Aussie seniors can now save hundreds of dollars shopping at Woolies

Aussie seniors will now be able to save up to $200 a year on their grocery bills as well as hundreds of dollars on a range of other products like home insurance, thanks to a new partnership between the NSW Government and supermarket giant, Woolworths.

Announcing the deal yesterday at a store in Kellyville, New South Wales’ Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that the promotion would allow Woolies customers with a Seniors Card to access a 5% discount on storewide purchases.

“We know for people living on fixed incomes every dollar counts. As a government we are committed to driving down the cost of living, especially for seniors, who contribute so much to our communities,” said Berejiklian.

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The deal is welcome news for seniors after Mozo reported that living costs for Aussie pensioners had outgrown inflation in August.

The partnership won’t just help older Aussies with their grocery haul, but will extend to a number of other products that Woolies now offers.

“This partnership could save seniors an average of $200 per person on their annual grocery bill, not to mention further discounts on home delivery, clothing and household items from Big W, and mobile phone and insurance products,” said Minister for Ageing, Tanya Davies.

The Premier also urged other retailers and supermarket chains to join the Seniors Card scheme which now has in excess of 1.5 million members.

What are the deals are available to Seniors Card holders at Woolworths?

Grocery and household items

Aussie seniors will now be eligible for a 5% discount at Woolworths and its associated retailers such as BIG W, Dan Murphy’s and BWS. That’s food, booze and all of the other basics covered.

Grocery delivery

If you do your shopping online, you’ll now be able to save up to $20 per year on a 12 Month Midweek Delivery at Woolworths or if you want to try it out for just 3 months you can do so for a $30 flat fee.

Mobile plans

Seniors Card holders can now access pre-paid and SIM only mobile deals through Woolworths mobile. You’ll also earn rewards points when recharging your plan with a Woolworths Rewards Card.

Insurance

Did you know that Woolies now offers home, pet and car insurance? The retailer will offer elderly Aussies $50 cashback in the form of a Woolworths Gift Card when insuring their vehicle, house or precious pupper.

How do Seniors Card holders access the new deal?

To access the new deal, Aussie seniors are required to purchase a Woolworths eGift WISH Card online using their NSW Seniors number, date of birth and email address. You’ll then be sent an email with the card which you can use both in-store or online, up to the value of $500.

Or to access a range of deals on other products, check out the necessary discount codes here .

If you’re surprised to hear that Woolies now offers home insurance policies and are considering switching, check out Mozo’s dedicated home insurance comparison tool which will help you compare a range of options on the market.