Collect Nectar points with Sainsbury's - in store and online

Sainsbury's was founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury and his wife Mary Ann Sainsbury in London and has grown to become one of the UK's largest retailers.

Sainsbury's has over 1,000 stores, employing around 150,000 people. Outlets range from convenience stores to hypermarkets, all designed to create the best possible shopping experience.

Shop for everything from groceries to clothes to furniture either in store or online.

Sainsbury's is passionate about protecting the environment and has a plan of 20 key commitments, ranging from supplier animal welfare and fair trade standards, to making sure the best quality products are on the shelves. Find out more here.

How do I collect points with Sainsbury's?

You can collect Nectar points by swiping your card at the till in Sainsbury's stores, cafes and petrol stations. You can also collect points online through Nectar eShops, on both grocery and non-grocery products, or via Sainsbury's.co.uk.

How many Nectar points can I collect?

The number of points you can collect depends on what you are buying. You'll get 2 points per £1 spent in store or online and 1 point per litre of fuel purchased at Sainsbury's petrol stations. You'll also pick up an extra point for every bag you reuse in store.

Is there anything that I can't collect points on with Sainsbury's?

Exclusions do apply on various Sainsbury's goods and services. See terms and conditions to find out more.

How long does it take to get my points?

Nectar points collected with Sainsbury's in store will appear in your account automatically - check your receipt to see your balance. If you shop online, points will be credited within 28 days. If you're waiting for points to be credited, you can check your Nectar points statement. If 28 days have elapsed and you haven't received your points, we'd be happy to investigate: contact Nectar here.

How can I make sure I collect the maximum amount of Nectar points?

Keep an eye out for bonus points promotions throughout the year - plus take advantage of offers tailor made for you on coupons printed with your receipt at the till in store. You can also collect an extra 50 points every time you place an online grocery shop order, provided you start at nectar.com.

Why is my Sainsbury's receipt missing points?

There are several reasons that this may have happened - points should show on your receipt straight away, but if you shop every day, the total may take a little time to update. If you share your account with another cardholder, they may have recently spent points which would have been deducted. Finally, bonus points aren't shown separately, so you may not have noticed these in your total.

Can I claim points if I went shopping in Sainsbury's but forgot my card?

Sainsbury's will credit points from up to two receipts, provided you return with them within 14 days. Simply take your Nectar card and receipt back to the store where you made the transaction.

Can I spend Nectar points at Sainsbury's?

You can spend points in store by swiping your card at the till. 500 points = £2.50 to spend, so just tell the cashier how many multiples of 500 points you'd like to use. You can also spend your points online, either by purchasing an e-voucher to use at Sainsburys.co.uk, or by purchasing a separate e-voucher to use at Sainsbury's Entertainment.

Can I spend Nectar points in any Sainsbury's store?

Provided you've previously used your card in a store in the past 12 months, you'll be able to spend points there. If that isn't the case, use your card to collect points once and you'll be able to spend points in that store 24 hours later.