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What is the and Nectar Healthy Choices challenge?
Running from 29 April to 19 May 2026, the Healthy Choices challenge rewards digital Nectar customers for buying healthy choice products. After opting in via the app, users must complete four personalised tasks to earn 150 Nectar points per milestone or 600 bonus points total. Progress is tracked automatically through version 11.6.0, with points awarded instantly upon each qualifying transaction.
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What is the Nectar Taste the Difference challenge?
The Taste the Difference challenge is a three-week Nectar app promotion beginning 29 April 2026. Targeted digital customers must opt-in via the app to complete four personalized tasks. You earn 200 bonus points for each task finished by purchasing qualifying premium products. Alcohol is strictly excluded and app version 11.6.0 is required.
How do I participate in the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
To participate, open your Nectar app and locate the specific Taste the Difference or Healthy Choices challenge pods on your homepage. You must click ‘Join Challenge’ to opt in before your purchases will count toward your personalised tasks. Once joined, simply scan your Nectar card at checkout or shop via your linked Sainsbury's Groceries Online (GOL) account.
Can I shop online for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
Yes, both in-store and Groceries Online (GOL) purchases at Sainsbury’s count toward your targets. For online orders, ensure your Nectar account is linked to your GOL account before shopping. Similarly, your order must be delivered or collected within the campaign dates (29 April - 19 May) to qualify.
When will I receive my bonus points for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
Points are added to your Nectar account automatically upon the completion of each individual task for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges. For most in-store transactions, points are awarded instantly after you complete the shop. However, if you are shopping via Groceries Online, your points and progress tracker will not update until the actual day of delivery.
Is there a minimum spend required to participate in the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
There is no minimum transaction spend required to qualify for either the Taste the Difference or Healthy Choices challenges. You only need to purchase the specific number of qualifying products required by your personalised shopping tasks. You can view your current targets and required product counts directly within your Nectar app dashboard.
Why are some items excluded from the Taste the Difference challenge?
Most notably, all alcohol products, including beers, wines, and spirits, are strictly ineligible for task progress. Only the specific Taste the Difference items displayed within your Nectar app dashboard count toward your milestones, as qualifying products and targets vary per customer.
How many total points can I earn from the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
The Taste the Difference challenge comes with 200 points per task, totaling 800 bonus points. The Healthy Choices challenge provides 150 points per task, totaling 600 bonus points.
What information is needed to report a technical issue?
If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact us with your Nectar card number, the date/time of the issue, including screenshots of the error and specifying whether you use an Android or Apple device. This will help our team resolve your query faster. Moreover, please ensure you are on Nectar app version 11.6.0 first.