TL;DR
Tesco has updated the Clubcard meal deal to a £5.50 Clubcard price. The deal includes a main, snack and drink from designated ranges. Non-Clubcard customers pay a higher standard price, and the deal is available in most stores and online.
Tesco has updated the Clubcard meal deal to a £5.50 Clubcard price, with a higher standard price for non-Clubcard customers. The deal includes a main, snack and drink from designated ranges and is available in most Tesco stores and through tesco.com.
How the new pricing works
The £5.50 Clubcard meal deal price applies when customers tap or scan their Clubcard at checkout. Non-Clubcard customers pay the higher standard price, which is set by Tesco and varies depending on the items selected.
Clubcard membership is free. Sign-ups are completed in the Tesco app or at the customer service desk, with a digital card available immediately. Paper cards arrive in the post.
What is included in the deal
The main can be a sandwich, wrap, salad, sushi, pasta pot or similar from the designated meal deal range. Snacks include crisps, fruit, chocolate bars or yoghurt. Drinks cover water, soft drinks, juice, milk and selected coffee.
Some premium items such as Pret-style salads, Innocent smoothies and Costa Coffee drinks are tagged as part of the deal in selected stores. The qualifying items are marked on the shelf with a meal deal label.
How it compares against rivals
Sainsbury's, Boots, Co-op and Morrisons all run similar meal deal promotions, with prices ranging from £3.50 to £5.50 depending on the retailer and whether a loyalty card is used. The Tesco £5.50 deal sits at the higher end of the market range.
Boots's £4 Meal Deal is one of the cheapest in the high street market. Co-op's £4 meal deal is available with a Co-op Membership. Sainsbury's runs a £3.50 By Sainsbury's deal alongside higher-priced premium tiers.
Online and Express stores
The meal deal is available at most Tesco Express convenience stores as well as superstores. Online ordering through tesco.com adds the deal price automatically when the qualifying items are placed in the basket.
Customers using Tesco Whoosh same-hour delivery can also access the meal deal price. The delivery fee is added separately, with the meal deal items priced at the deal level rather than individually.
Loyalty scheme context
Tesco Clubcard has more than 23 million households as members across the UK, making it the largest grocery loyalty programme. Clubcard prices apply to thousands of products beyond the meal deal.
Reward Partners such as Pizza Express, Disney+, Cineworld and Eurostar let customers convert Clubcard vouchers at higher face value. The conversion route is the main way customers maximise Clubcard value.
Key facts
- Clubcard meal deal price is £5.50.
- Non-Clubcard customers pay higher standard price.
- Includes main, snack and drink from designated ranges.
- Available in superstores, Express and online.
- Tesco Clubcard has over 23 million household members.
FAQ
How much does the Tesco meal deal cost now?
£5.50 with a Clubcard. Non-Clubcard customers pay a higher standard price. The Clubcard is free to sign up for through the Tesco app or at the customer service desk.
What can I include in the deal?
A main, snack and drink from designated meal deal ranges. The qualifying items are marked on the shelf with a meal deal label, and the deal automatically applies at checkout.
Is the deal available online?
Yes, through tesco.com and the Tesco Whoosh same-hour delivery service. The deal price is applied automatically when qualifying items are added to the basket.
How does it compare with other supermarkets?
Sainsbury's, Boots, Co-op and Morrisons all run meal deal promotions ranging from £3.50 to £5.50. The Tesco £5.50 deal is at the higher end of the high street market range.
