Tesco launches new Clubcard for 1.6 million Britons with access to exclusive discounts and meal deals

Tesco has launched a new Clubcard membership for 16 and 17-year-olds, giving teenagers access to discounted loyalty prices for the first time.The UK's largest supermarket has introduced Clubcard for 16-17s, allowing younger shoppers to benefit from thousands of Clubcard Prices offers available across its stores.It marks a significant change for Tesco, which previously limited Clubcard membership to customers aged 18 and over.The expansion follows criticism from consumer groups that younger shoppers were being excluded from lower grocery prices because of age restrictions attached to supermarket loyalty schemes. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Teenage members will now be able to access discounted Clubcard Prices and collect points that can be exchanged for vouchers to spend in Tesco stores.However, 16 and 17-year-olds cannot sign up independently and must instead be invited by a parent or guardian who already has a Clubcard account.The scheme is only available digitally through the Tesco app or website, with no physical Clubcard issued to younger members.Parents or guardians wishing to enrol a teenager must open the Tesco app and select the identity icon in the top corner to access their account settings.An Invite to Clubcard button allows an existing member to send a registration link directly to their teenager.Tesco said the invitation feature is only available through the latest version of the app, meaning some customers may need to update it before the option appears.Shama Wilson, Tesco's membership and loyalty director, said: We are delighted to be giving younger customers access to Tesco Clubcard for the first time, and we have no doubt that it will prove popular with 16 and 17-year-olds, whether they are shopping in one of our 'big Tesco' or 'little Tesco' stores.Ms Wilson highlighted some of the benefits available to younger members from the first day of the scheme.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSMajor British retailer 'owes millions' after collapse as 21 stores face closureSlash 60 off robot vacuum cleaners from Eufy on Amazon todayRachel Reeves preps ANOTHER ISA overhaul after launching 22 tax raid on savingsShe said: From today, our new Clubcard for 16-17s members will not only be able to get Clubcard Prices in-store, including our iconic Tesco lunchtime meal deal for just £3.85, but also collect points that they can turn into vouchers for money off their in-store shopping.Tesco Clubcard has been operating for more than 30 years and remains Britain's largest supermarket loyalty programme.More than 24 million households across the UK are signed up to the scheme, with a Clubcard used in more than 80 per cent of all Tesco sales.Members can access thousands of discounted Clubcard Prices offers each week, both in stores and online.Tesco said the expansion could benefit around 1.63 million 16 and 17-year-olds living across the UK who are now eligible to join the programme.Clubcard members receive one point for every £1 spent in Tesco stores, and 150 points can be converted into a voucher worth £1.50 to use towards future shopping.The retailer's decision means teenagers will now be able to take advantage of the same loyalty discounts as adult shoppers while beginning to build up rewards through their own purchases. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter