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Sainsbury’s Enforces QR Codes for Nectar Points as In‑App Barcode Spending Ends

The supermarket cites a move to better protect loyalty accounts following fraud concerns.

Overview

  • From October 27, customers must use a QR code in the Nectar app to collect and redeem points in Sainsbury’s stores.
  • Shoppers need to update the Nectar app to access the new code, with an option to add it to a phone’s digital wallet.
  • Android users are told the Google Wallet pass will not update automatically and may need to be added manually via the app.
  • Exceptions remain at petrol sites: use the barcode for Pay at Pump at Sainsbury’s and for both collecting and spending at Esso stations.
  • Plastic cards still collect via barcode, but spending now requires swiping the magnetic strip, as some customers complain about confusion and accessibility.