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« Reply #30 on: May 19, 2014, 21:27:14 »
Yup, those are they!
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« Reply #31 on: August 13, 2014, 19:39:41 »
I have just had an email stating that Nectar points are now available on the Virgin Trains website.  Same deal as First: 2 points per ^1 spent.
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« Reply #32 on: August 14, 2014, 19:35:42 »
I saw a poster here in Melksham advertising the Virgin Trains Nectar points (outside a Sainsbury's) The press release about it on their website is dated 12/08:

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/about/media-room/#/pressreleases/attention-all-passengers-virgin-trains-now-gives-you-nectar-points-every-time-you-travel-1039096
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« Reply #33 on: August 14, 2014, 20:51:21 »
Quote from: TeaStew on August 14, 2014, 19:35:42
I saw a poster here in Melksham advertising the Virgin Trains Nectar points (outside a Sainsbury's) The press release about it on their website is dated 12/08:

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/about/media-room/#/pressreleases/attention-all-passengers-virgin-trains-now-gives-you-nectar-points-every-time-you-travel-1039096

Not on all journeys (regardless of TOC▸ (Train Operating Company)) like it is for us though Smiley
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« Reply #34 on: August 17, 2014, 13:52:50 »
Quote from: Ollie on August 14, 2014, 20:51:21

Not on all journeys (regardless of TOC▸ (Train Operating Company)) like it is for us though Smiley

Good plug there, Ollie! I have collected quite a few points recently, as well as getting 3% cash back by using my Santander credit card. Every little helps! (Hang on a minute...)
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« Reply #35 on: August 29, 2014, 08:39:43 »
Seems thetrainline.com has now got in on the act - offering Boots points for transactions through their site.  I wonder if you get points on their card surcharges and delivery costs?  Wink
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« Reply #36 on: August 29, 2014, 16:37:32 »
Quote from: bobm on August 29, 2014, 08:39:43
Seems thetrainline.com has now got in on the act - offering Boots points for transactions through their site.  I wonder if you get points on their card surcharges and delivery costs?  Wink

Does surprise me they still sell any tickets when FGW▸ (First Great Western) and others offer the same service gratis.
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« Reply #37 on: August 29, 2014, 17:11:01 »
Advertising thats how.

When you get stupid tv adverts that people remember with the guy from the inbetweeners voicing it, thats why people book via them.
Im not sure, but I dont think the TOCs▸ (Train Operating Company) are allowed to advertise via TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context). I know they do maildrops (as FCC▸ (First Capital Connect) got told off for claiming only they had the cheapest tickets via their own website when in fact they were just normal walk up fares).
EC now claim they have the cheapest tickets via their own website and offer a lowest price guarantee. (Clever really when you consider they offer a 2% EC Web discount on EC priced tickets).
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« Reply #38 on: October 09, 2014, 12:39:39 »
Has anyone else noticed a delay in Nectar points being added to their account from FGW▸ (First Great Western) recently?

When the scheme started the points used to be there within 24 hours.   I bought some tickets last week and again on Monday of this week.  None of the points, together with some I earned yesterday, have been added yet.
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« Reply #39 on: October 11, 2014, 08:15:58 »
Have been told that following the introduction of the double points promotion at the start of October there have been some technical problems adding the points.  This should be resolved in the next few days.
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