Earn double Nectar points in June when you convert to or from Avios

Avios and Nectar have launched a new offer (well, a repeat of a 2023 and 2024 one) to promote the tie-up between the two programmes.

As a reminder, you can:

• convert Nectar points to Avios at the rate of 400 : 250
• convert Avios to Nectar points at the rate of 400 : 400

You can find out more, and convert in either direction, via this page of ba.com.

Remember that Nectar points are worth a flat 0.5p each when spent at Sainsburys, Argos etc. This means that you can ‘cash out’ Avios for 0.5p by transferring them into Nectar points – not that this is great value compared to redeeming for premium cabin flights.

Get double Nectar points on shopping when you make an Avios conversion

This new promotion is a little complex but will be worthwhile for some readers.

Firstly, you need to transfer a minimum of 400 Nectar points into Avios or transfer a minimum of 400 Avios into Nectar points.

Secondly, after the transfer, you need to shop at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat or Tu during the rest of June.

You will receive double Nectar points at these four places for transactions made between the date of your Avios conversion and 30th June.

There aren’t many rules except:

• only base Nectar points are doubled, not any promotional points

• you cannot reverse the initial Avios conversion before 30th June – if you send any points in the other direction during the month it is likely to disqualify you from the bonus

The promotion is NOT restricted to ‘first time’ Nectar converters. Anyone can take part.

No-one is getting rich off this offer, but if you were likely to spend a few hundred pounds across Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat and/or Tu this month you might as well take part.

Further details can be found on the Nectar site here.

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How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (July 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 Card

30,000 Avios and the famous annual Companion Voucher voucher Read our full review

British Airways American Express Credit Card

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 Credit Card

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

50,000 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 points worth 0.8 Avios per £1 on the FREE standard card and 1 Avios per £1 on the Pro card. Capital on Tap cards also have no FX fees.

Capital on Tap Visa

NO annual fee, NO FX fees and points worth 0.8 Avios per £1 Read our full review

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 Card

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.

The American Express Business Platinum Card

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

The American Express Business Gold Card

20,000 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.