Turn Tesco Clubcard Points into 5,000 Virgin Points
If you shop at Tesco, you could be closer to your next holiday than you think. Virgin Atlantic and Tesco are offering a 5,000 Virgin Points bonus when you exchange your Clubcard points for Virgin Points for the first time. That’s enough to get you a one-way flight from London to New York, or a head start on your next big trip.
Here’s how it works, who’s eligible, and why this is one of the best travel points deals available in the UK right now.
How the 5,000 Bonus Virgin Points Offer Works
To qualify, you’ll need to set up auto-exchange between your Tesco Clubcard and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club accounts before 23:59 BST on 25 January 2026.
Here are the key steps:
Be a new customer setting up auto-exchange for the first time.
Have at least 250 Clubcard points (worth £2.50 in vouchers) in your account by the time of the exchange.
Stay enrolled in auto-exchange on 25 January 2026 when the conversion happens.
Once your points are exchanged, you’ll automatically receive 5,000 bonus Virgin Points on top of your converted total.
Why It’s Worth It
Every Clubcard point converts into 2 Virgin Points, so £1.50 in Clubcard vouchers equals 300 Virgin Points. That means you can easily build a solid balance just from your weekly shop.
The bonus makes it even better value — with just a small number of Clubcard points, you could earn enough for:
A one-way flight from London to New York starting at just 5,000 Virgin Points (plus taxes and fees)
A short-haul European flight, such as to Paris or Amsterdam
Or even a Points Plus Money fare, where you use Virgin Points to discount your next booking
And remember — Virgin Points never expire, so you can keep collecting until you’re ready to use them.
How to Make the Most of It
If you regularly shop at Tesco, setting up auto-exchange is an effortless way to make your points work harder. But even if you only shop there occasionally, this one-time bonus makes it well worth signing up.
Here are a few tips to get the best out of the offer:
Set up your accounts now. Don’t wait until January — link your Tesco Clubcard and Virgin Flying Club accounts early to make sure you’re ready before the deadline.
Check your points balance. You’ll need at least 250 Clubcard points by the time of the next exchange to qualify for the bonus.
Stay signed up. Don’t disable auto-exchange before 25 January 2026 — that’s when the bonus is triggered.
Join Virgin Red. Once your accounts are linked, your Virgin Points will appear in your Virgin Red account, which gives you even more ways to earn and spend across Virgin partners.
Why It’s Such a Good Time to Switch
This isn’t just a loyalty gimmick — it’s one of the best return-on-effort deals currently available for UK points collectors.
With minimal effort (and a normal Tesco shop), you can unlock:
5,000 bonus Virgin Points
Flexible redemption options across Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, and 25 partner airlines
Great value on long-haul routes — especially to the US and Caribbean
So yes, your bread, milk, and potatoes might just get you to the beach.
The Bottom Line
The Tesco x Virgin 5,000 bonus points offer is a simple, high-value opportunity for UK shoppers to turn everyday spending into travel rewards.
If you’re new to the partnership, make sure you:
Sign up for auto-exchange by 25 January 2026,
Have at least 250 Clubcard points, and
Stay opted in until the conversion happens.
That’s it — a few clicks could turn your grocery points into a free flight to New York.
To find out more or set up your auto-exchange, visit the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Tesco Clubcard website.
