WILKO shoppers are only just realising they can get a discount every time they shop – but there is a slight catch.
The discount chain is known for its bargain prices but some special customers can actually get even more money off.
Wilko shoppers are only just realising they can get a discount every time they shop
A savvy shopper recently took to social media to share that Wilko offers the Blue Light Card discount.
She shared an image of a bargain garden set she managed to pick up for even less with the discount.
Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, she wrote: “Was £195 now £100 bargain but if you haves Blue Light Card it’s £90 with free delivery ONLINE THIS WAS!”
The comments were flooded with people who didn’t know their handy cards could land them with money off at Wilko.
One said: “Didn’t even realise Wilko did Blue Light Card.”
Another wrote: “Wait, we get discount in Wilko????”
A third commented: “Thank you for letting us know about the BLC discount.”
A fourth tagged their pal and said: “Wilko do the BLC discount!”
It’s important to note though that the 10% reduction is only available online and cannot be used in-store.
Also, currently shoppers will have to spend a minimum of £30 before getting the money off.
Make sure you’re only buying something you need and don’t spend more money than you need just to get the discount.
The 10% off is only available to verified Blue Light Card members and cannot be combined with other vouchers.
Below we explain what the handy card is and how it works, plus who is eligible and where else you can get money off.
What is the Blue Light Card?
The Blue Light Card offers exclusive discounts to a range of emergency workers.
You can grab discounts on clothes, holidays, insurance and cars.
You can buy a physical copy of the card for £4.99 or a digital card is free. Once you’ve got one it lasts two years.
You can use the digital card by downloading the Blue Light Card app via Google Play or the App Store.
It has a useful interactive map feature to help you find local discounts closest to your chosen location too.
You can also keep tabs on how much you’ve saved with the card which is useful for budgeting.
The money-saving card was launched in 2008 and now features a number of partners, including Apple, Alton Towers and Asda.
Who is eligible to get the Blue Light Card?
Only those in certain emergency service or key worker roles can apply for a Blue Light Card.
A full list of those who are eligible includes anyone in the following roles:
- Ambulance service
- Blood bikes
- Fire service
- Highways traffic officers
- HM armed forces
- HM armed forces veteran
- HM coastguard
- HM prison and probation service
- Home Office (Borders and Immigration)
- Independent lifeboats
- MoD civil servant
- MoD fire service
- MoD police
- NHS
- NHS Dental Practice
- Pharmacy
- Police
- Red cross
- Reserved army forces
- RNLI
- Search and rescue
- Social care
- St Andrews ambulance
- St John ambulance
To be eligible for a card you have to prove your profession by uploading a form of valid ID or recent payslip.
To sign up, just head to the Blue Light Card website where you’ll have to fill out a form.
Bear in mind, you’ll be asked a couple of questions, for example, about your job title and where you work.
Where can you use the Blue Light Card?
The retailers that participate in the Blue Light Card scheme can change regularly, meaning there isn’t a comprehensive list of stores you can use it at.
So it’s worth checking whether the discount is valid on the store website if you’re shopping online, or asking a member of staff when at the till in-store – the worst they can say is no.
Some of the current participating brands include:
- Apple
- Hotpoint
- JD Sports
- My Protein
- New Look
- Odeon
- Ray Ban
- River Island
- Samsung
- Starbucks
- Superdry
- Cineworld
- Domino’s
Always make sure to shop around for better offers before making a purchase to be sure you’re getting the best deal possible.
Blue light cardholders can also make big savings on their holidays with the following websites:
- Booking.com
- EasyJet Holidays
- Eurocamp
- Expedia
- Hotels.com
- Jet2 Holidays
Meanwhile, Asda has cut the perks offered to those with a Blue Light Card and shoppers are not happy.
For more information on the card and how it works see our handy explainer.
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