Asda has announced that Blue Light Card holders will now receive their discount through the supermarket’s hugely popular Asda Rewards app.

The change, which is effective from 4th May, means that card holders will continue to get 10% off their shopping in-store simply by scanning their Asda Rewards app at the checkout, rather than presenting their Blue Light Card and ID, as was previously the case.

Blue Light Card holders who scan their Asda Rewards app in-store for the first time between 4th May and 31st May, will also receive a £2.50 bonus in their Cashpots, deposited in June.

Asda Rewards provides customers with the chance to earn pounds, rather than points, each time they purchase certain products or complete a milestone mission. More than four million customers use the Rewards app every month and have accrued over £70m in their Cashpots, which they can spend to reduce their grocery bills.

Asda has also confirmed that all of its colleagues will continue to receive 10% discount in store and online from the first day of their employment.

Tom Dalby, CEO at Blue Light Card, said: 

“We are really proud of our partnership with Asda and know how much our members have enjoyed using the discount. Asda has always done so much to show its appreciation to NHS staff and other frontline workers, and the continuation of this partnership will support millions of blue light workers across the country.

“Since last May, our members have saved a phenomenal £128 million when shopping at Asda and I hope the extension of the 10% discount plus the added benefits of using the Rewards app, will continue to help families and individuals across the UK during the cost-of-living crisis.”

Mark Baxter, Senior Director for Loyalty at Asda, said: “The Blue Light community do a fantastic job at keeping us all safe, healthy, and supported, so we’re happy to be able to offer them exclusive offers through our popular Asda Rewards app. 

“As well as benefiting from everyday low prices, Asda Rewards users earn pounds through the app, and by building their Cashpot, are rewarded for simply shopping with Asda.”      

Blue Light Card is a nationally recognised scheme which provides workers in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and the armed forces with a range of discounts.

With the Coronation of King Charles III just days away, Asda has ensured its customers can prepare their homes and stock up for a royally good feast, by releasing several offers across snacks, alcohol and cult branded cleaning essentials.

For shoppers preparing to host family and friends, or families gearing up for the infamously British ‘Picky Tea,’ Asda is offering 3 for 2 across selected party foods, alongside price reductions on buffet staples like crisps and soft drinks.

Customers looking to raise a glass to his Majesty over the Coronation weekend can enjoy the retailer’s 3 for £22 offer across packs of beer or buy 6 of more bottles of wine to unlock a whopping 25% off. 

The supermarket giant has also revealed price reductions on Spirits, so the at-home bar needn’t be lacking in options for any last-minute house guests.

To ensure it’s truly a luxurious, regal affair, one’s home must also be spotless. Everyday cleaning essentials can also be picked up at great prices, with brands such as Persil, Fairy and Lenor included in the offers, with selected items also earning shoppers 10% in their Asda Rewards cash pot.

Please see a selection of the best offers below:

Bargain booze!

If you’re looking to raise a glass to the new King and Queen this May, Asda’s Asquith Gardens Traditional English Sparkling Wine is the ideal tipple, reduced to just £12.00 (WAS £16.00) – a saving of £4.00 per bottle, until 10th May. 

Customers making use of the latest Buy 6, Save 25% deal can score the same premium wine for just £9 when picking up six bottles – ideal for garden parties!

Beer lovers can ‘cheers’ to the royals too, with some exceptional deals on cans and bottles of their favourites. 

An 18-pack of Fosters or Strongbow can be picked up for just £11 each (WAS £12.00) (Fosters, £14.66, Strongbow, £17.82, in Scotland and Wales) – live now until 7th May – or Carling (18-pack) for £11 (WAS £14.00) between 2nd and 8th May (£15.84 in Scotland and Wales).

For shoppers in England and Northern Ireland Asda’s 3 for £22 deal continues too, giving shoppers the opportunity to make great savings. Some of the beers included in the offer are:

Carling Original Lager 10 Pack, £9.50 each

Heineken Silver Beer Lager Bottles, £10.00 each

Stella Artois Belgium Premium Lager 10 Pack, £11.00 each.

From now until 10th May, shoppers can also shop 12 pk of Madri Excepcional Lager Beer for £12.00 (WAS £14.00) and Peroni Azzurro Stile Capri, 10 pk for £12.00 a case.

For fans of a cocktail, Asda has a range of delicious drinks and deals including Shake Baby Shake Passion Fruit Martini and Shake Baby Shake Raspberry Mojito, 4 x 250ml, £4.50 each. 

Those looking for a flavoured and premium gins to mark the occasion can also enjoy notable savings with the below offers (ENDS 10TH MAY).

Kopparberg Premium Gin Strawberry & Lime, 4x250ml, £5.00 (WAS £6.00)

Kopparberg Gin & Lemonade Passionfruit & Orange, 4x250ml, £5.00 (WAS £6.00) 

Kopparberg Cherry Spiced Rum & Cola 4 Pack, 4x250ml, £5.00 (WAS £6.00) 

Hendrick’s Gin, 70cl, £26.00 (WAS £30.00)

Hendrick’s Flora Adora Gin, 70cl, £26.00 (WAS £30.00)

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, 70cl, £22.00

Whitley Neill Black Cherry Handcrafted Gin, 70cl, £22.00

Buffet banquet on a budget!

For shoppers looking to put on an impressive spread without breaking the bank, Asda’s 3 for 2 offer across its party food selection will not disappoint. 

Why not opt for the Kings Coronation HRH Pork Pie (large), £5.00, British Cheese Truckle Tower, £5.50 and Kings Coronation Cheese Snacking mix, £4.00, for a quintessentially English ‘picky tea’. 

Other items in the 3 for 2 offer include:

Extra Special Coleslaw, 300g, £1.60

Asda Extra Special Houmous Topped with Rose Harissa, 150g, £2.70

Asda Extra Special Atlas Halkidiki & Kalamata Olives with Chargrilled Peppers 150g, £2.70

Asda sausage rolls, 372g, £1.50

Asda Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins, 262g, £2.75

Treats for the feast!

The supermarket has revealed a range of offers on crisps and soft drinks, to keep one’s tummy full all throughout the long weekend:

3 for £3 on soft drinks including Shloer, Schwepps and Pepsi Max

2 for £3 on multi-pack crisps

Pepsi Max 2l, £2.00 – plus £1 in Asda Rewards cash pot

Diet Coke 30pk, £9.50 (WAS £12.50)

Sharing crisps from £1.35, including Extra Special Hand Cooked Coronation Chicken flavour Crisps

King Prawn Walkers, Lamb and Mint Walkers, £1.50 each (WAS £2.25).

A spring clean for the King and Queen!

For those looking to make their homes it for royalty, Asda has delivered the goods. As well as great savings, there are fantastic cash pot bonuses to be earned for Asda Rewards App users. The following deals are live from 3rd May until 23rd May:

Persil 3 in 1 Washing Capsules Non Bio 32 Washes, £8.50 – with £2.50 in Asda Rewards cash pot

Persil 3 in 1 Washing Capsules Bio 32 Washes, £8.50 – with £2.50 in Asda Rewards cash pot

Persil 3 in 1 Colour Protect Laundry Washing Capsules 32 Washes, £8.50 – with £2.50 in Asda Rewards cash pot

Lenor Fabric Conditioner Spring Awakening Scent, £4.75 (WAS £4.50) – plus 10% back in Asda Rewards cash pot

Bold All-in-1 PODS Washing Liquid Capsules Lavender & Camomile, £11.00 (WAS £12.50) – plus 10% back in Asda Rewards cash pot

Ariel All-in-1 PODS, Washing Liquid Capsules Original, £11.00 (WAS £12.50) – plus 10% back in Asda Rewards cash pot

Lenor In-Wash Scent Booster Gold, £7.00 (WAS £8.00) – plus 10% back in Asda Rewards cash pot

Fairy Original All In One Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon, £9.00 (WAS £12.00) – plus 10% back in Asda Rewards cash pot.

For the finishing flourishes, Asda customers can even pick up limited edition Coronation Kitchen Roll 2pk, £2.00 and Coronation Toilet Paper 4pk, £3.00, as well as Astonish Disinfectant Peach for just £1.00 – to leave the home smelling fresh throughout the ‘right royal knees up!

Shoppers can pick up celebratory products in store and online from www.asda.com/coronation from the stated dates.