Asda shopping tips: £30 ‘cashback’, rewards scheme, peak-time deliveries, and more

As the supermarket announces a new £30 'cashback' offer to credit card applicants, we look at the best ways to get rewarded for your regular Asda shop.

Cashback tip #1: get an Asda credit card

Asda has just launched a promotion that will allow new credit card customers to earn £30 in ‘cashback’.

Those who apply for the Asda Money Credit Card (27.9% APR) before 20 October will receive their reward in Asda Pounds.

As the name suggests, these aren’t actual currency and can only be spent at the supermarket.

To qualify for the offer, you’ll need to make purchases worth at least £50 on the card at Asda and set up a Direct Debit within 60 days.

Once you’ve met this criteria, you should receive your £30 within 90 days of opening the account.

Your reward will show in your credit card app and online account.

As an added perk, the Money Credit Card also pays 0.75% 'cashback' on all your Asda purchases (plus 0.2% on all other spending), which will be paid out in the form of Asda Pounds.

This could be a nice way to earn cashback on your Asda shop long-term.

Of course, not everyone is going to be happy having to take out a credit card just to earn something back on their Asda shopping. If that's you, there are other cashback options available...

Cashback tip #2: sign up to Asda Rewards

Asda Rewards is another way shoppers can earn a little something back when they spend at the supermarket.

By scanning the app every time you shop, you can build up your ‘cashpot’.

It’s essentially a cashback balance that can then be used in Asda down the line to reduce the size of your shopping bill.

‘Cashpot’ rewards can be earned in two main ways. The first is by purchasing ‘star products’, where you get 10% of the product’s price added to your cashpot. 

There are also ‘milestone missions’ that you can complete for further cashpot additions.

These missions will vary and could cover spending a certain amount in a particular department or spending a minimum amount over a series of visits.

The scheme is free to join, so it’s got to be worth a try for regular and even occasional Asda shoppers.

Cashback tip #3: use a cashback website

Some of the big cashback sites pay cashback when you spend with Asda through them.

For example, at Quidco, you can currently get 3.2% cashback on all George clothing, up to £12 cashback on Asda Mobile SIM-only deals and up to £6 back on Asda travel insurance.

You just need to register for one of these sites, click on the tracked Asda links and do your shopping as usual.

Cashback will then be paid into your account once your purchase is verified.

While offers are sometimes reserved for first-time customers, they may also be available to existing shoppers.

Don't forget about voucher codes

Another good option if you want to save some cash at Asda is to see if there are any voucher codes you can apply to your shop, which will reduce the size of your bill.

There is no shortage of voucher code websites to choose from, though be warned, these are often limited to new shoppers.

Pick up a Christmas Savings Card

It may only be Spring, but the earlier you start saving up for Christmas 2024 the better. 

The Asda Christmas Savings Card allows you to save money on the card and, come November, you'll receive a bonus based upon what you've saved.

If you save £30, you'll get a £1 bonus; while saving £280 will bag you a healthy £15 reward. 

You can load money onto the card at the checkout; an easy way to do this is simply rounding up your bill, or you can top it up online.

Make sure to register your card online so you still have access to your money if you lose the card.

Also, keep in mind that the card balance can only be spent at Asda and that the scheme isn't FSCS protected, so you would lose your money in the unlikely event the supermarket went under.

Get a Delivery Pass

Asda charges up to £7 for each online grocery delivery, but you can save with the Asda Delivery Pass.

You are allowed to order as many deliveries as you might need for a set monthly or annual price, plus you have access to peak-time delivery slots at no extra cost.

Delivery Pass options include:

• Anytime Delivery Pass – 12 months (£65 one-off payment);
• Midweek Delivery Pass – 12 months (Tuesday to Thursday for £39.50 one-off payment).

You can also opt to pay for them monthly, in which case they cost £6.95 a month for the anytime pass and £3.95 a month for the midweek pass.

The delivery pass comes with a savings guarantee. Asda promises if the pass doesn’t save you more than standard delivery charges, you’ll receive an eVoucher for the difference.

Don’t forget to spend a minimum of £40 each time you use your pass. If your shop is below the minimum spend you can still check out, but you'll be charged the price of your chosen delivery slot.

You can also check out our guide on supermarket deliveries and how to save money.

Try Asda’s Just Essentials range

Asda relaunched its budget range last year with the new name of Just Essentials.

It’s a no-frills range, but it can work out substantially cheaper than going for the pricier, branded alternatives.