Tesco Clubcard shoppers can unlock 5,000 bonus points with Virgin by making one simple change before January 26.

To bag the huge points bonus, supermarket shoppers simply need to swap their Tesco Clubcard points for Virgin points before the January deadline which will then give them access to an array of experiences with Virgin Red (Virgin’s rewards club), including hotel stays, flights, cruises and VIP nights out. Shoppers simply need to sign up to auto-exchange their Tesco Clubcard points into Virgin points for the first time by 11:59pm on January 25 – so just before the clock strikes midnight on January 26 – and they will be rewarded with a 5,000 points bonus, and Clubcard points will then automatically be converted into Virgin Points with each quarterly Clubcard statement.

But the points bonus isn’t the only incentive to sign up, as every Tesco Clubcard point is worth two points with Virgin, so shoppers can essentially double their points value. For example, when you turn 400 Clubcard points into Virgin Points, you’ll get 800 Virgin points in return so it’s an easy way to make your money go further.

Tesco Clubcard members can join Virgin Red for free and start collecting Virgin Points straight away to spend on various trips and treats. Clubcard members just need to log into Virgin Red and follow the instructions to sign up to auto-exchange. 

Members must remain signed up to automatically exchange their Clubcard points into Virgin Points on January 25, 2026, and must have at least 250 Clubcard points in their account to qualify for the bonus, which will be awarded on February 22, 2026.

Tesco said: “Can bread get you to the beach? Can potatoes get you in the pool? Can sugar get you some sun? The answer is… yes. 

“What you might not know is your collection of Tesco Clubcard points can actually be exchanged into Virgin Points. Learn something new every day, eh? And with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Virgin Points can be spent on reward flights, upgrades or combined with cash for amazing value Points Plus Money fares for a trip of a lifetime. 

“And now, you can use your Virgin Points for every seat onboard, giving you limitless choice and flexibility when planning your next trip.

“The only thing left to think about is where you’ll land next. This could be one unforgettable summer, so swap your Clubcard points for Virgin Points and get packing!​”

Virgin points have no expiry date and can be spent with Virgin Atlantic and 25 other partner airlines, including Air France and KLM. Every Clubcard point is worth two Virgin Points, so £1.50 in Clubcard vouchers will get you 300 Virgin Points.

Virgin added: “The bonus 5,000 Virgin Points could get you one step closer to your next adventures with a £25 gift card for Virgin Experience Days or £25 off train travel with Virgin Trains Ticketing. 

“Earn a few more points and you could even bag yourself a flight from London to New York, with Economy Reward Seats starting from 6,000 Virgin Points one way!”