Sainsbury’s is making some changes to its Nectar Card scheme - here’s what you need to know

Sainsbury’s shoppers will see a change to the supermarket’s Nectar Card scheme from next month, as accounts are made more “safe and secure.”

Nectar Card holders will need different details to access their account.

After August 31, you’ll no longer need your account number to access your points total via the app or online. As an alternative, Sainsbury’s will allow you to use your email address as your main login username.

Why is the Nectar Card scheme changing?

The move not only makes logging in simpler, but safer, says the supermarket giant. You’ll be able to use the same login both for your online grocery shopping and your Nectar account. 

A spokesperson for Nectar told The Mirror, "We know Nectar card numbers are impossible to remember. So soon, you won't have to dig out your card every time you need to log in.

"In the coming weeks we'll start moving Nectar members to our new My ID login service.

"These changes will be staggered so don't worry if you don’t see this new login for a while.

"When the change is complete, you'll be able to log in to our website and app using your email instead of card number. In future we will roll out more changes to making managing accounts easier, including only needing to update account details in one place.”

Do I need to do anything?

"Your communication preferences stay the same for each account, and your data remains safe and secure,” said the company’s spokesperson.