How to collect Avios when you shop: A comprehensive guide

1. How to collect Avios: The basics

If you have never collected Avios before, here are a few things you need to know before you get started.

You need to have a British Airways Club account to start collecting Avios

If you don't have one, you can sign up to the British Airways Club for free. You'll also collect Avios and Tier points when you fly with BA too.

Join the British Airways Club

Shop via our website and app to collect Avios when you shop online

You can collect Avios when you shop with more than 2,000 partners. Use the links on our website or app to visit the retailers website and shop as you normally would.

See who you can shop with

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Register your cards to collect Avios when you shop in-store at hundreds of brands

You can register up to 10 credit and debit cards to your account so when you shop in-store with our retailer partners, you'll effortlessly collect Avios.

2. How to collect Avios: Shopping online

From your groceries, to luxury goods, to life insurance, you can collect Avios with purchases you make online. Just follow these steps and start collecting.

1. Thinking of buying something? Check if you can collect Avios first

2. Use our website or the Avios app to search or browse over 2,000 brands

Browse online retailers

3. Follow the 'Shop Now' links to the retailer websites to make your purchase

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Top tip: Don't use discount or voucher codes on your purchase as they'll stop you getting Avios

3. How to collect Avios: Shopping in-store

Collect Avios on when you're shopping in-store. From food and drink, great days out to well-known fashion brands, there are hundreds of partners to choose from.

1. You need to register your credit or debit cards to your account to collect Avios in-store

2. Use our website or the Avios app to see where you can collect Avios and how much you could get

Browse in-store retailers