Introducing: Reloadable Gift Cards 🔁
Jun 13, 2025
Gift cards just got smarter.
We’ve made it easier to save money and keep things simple with our Exclusive Reloadable Gift Cards. Now live for the UK’s biggest supermarkets and your favourite coffee stop.
What’s a Reloadable Gift Card?🛍️
A Reloadable Gift Card is a gift card you can top up again and again. No need to manage a pile of one-time cards.
It works just like your usual gift card, but better:
Keep the same card
Reload anytime in the app
Earn cashback on every top-up
Add it to Apple or Google Wallet for easy checkout
Available Now 🏪
You can now get Reloadable Gift Cards for:
🛒 Tesco
🛍️ Sainsbury’s
🏬 Asda
☕ Costa Coffee
These are some of the most used gift cards on Cheddar, and now they’re even easier to use.
Your Most Asked Questions, Solved 🤔
Question | How Reloadable Gift Cards Help |
|---|---|
Can I just top up the same card? | ✅ Yes! Reload in the Cheddar app anytime. |
Can I add it to Apple or Google Wallet? | ✅ Yes! Reloadable cards can be added, except for Costa. |
How do I check my balance? | ✅ Tap the Balance button on the gift card in the app. |
Will the wallet balance update too? | 👇 See below! |
Wallet Balance Updates by Brand 📱
Brand | Apple Wallet | Google Wallet | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Tesco | ✅ Instant | ✅ Instant | Balance updates automatically after top-up or purchase |
Sainsbury's | 🔄 Manual refresh needed | 🔄 Manual refresh needed | Open the card in your wallet and pull down to refresh |
ASDA | ❌ Not supported | ❌ Not supported | Use the balance shown in the Cheddar app |
Why It’s Better 💸
Reloadable gift cards make things easier and help you earn more cashback without the hassle. You only need one card per brand, and you’re always just a few taps away from saving money.
Try Reloadables Today 🚀
Open the Cheddar app, head to Reloadable Gift Cards in the shop tab, and grab one for your weekly shop or daily coffee.
Top it up, add it to your wallet, and start earning cashback, the smart way.
Download / update the Cheddar app here ->
Happy Saving,
Team Cheddar ✌️
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