Tesco to Make Clubcard Loyalty Scheme Available to Under‑18s

The supermarket’s move aims to give younger shoppers access to discounts and points, supporting families managing grocery costs.

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00:02Tesco plans to open its club card loyalty scheme to customers under 18 later this year, aiming to

00:08broaden access to discounts on groceries, meal deals and points converted into vouchers. The move

00:14follows campaigns urging supermarkets to remove age restrictions that prevent younger shoppers

00:19from benefiting from reward schemes. Currently, eligibility varies across major UK retailers,

00:26with some allowing junior memberships via their parents' accounts. Consumer groups say expanding

00:32access helps households manage rising food prices. Tesco has not yet specified how the

00:37under 18 rollout will operate, but intends the change to be implemented fully during 2026.