E.ON changes its Tesco Clubcard deal for earning points from gas and electricity

I wrote a piece recently about earning Avios via Tesco Clubcard by taking your gas and electricity from E.ON.  A few weeks later, I switched our own gas and electricity to E.ON – albeit that the transfer has not yet completed.

E.ON has just announced an overhaul of its reward structures.

Some customers who currently collect Tesco Clubcard points directly via E.ON have had letters saying that they will no longer do so.  On the upside, E.ON is giving them – upfront – the remainder of the points they were due to earn in their current contract year.

However, at the same time, E.ON has launched E.ON Rewards.

E.ON Rewards is simplicity itself:

You earn a capped 1,500 points per year for being on an eligible tariff

Points accrue daily and are awarded monthly

You can either transfer these to Tesco Clubcard (1:1, no minimum) or for High Street shopping vouchers (500 = £5 voucher)

Whilst it isn’t clear, it appears that some customers who currently collect Clubcard points will NOT be on an ‘eligible tariff’, which is why they are effectively being ‘paid off’!

How does this compare to the current deal?

At present, you receive 1,000 Clubcard points in year one, 1,500 in year 2 and 2,000 in year 3.  You will still receive an average of 1,500 points under the new scheme and if you switch supplier each year – which you should – you will be better off.  You also gain the option of taking shopping vouchers instead.

However …. E.ON used to give an additional 1,000 Clubcard points a year if you took ‘dual fuel’ and a further 1,000 points per year if you took your own meter readings.  These bonuses are no longer available, and overall make the new offer worse.

It is worth noting that you must opt-in to receive E.ON Rewards.  This is presumably to keep costs down by not giving anything to people unless they pro-actively make the effort.  You also need to pro-actively visit the E.ON website to transfer your points, or they will expire after 2 years.

You can find out more about E.ON rewards here.

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How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (March 2025)

As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Avios points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses!

In February 2022, Barclaycard launched two exciting new Barclaycard Avios Mastercard cards with a bonus of up to 25,000 Avios. You can apply here.

You qualify for the bonus on these cards even if you have a British Airways American Express card:

Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard

Get 25,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher at £10,000 Read our full review

Barclaycard Avios Mastercard

Get 5,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher at £20,000 Read our full review

There are two official British Airways American Express cards with attractive sign-up bonuses:

British Airways American Express Premium Plus

30,000 Avios and the famous annual 2-4-1 voucher Read our full review

British Airways American Express

5,000 Avios for signing up and an Economy 2-4-1 voucher for spending £15,000 Read our full review

You can also get generous sign-up bonuses by applying for American Express cards which earn Membership Rewards points. These points convert at 1:1 into Avios.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

Run your own business?

We recommend Capital on Tap for limited companies. You earn 1 Avios per £1 which is impressive for a Visa card, and the standard card is FREE. Capital on Tap cards also have no FX fees.

Capital on Tap Visa

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Capital on Tap Pro Visa

10,500 points (=10,500 Avios) plus good benefits Read our full review

There is also a British Airways American Express card for small businesses:

British Airways American Express Accelerating Business

30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review

There are also generous bonuses on the two American Express Business cards, with the points converting at 1:1 into Avios. These cards are open to sole traders as well as limited companies.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 8th April 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to 120,000 points. You receive 80,000 points when you spend £12,000 within three months and a further 40,000 points if you spend on the card between Month 14 and Month 17. Points convert 1:1 into Avios and many other programmes. Click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 8th April 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 60,000 points. You receive 40,000 points when you spend £6,000 within three months and a further 20,000 points if you spend on the card between Month 14 and Month 17. Points convert 1:1 into Avios and many other programmes. Click here to apply.

American Express Business Platinum

Up to 120,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

American Express Business Gold

Up to 60,000 points sign-up bonus and FREE for a year Read our full review

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Avios. This includes both personal and small business cards.