ASDA is treating shoppers to a festive £5 bonus and savvy spenders have already spotted it.
A customer shared on Facebook that her £5 reward had just landed in her app as part of the supermarket’s Christmas savings scheme.
Other members quickly chimed in, with one writing “I got mine too”, sparking a wave of buzzy agreement among Asda-Reward users.
The surprise treat comes via Asda’s loyalty system, the Asda Rewards app, specifically under the “Christmas Saver Cashpot” section of the scheme.
Essentially a seasonal perk for those who’ve been diligent with saving, it appears the supermarket has quietly credited some accounts with a £5 boost just in time for the festive season.
In fact, the bonus may not stop at £5. According to Asda’s own Christmas Savings Card scheme, customers topping up balance ahead of November could receive a bonus worth up to £15.
Asda’s website posted:: “Spread the joy … we’ll add some extra sparkle … with a bonus of up to £15.”
How it works
The Christmas Saver Cashpot allows existing Asda Pounds from regular shopping, earned via in-app “missions” or by buying specified “Star Products”, to be shifted into a dedicated pot for Christmas spending.
Once inside that Cashpot, it becomes eligible for the seasonal bonus and can be converted into vouchers spendable in-store or online.
Alternatively, shoppers have the option of using the physical Asda Christmas Savings Card.
Top up this card with at least £30 before the November deadline and Asda will reward the effort with bonus cash — more savings, ready for Christmas shopping.
It is worth noting that 2025’s cashpot bonuses were reportedly credited on 10th November, just in time for many to start building their Christmas shopping baskets.
The bonus is designed to offer a little extra breathing space for gift lists, mince pies and turkey gravy.
Still, as always with supermarket savings plans, timing is key.
Rewards must be used before the end of the year, and savvy shoppers will want to double-check their balances to make sure the bonus landed correctly and isn’t at risk of expiring unused.
For shoppers who have kept up with redeeming Asda Rewards all year, this Christmas bonus feels like an unexpected early present at a time when every penny counts.
How to save money on your food shop
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.
“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
How to save money at Asda
It’s worth signing up to the Asda Rewards scheme to save money at the supermarket.
The loyalty scheme, which is free to join, lets you earn Cashpot points by completing “missions” like hitting spending targets or buying products in certain categories.
You can also earn cashback by buying “star” products.
If you’re a regular shopper and often go for Asda’s more premium lines, it’s worth taking on the “downshifting” challenge too.
This means going for budget lines over more luxury lines, which could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your shopping.
It’s worth joining up to specific Facebook groups where shoppers flag bargain deals they’ve found online or in-store too.
Two worth giving a like and follow are the Latest Deals Facebook Group and the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
The Sun recently revealed the best time to score deals at Asda is once in the morning and again in the evening.
Look out for fresh produce like fruit and veg, often reduced to as low as 10p, especially during the morning reductions.
You’ll have to be early — stores that open at 6 or 7am are great for grabbing fresh produce at a fraction of the price.
Check the reduced shelf throughout the day as different times can offer varying discounts.
