Why Advantage and Loyalty Cards Are Brilliant at Christmas

Christmas has a habit of creeping up on both our diaries and our bank balances. Between gifts, food, decorations, travel, and those all-important festive treats, the costs add up quickly.

That’s where Advantage cards and loyalty cards quietly come into their own, and why they deserve a place in every Christmas planner.

One of the most familiar examples in the UK is the Boots Advantage Card, but the festive benefits apply to loyalty schemes right across the high street.

Turning Everyday Shopping into Christmas Savings

The real magic of an Advantage card is that it rewards spending you’re already doing.

Toiletries, skincare, vitamins, cold remedies, baby essentials, these are year-round necessities. 

By using an Advantage card throughout the year, you’re effectively building a Christmas fund without even noticing.

Come December, those points can:

Knock money off gifts

Cover stocking fillers

Pay for festive self-care treats

It’s one of the easiest ways to soften the financial impact of Christmas.

Christmas Is Peak Points Season

Retailers know Christmas is busy, and Advantage card holders are often rewarded accordingly. In the run-up to Christmas, it’s common to see:

Extra points on gift ranges

Bonus points when you spend over a certain amount

Seasonal points boosters

Targeted festive offers

This is when points really snowball, especially if you’re buying gifts anyway.

Ideal for Stocking Fillers and Small Gifts

Advantage cards are particularly powerful when it comes to:

Beauty gifts

Mini gift sets

Toiletries for hampers

Teacher, neighbour, and colleague presents

By redeeming points, you can pick up thoughtful gifts without dipping further into the Christmas budget — and without it feeling like you’re cutting corners.

A Quiet Way to Budget Without Feeling Mean

Not everyone enjoys strict Christmas budgeting. Advantage points offer a gentler alternative.

Because the money is already “spent” earlier in the year, using points in December doesn’t feel like sacrificing anything. It feels like a bonus — or even a little Christmas gift to yourself.

That psychological lift matters, especially during an already expensive and emotionally charged season.

Perfect for Last-Minute Christmas Emergencies

We’ve all been there:

A forgotten gift

An unexpected visitor

A stocking that suddenly looks empty

Having Advantage points ready to go can save the day. Whether it’s a quick beauty gift, festive treats, or practical essentials, points give you flexibility when Christmas throws a curveball.

Digital Cards Make Festive Shopping Easier

With most Advantage cards now stored in apps, there’s no rummaging through wallets at busy tills. Your offers, points balance, and festive promotions are all there on your phone — ideal when shops are crowded and queues are long.

It’s one less thing to think about during an already hectic time of year.

A Small Christmas Habit with Big Rewards

Using an Advantage card is one of those quiet Christmas wins:

No cost to join

No obligation to spend more

No downside

It simply rewards loyalty and planning — two things that make Christmas calmer, kinder, and a little more affordable.

If you’re shopping regularly and not collecting points towards Christmas, you’re making the festive season harder than it needs to be.

And at That’s Christmas 365, we’re always in favour of Christmas magic that doesn’t break the bank. And if you are over 65, there are even more perks and more points!