Tesco reveals exact date Christmas delivery slots will open – and how to get one EARLY
TESCO has revealed when shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots.
Those already thinking about Christmas preparations can pre-book their Christmas food delivery from the beginning of next month.
However, Tesco is giving customers who pay for an annual delivery pass first dibs.
The supermarket's delivery plan and click and collect delivery plan customers can book their slots from 6am on Tuesday, November 5.
This gives customers a one-week head start on regular shoppers, who will have to wait until November 12 to nab a slot.
But if you also want to get ahead of the game, you can still sign up to the relevant delivery plan by Monday, November 4.
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Tesco delivery plans range from £3.99 a month to £7.99 a month, depending on what level of service you want.
You could save on each plan by paying for 12-months up front.
The click and collect plan costs £2.49 a month.
To buy the plans, visit tesco.com/deliverysaver.
Tom Denyard, managing director of Tesco Online said: "We're looking forward to helping customers across the UK pick up their family favourites or treat themselves to something special this festive season.
"As we help customers plan ahead for their Christmas shop this year, we are excited to be providing increased capacity with thousands of extra slots available in the fortnight leading up to Christmas Day.
"And there is no better time to sign up to a convenient Delivery Saver plan and benefit from festive priority slot bookings.
"Delivery Saver plans not only give you early access to slots this Christmas, but they can also save you an amazing £176 a year on delivery or collection fees."
Last month, Tesco unveiled its Christmas food range, so we put it to the test.
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Delivery passes allow you to pay a flat fee either monthly, yearly or six monthly, and then get your deliveries for free.
If you're a regular online shopper, this could be a way of reducing costs.
You should only consider taking out a delivery pass if you order groceries online regularly and if you think it will save you money in the long term.
An anytime delivery plan costs £7.99 per month for 12 months and gives priority access to both click and collect slots and Christmas home delivery.
You can also pay an upfront fee of £47.88 if you don't want to pay monthly - this works out at £3.99 a month.
The supermarket's anytime click and collect plan, priced at £2.49 a month for six months, gives priority access to click and collect Christmas slots.
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If you pay for the six months up front, this works out at £14.94.
The supermarket's off peak delivery plan (which costs between £3.99 and £4.99 a month) doesn't offer priority access to Christmas delivery slots.