BP is leaving Nectar on 31st May
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BP has confirmed it is leaving Nectar on 31st May.
As we covered in this long article back in March, there are major changes in petrol station loyalty taking place this Summer.
Shell Drivers Club is closing to be replaced by a new scheme called Shell Go+. This is NOT points based and so you cannot earn Avios. The last day to collect Avios from Shell Drivers Club is 30th June. Learn more on ba.com here.
Esso is withdrawing from Tesco Clubcard. The exact date is not known but I assume it will be 31st May.
BP is withdrawing from Nectar. The date for this is now confirmed as 31st May. You will not be able to earn or spend Nectar points at BP from this date.
Once this is done, Esso will be signing up with Nectar on 1st June – a move that I genuinely cannot understand, since Nectar has about as much traction with the public as a greasy pole. You can already register your Nectar number via the Esso app.
In terms of points collection opportunities:
Avios collectors can only collect at Tesco filling stations, via Clubcard conversions. You will no longer be able to earn via Shell Drivers Club or Esso.
Virgin Flying Club collectors can only collect at Tesco filling stations, via Clubcard conversion. You will no longer be able to earn via Esso. The Texaco / Virgin Atlantic partnership ended last year.
Nectar collectors cannot earn at BP from 30th May but will be able to collect at Esso from 1st June.
We will cover this again in more detail nearer to the time that Shell Drivers Club closes.
You can learn more about the end of the Avios / Shell partnership on this special page of ba.com.
Our review of the American Express Nectar credit card is here if you are interested in other ways of boosting your Nectar points.
How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (September 2024)
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.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 26th September 2024, sign up for FREE Barclaycard Avios Mastercard and you will receive a sign-up bonus of 10,000 Avios. This is double the usual bonus! You only need to spend £1,000 within 90 days. Our full review is here. Click here to apply.
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
10,000 Avios (to 26th September) 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.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold
Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review
The Platinum Card from American Express
40,000 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, along with a sign-up bonus worth 10,500 Avios.
Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa
10,000 points bonus – plus an extra 500 points for our readers 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 22nd October 2024, the bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased to up to 80,000 Membership Rewards points, worth 80,000 Avios. You will receive 8 points per £1 spent for the first three months, on up to £10,000 of spending. Click here to read our full card review. Click here to apply.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 22nd October 2024, the bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased to up to 40,000 Membership Rewards points, worth 40,000 Avios. You will receive 4 points per £1 spent for the first three months, on up to £10,000 of spending. The card is FREE for your first year. Click here to read our full card review. Click here to apply.
American Express Business Platinum
Up to 80,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review
American Express Business Gold
Get up to 40,000 points as a sign-up offer 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.
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