Excellent Nectar redemption deal with LNER trains – get 1p per point
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If you have a stash of Nectar points from your Sainsburys shopping or from other partners, you will know that 95% of redemptions get you a flat 0.5p per point.
Until 14th August, however, Nectar is running a ‘double up’ promotion with LNER. It seems to be open to all although you need to check on the Nectar app in the ‘Offers’ section or on the website.
If you redeem your Nectar points for LNER vouchers before 14th August, you will receive 1p per point.
The only restriction is that you can only use these vouchers to purchase LNER Advance tickets, in either Standard or First Classs. You cannot buy tickets for travel on other train operators.
You redeem your voucher immediately via your LNER account and the credit is waiting for you the next time you book.
The terms and conditions says that voucher codes are valued “for at least 12 months”. In reality, people who have redeemed so far say that they show an expiry date of 31st December 2020. As you can book 12 weeks ahead, this gives an effective ‘travel by’ date of late March 2021.
As long as you are sure you will be using the credit, this is an excellent opportunity to cash out your existing Nectar points balance for a good price.
Our review of the brand new LNER Azuma train fleet, which is currently being rolled out, is here.
Our review of the American Express Nectar credit card is here if you are interested in other ways of boosting your Nectar points.
Want to earn more points from credit cards? – December 2022 update
If you are looking to apply for a new credit card, here are our top recommendations based on the current 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
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Barclaycard Avios Mastercard
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You can see our full directory of all UK cards which earn airline or hotel points here. Here are the best of the other deals currently available.
British Airways American Express Premium Plus
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American Express Preferred Rewards Gold
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The Platinum Card from American Express
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Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard
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Earning miles and points from small business cards
If you are a sole trader or run a small company, you may also want to check out these offers:
American Express Business Platinum
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American Express Business Gold
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British Airways Accelerating Business American Express
30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review
Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa
10,500 points bonus – the most generous Avios Visa for a limited company Read our full review
For a non-American Express option, we also recommend the Barclaycard Select Cashback card for sole traders and small businesses. It is FREE and you receive 1% cashback on your spending.
Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card
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