MILLIONS are missing out on hidden supermarket freebies from shops like Tesco, M&S and Lidl.
Many shoppers use loyalty cards to get money off products, but they are often the key to getting free items too.
With the click of a button you could be on your way to filling your basket with loads of free goods.
Below we explain what supermarkets are giving away samples and goodies for customers.
BOOTS
Everyone knows and loves Boots‘ Advantage Card for helping shoppers to save money on makeup and beauty.
But did you know the pharmacy has a parents club which can help you score freebies for your little one and earn extra points.
Recently, one eagle-eyed shopper managed to nab a free packet of Pampers nappies and a baby cook book.
The offers for free items will usually displayed in the Boots Advantage card app or website.
Go into the “Shop” section when you log onto your device, and you should see a section that reads “View Offers”.
This should then show shoppers any free items that can claim.
The Boots Parenting Club is free and exclusive to UK Boots Advantage Card members who are either pregnant or have a child under five years old.
You can sign up by visiting www.boots.com/shopping/advantage-card/parenting-club.
M&S
M&S often gives its Sparks Card holders free items.
It too has a parenting club which last week gave out free biscuits to those signed up to the service for Mother’s Day.
And its not only free biscuits that you can by registering for the club.
Families can save on essential items including clothing for babies, bedding, as well as maternity and nursing bras.
Once customers join the parent hood and sign the “Parent Pledge”, they 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.
M&S is not the only store that offers deals and discounts for parents.
And you don’t need to be a parent to get freebies at M&S.
Shoppers signed up for the Sparks membership can get a free item on their birthday, all they need to do is put their date of birth into the app when they join.
TESCO
Tesco Clubcard holders should always double check recipients before tossing them to ensure they don’t miss out on claiming free goods.
More often than not you need to be a Clubcard member to see these freebies on your receipts.
Tesco Clubcard is a free loyalty program that allows members to earn points for money off shopping at Tesco.
As well as reeving free samples, shoppers can also get coupons which help you save on the shop.
You can find these coupons in your Tesco app or on your Clubcard statement.
These offers are based on your shopping habits so they will vary from person to person.
For example, a coupon may give you money off extra points of money off when you buy a certain product.
Some can be used both in-store and online.
While others may only be used either online or in-store, scanned at the till, or along with your Clubcard.
One shopper managed to claim a free packet of Pampers nappies by looking at their Tesco receipt.
Speaking at the time, the mum said: “It pays to always select receipt at Tesco, you never know what free offer would come your way”.
LIDL
The Lidl Plus app is a free loyalty program that offers discounts and personalised coupons.
But it can also give you access to freebies, such as free bakery items.
Members will receive a free coupon to claim a free doughnut on their birthday.
All you need to do its register your birthday when you initially sign up.
You have seven days to claim the free item starting from when it was issued.
WHAT OTHER SUPERMARKETS GIVE AWAY FREE ITEMS?
Aldi shoppers have access to free tampons and pads as part of a campaign to end period poverty.
They will be accessible in its store bathrooms for staff and customers.
The service is available in around 70% of its 1000 plus store and the initiative will be rolled out to all sites by the end of May.
In the past, Sainsbury’s has also given vouchers to its Nectar Card holders to pick up free items such as fabric softener.
The vouchers usually print off at the till along with your receipt, so it is always worth keeping an eye out to ensure your don’t miss them.
Meanwhile, Asda is trialling a vending machine that givers away free samples to its loyalty customers.
The first product given away was a milkshake made by Muller.
An Asda spokesperson previously said “We are trialling a digital sampling machine at our Pilsworth store so that customers can try newly launched products from our branded partners simply by scanning their Asda Rewards ID.“
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
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