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Tesco Plans to Open Clubcard to Under-18s This Year

Tesco cites an ongoing review after criticism that minors miss out on Clubcard-only prices.

Overview

  • The retailer said it is actively reviewing Clubcard with the intention of extending eligibility to under-18s in 2026, with timing and details still to be confirmed.
  • Under current rules, younger shoppers cannot access Clubcard prices such as the £3.85 meal deal and instead pay the standard £4.25.
  • Which? says non-Clubcard users paid about £52 more on a large trolley shop, and its retail editor Reena Sewraz welcomed Tesco’s pledge while urging swift implementation.
  • Tesco stressed that shoppers without a Clubcard can still find value through its Aldi Price Match and Everyday Low Prices initiatives.
  • Other chains largely restrict loyalty schemes to adults, with Morrisons raising its minimum age to 18 in July 2025, as the CMA has encouraged supermarkets to enable access for under-18s.