellow shoppers were confused about how to find the offer or why it was not available to them. Boots has a free parent club for Boots Advantage Card holders who are expecting a baby or have children under 5. The scheme offers benefits like extra points on baby products and free gifts. You also get eight Advantage Card points for every £1 spent on baby products. But customers can also get personalised offers such as freebies and discounts on products they buy frequently. To find the exclusive offers that are available, you need to log into the Boots Advantage Card app. You should be able to see personalised offers in the "My offers" section of the app. These deals can then be redeemed in a Boots store. Beauty fans say Boots' new dupe is 'much better' than £21 lip mask Kate Moss & Kendall Jenner love & it's £16.50 cheaper And it is not just nappies that shoppers can get discounts or freebies on. One shopper picked up free breast pads, a dummy and a milk bottle by using the scheme. In the past customers have also managed to pick up a 250ml bottle of Aveeno baby hair and body wash. The programme also gives free gifts at key stages of your baby's development and parenting advice. OTHER FREEBIES FOR PARENTS The Pampers Rewards app lets parents earn points for every nappy product they purchase. Every packet of nappies or wipes comes with a QR code which parents can scan to earn points. These points can then be converted into money-off vouchers that you can use in major supermarkets such as Tesco or Sainsbury's. For every five stamps you collect, you get a £2 off voucher to spend on a Pampers Jumbo+ Pack. Parents also earn more points as their child goes up in size, with larger nappies earning more points. Ella's Kitchen gives parents vouchers for its food pouches when they sign up for its "Ella's Friends" loyalty scheme. The package also comes with a free baby weaning chart to map your child's progress. You can find out more by visiting Meanwhile, M&S customers who join its parenthood group can get access to two initial offers. One of them is a year-long 10% discount on baby grows - for example, a five-pack of pure cotton sleepsuits, usually costing £15.50, will be £13.95. They can also enjoy a free slice of cake, pastry or a fruit pot, every week when you buy a hot drink at a M&S cafe.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Boots shopper reveals how she got Pampers nappies for free instead of £5
A BOOTS shopper has revealed how they got a packet of Pampers worth £5 for free. The savvy shopper could not believe their luck after picking up the baby essential for nothing. Writing on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, they said: "Check your Boots Advantage card if you're in the parent and toddler group. "You can get a pack of size 2 or 3 pampers nappies." But many fellow shoppers were confused about how to find the offer or why it was not available to them. Boots has a free parent club for Boots Advantage Card holders who are expecting a baby or have children under 5. The scheme offers benefits like extra points on baby products and free gifts. You also get eight Advantage Card points for every £1 spent on baby products. But customers can also get personalised offers such as freebies and discounts on products they buy frequently. To find the exclusive offers that are available, you need to log into the Boots Advantage Card app. You should be able to see personalised offers in the "My offers" section of the app. These deals can then be redeemed in a Boots store. Beauty fans say Boots' new dupe is 'much better' than £21 lip mask Kate Moss & Kendall Jenner love & it's £16.50 cheaper And it is not just nappies that shoppers can get discounts or freebies on. One shopper picked up free breast pads, a dummy and a milk bottle by using the scheme. In the past customers have also managed to pick up a 250ml bottle of Aveeno baby hair and body wash. The programme also gives free gifts at key stages of your baby's development and parenting advice. OTHER FREEBIES FOR PARENTS The Pampers Rewards app lets parents earn points for every nappy product they purchase. Every packet of nappies or wipes comes with a QR code which parents can scan to earn points. These points can then be converted into money -off vouchers that you can use in major supermarkets such as Tesco or Sainsbury's. For every five stamps you collect, you get a £2 off voucher to spend on a Pampers Jumbo+ Pack. Parents also earn more points as their child goes up in size, with larger nappies earning more points. Ella's Kitchen gives parents vouchers for its food pouches when they sign up for its "Ella's Friends" loyalty scheme. The package also comes with a free baby weaning chart to map your child's progress. You can find out more by visiting Meanwhile, M&S customers who join its parenthood group can get access to two initial offers. One of them is a year-long 10% discount on baby grows - for example, a five-pack of pure cotton sleepsuits, usually costing £15.50, will be £13.95. They can also enjoy a free slice of cake, pastry or a fruit pot, every week when you buy a hot drink at a M&S cafe. What help is available for parents? CHILDCARE can be a costly business. Here is how you can get help. 30 hours free childcare - Parents of three and four-year-olds can apply for 30 hours free childcare a week. To qualify you must usually work at least 16 hours a week at the national living or minimum wage and earn less than £100,000 a year. Tax credits - For children under 20, some families can get help with childcare costs. Childcare vouchers - If your employer offers childcare vouchers you can get up to £55 a week in tax and national insurance savings. You pay for your childcare before your tax contributions are taken out. This scheme is open to new joiners until October 4, 2018, when it is planned that tax-free childcare will replace the vouchers. Tax-free childcare - Available to working families and the self-employed, for every £8 you put in the government will add an extra £2.
