Millions of Britons have made the switch from going into the supermarket to do their weekly shop, to instead ordering it online. Whether that's getting it delivered straight to your front door, or using a click and collect service. But with all of us tightening our budgets, we're now being reminded of a cheaper way to do it.
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00:00 Prior to the spring of 2020, only 10% of food shopping was done online. This figure rose
00:07 to 16% during the pandemic. Figures from last year show it's now settled at 13%, suggesting
00:13 many of us have made the change for good. With that in mind, here's some of the best
00:16 advice for money-saving while online grocery shopping.
00:19 First, shoppers are encouraged to make a shopping list in advance. This helps cut down on impulse
00:24 purchases made easy with a simple click. Second, don't just settle for the first price you
00:29 see. Ensure you're using the site's 'see rest of shelf' function to have a look at
00:33 other brands too. Linking your loyalty cards is another good way to go, especially with
00:37 the rise of discounts for members. And finally, many of the major brands like
00:41 Tesco and Sainsbury's offer delivery passes. They're subscriptions that come along with
00:45 a monthly fee that entitle you to free delivery on your shopping as long as you spend a certain
00:50 amount. In some cases, it can also grant you early access to sought-after time slots. It's
00:55 Passes could save households around £170 per year.