Sainsbury’s Energy has launched a deal that’s catching attention, especially among loyal Nectar card users. Their Track & Reward tariff offers customers the chance to earn up to 9,500 bonus Nectar points a year.

It sounds appealing, but should consider switching energy providers for 9500 Nectar Points? Let’s break down what the offer includes and whether it’s the right fit for your household.

The Nectar Points Breakdown

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Quarterly Bonus Points

Dual fuel customers automatically earn 1,500 Nectar points every quarter just for being on the tariff. That's 6,000 points a year without lifting a finger. Single fuel customers receive 750 Nectar points per quarter, totalling 3,000 annually.

Multiplied Shopping Rewards

The real earning potential comes when you combine your energy tariff with regular Sainsbury's shopping:

• Dual fuel customers earn triple points on their shopping (2 extra points per £1)

• Single fuel customers earn double points (1 extra point per £1)

You can earn up to an additional 3,500 points per fuel per year through this shopping boost alone. If you're a dual fuel customer doing a typical weekly shop, these multiplied points quickly add up to meaningful rewards.

Total Annual Earning Potential

For dual fuel customers who shop regularly at Sainsbury's, you're looking at:

• 6,000 bonus points from the tariff itself

• Up to 3,500 additional points from multiplied shopping rewards

• Up to 9,500 Nectar points total in a year

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Convert to Avios for Even More Value

Here's why you read. By converting points to Avios at a rate of 400 Nectar = 250 Avios, those 9,500 Nectar points become nearly 6,000 Avios.

While not enough for a long-haul flight on its own, it's a valuable top-up that could push you over the threshold for a reward booking, especially when combined with points from your shopping and other sources.

How to Qualify for Maximum Points

To earn these generous Nectar rewards, you'll need to:

• Pay by monthly Direct Debit

• Manage your account online

• Have a smart meter installed (or agree to installation within 90 days)

• Link your Nectar card when you sign up

9500 Nectar Points for Switching Energy Providers: The Smart Approach

While the Nectar points are genuinely attractive, savvy consumers should still compare the actual energy rates. If Sainsbury's Energy is competitively priced and you shop regularly at their stores, the points become a valuable sweetener on an already sensible switch.

But if you rarely visit Sainsbury's, or another provider offers significantly cheaper rates, the loyalty rewards alone won't bridge a substantial price gap. Always check the total costs first, then let the Nectar points be the deciding factor if prices are close.

For regular Sainsbury's shoppers though? This could be one of the most rewarding energy deals available.

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