High street chemist Boots is revamping its loyalty scheme from May, with some major changes in the pipeline for customers.
The good news is that the retailer's 17m Advantage Card holders will now receive 10% discount when they shop for Boots own-brand products with the loyalty card, but the loyalty points shoppers earn when they use the card are being cut by 25%. The Boots loyalty card has always been one of the most generous and simple loyalty schemes since it was launched in 1997 and will remain so, although the four points for every £1 spent will reduce to three points as part of the shake-up. Each point is worth around 1p and by comparison, you’ll earn one Clubcard point for every £1 you spend in Tesco, with each point again being worth 1p.
The changes will kick in from early May, although the exact date has not yet been released. However, some will still be able to get more points if they're signed up to certain schemes., such as over-60s receiving eight points for every £1 spent on Boots branded products and Boots Parenting Club members also getting eight points for every £1 spent on baby items. The current rule that you have to have enough points to cover the whole purchase will stay in force.
