Points
How many points will I collect?
The number of Nectar points you can collect depends on the specific retailer and offer. Each retailer page on the Nectar website or app will clearly display how many points are available. Generally, you will earn Nectar points in one of two ways: Per £1 spent on your purchase, or as a fixed amount for a specific purchase or registration.
To ensure a fair and consistent rewards experience, please keep the following in mind when collecting your points:
● Points are calculated on your final spend: You will now earn Nectar points based on the final amount paid, rather than the original basket total. If you apply any discounts, promotional codes, or vouchers to your order, your points will be calculated on the newly reduced price.
● Link your card before checkout: To successfully collect points, you must link your Nectar card to your account before completing your purchase. Adding a Nectar card to your account after a transaction has been finalised will no longer automatically award points.
Related Questions
How do I collect points with Nectar eShops?
To collect points with Nectar eShops, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Nectar account at nectar.com or via the Nectar app.
- Search for a participating retailer.
- Click 'Shop now' to visit the retailer’s website.
- Complete your purchase in the same session.
To ensure your transaction is tracked:
- Only access the retailer’s site via the Nectar website or app.
- Enable cookies in your browser and allow cross-site tracking.
- Disable any ad-blocking software.
- Accept cookies on the retailer’s website.
Declining cookies or using ad-blockers may prevent points from being assigned to your account.
When will my points be added to my account?
Points are usually awarded within 45–90 days after the transaction.
For travel, policy, contract or subscription purchases, points may take up to 90–120 days to appear, depending on the retailer’s terms.
If there are any issues, such as returns or cancellations, awarded points may be reversed or pending points cancelled.
Why have I not received Nectar points for my purchase?
Points may not be awarded for the following reasons:
- the order was returned or cancelled
- the payment was declined
- the purchase did not meet the retailer’s terms
- you used a discount code
- you bought a gift card (unless otherwise noted)
- you declined cookies or used an ad•blocker
- you did not access the retailer’s site from Nectar
- the transaction value changed due to partial returns
Do I collect points on shipping, handling, or tax?
No. Nectar points are only earned on the actual product or service value, excluding any delivery charges, handling fees, or tax.
How are my Nectar points calculated?
Your Nectar points are based on the final amount paid after all discounts, rather than the original basket total. This means that if you apply any vouchers or offers, your points will be calculated based on that reduced price.
How do I link my Nectar card to my Argos account?
It only takes a few moments to ensure you're ready for checkout:
1. Log in to your Argos account with your registered email address
2. Navigate to the 'Account' section and select 'Ways to Pay'.
3. Choose 'Link Nectar Card' and follow the on-screen instructions.
You will now earn points automatically on all future eligible purchases at Argos.
What are the Nectar points earning rates for different types of spending?
When you shop at a Nectar partner and use both your Nectar card and your Nectar Amex credit card, you collect a minimum of 3 points for every £1 spent. For all other spending everywhere else the card is accepted, you earn 2 points for every £1 spent. On average, these rates allow new card members to collect 19x more points than regular collectors, totaling approximately £154 more in Nectar points annually.