Shoppers across the UK are discovering a clever trick that could significantly reduce their grocery bills, thanks to a hidden detail on Tesco's shelf labels. The secret involves a six-digit code that reveals the exact expiration date of promotional offers, allowing customers to time their purchases perfectly.
The Secret Code on Tesco Shelves
Content creator Jordon Cox, known online as the 'Coupon Kid', recently shared this money-saving insight in a viral TikTok video that has amassed thousands of views and likes. He explained that the crucial information can be found in the bottom left corner of price tags featuring Clubcard prices.
The six-digit code follows a specific pattern: the first two numbers represent the year, the middle two indicate the month, and the final two show the day when the promotion ends. For example, in a demonstration featuring Quality Street, Cox showed a code indicating the offer would finish on Tuesday, December 2.
How Shoppers Are Reacting
The revelation has been met with enthusiastic responses from bargain hunters across social media platforms. Many have described the information as 'life-changing' for their household budgeting.
One impressed customer commented: "This information changed my life." Another shopper joked about their bulk purchasing strategy, writing: "Cheers mate, I've just bought 365,000 Bombay Bad Boy Pot Noodles." A third simply expressed gratitude: "Did not know that, thank you."
This knowledge is particularly valuable for products you buy regularly, as Cox pointed out: "If it's something you buy regularly, you now know when to stock up before the price goes up."
Expert Tips for Maximum Savings
The price tag decoding hack arrives alongside another valuable insight from a former Tesco employee about the best times to find reduced items. According to the ex-staff member, most stores conduct three rounds of reductions throughout the day.
The first markdowns of around 10 percent typically occur between 9am and 10am. As the day progresses, products receive further reductions of 30 percent, 50 percent, and sometimes even 90 percent. The optimal time for the deepest discounts is during the evening, between 6pm and 8pm, when final markdowns take place before closing.
Combining knowledge of when deals expire with understanding the store's reduction schedule creates a powerful strategy for savvy shoppers looking to maximize their savings on the weekly grocery shop.
