Tesco is making big changes to the way their customers shop online in the next two months.
The supermarket currently charges £4 if the value of your home delivery shop is below £40 - but this is rising in a few weeks.
As from May 2, Tesco's online minimum order spend is rising to £50 and the charge for if you go under this amount is also going up to £5. However, the minimum order fee of £25 for click and collect shoppers will remain the same, reported The Mirror.
READ MORE: M&S fans say 'unreal' new Easter snack is 'best one yet'
The changes were pointed out by unimpressed shoppers on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group. In a post shared on the group, one person said: “The minimum checkout basket is rising from £40 to £50.
“I know this is easily done for families but I know lots of people on their own unable to do a weekly shop and it's been a lifeline but the rise to £50 will be far too much.” Replying to this post, another shopper said: “Far too high.”
Another commented: “My budget I've set myself for years has been £40, so this is a bit of a blow for me.”
A Tesco spokesperson said: “To ensure we can continue to serve our online customers as effectively as possible, from May 2 we are making some changes to our minimum basket threshold, the first change we are making in nearly eight years. For the vast majority of our customers, there will be no change to the way they shop."
The news comes after Tesco expanded its speedy Whoosh delivery service - which delivers groceries in as little as 30 minutes - to 1,000 Tesco Express stores. Delivery costs £2.99 per order, with an extra charge of £2 added if you spend under £15. Tesco reports usage of the Whoosh service has increased by 30% this year.
How does this compare to other supermarkets?
- Sainsbury's shoppers have to spend a minimum of £40 and the fee for orders under this amount is £7.
- Asda customers also have a minimum spend of £40 and they are charged £3 if they go under this.
- Morrisons shoppers need to spend £25 minimum and those below £40 are charged £3.
- Iceland customers have a minimum spend of £40 and incur a £3 fee if they spend less than this.
Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here
READ MORE:
Tesco shoppers adore 'dreamy' F&F Clothing apple green dress that's a Zara dupe
I tried a flattering' £27 Matalan jumpsuit that 'made me feel confident'
Mango shoppers desperate to buy 'stunning' midi dress they 'need'
New Look's 'incredible' £36 dress that's 'perfect for a spring wedding'
Dunelm's 'fresh' and 'soft' £14 duvet set that 'brightens up a room'
