A month ago, British Naturism introduced one of its most practical member benefits yet, a simple way to cut the cost of everyday living.
At a time when supermarket prices remain high, the idea of saving money on your regular food shop is appealing. But many “money off” deals only reward you for spending more than you planned. That is not real saving. That is upselling.
This member benefit works differently. It gives cashback on the groceries you were already going to buy. No gimmicks. No changing your habits. Just a smarter way to pay.
How it works
Members access the scheme through the Perks at Work app. Instead of paying for groceries directly with a bank card, you buy a digital supermarket gift card through the app.
Because the card is purchased via the member platform, you receive cashback, often up to 6%. You then use that gift card in-store to pay for your shopping as normal.
That is it.
You still scan your supermarket loyalty card. You still collect store points and discounts. The difference is simply how you pay at the end. That means you benefit from both the supermarket’s offers and the cashback reward.
Two simple approaches
There are two straightforward ways to use the system.
Plan ahead
The simplest approach is to buy larger gift cards in advance. Major supermarkets allow digital cards up to £200, and some even higher.
That large purchase approach can cover several weeks, or even months, of shopping, meaning that you don’t need to do it very often. The cashback is applied at the point of purchase, and the card then sits in your wallet in Perks at Work app, ready to use.
It can also be added to Apple Pay or Google Wallet, so paying feels no different from using your bank card. Once it is set up, it requires virtually no extra effort.
Pay-as-you-go
For those who prefer precision, you can buy a gift card for the exact amount of your bill while standing at the checkout. It takes an extra moment and relies on mobile signal, but it gives complete control over spending.
Whichever method you choose, you will find that after a couple of shops it becomes second nature.
What does that mean in real terms?
If you spend £100 a week on groceries and receive 6% cashback, that is £6 back each week. Over a year, that is more than £300. That is vastly more than the cost of your membership, and if you spend only £20 a week on groceries (unlikely these days!), it will still cover the cost of your annual membership.
So, the conversation shifts. Instead of asking whether membership represents good value, the question becomes whether we can sensibly afford to not be members.
In a climate where every pound matters, saving on essentials makes sense. And when those savings come automatically from the shopping you already do, the mechanism is refreshingly simple.
The maths, ultimately, speaks for itself.
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