Ikea Family

Operation of IKEA Family Card benefits is very difficult to grasp. After a long phone conversation with Ikea today I think I finally get it--maybe. It seems they expect you to buy us$160 in one month in order to trigger a 5% reward (us$8) two months later. But you have to spend that bonus in another purchase within two months of their issuing it or you lose it... and on and on... Since I didn't understand the scheme, I never cashed US$35.93 in bonuses generated by purchases totaling US$718.66l I made in two months in 2014. I wonder if this loyalty card is worth all the trouble unless you plan to furnish an entire home!

I joined the Ikea Family club when checking out at Ikea.

It took no time at all and was advised that I could fill in my details at home and post them off to relate the card to me.

The lady on the checkout activated the card there and then so that the purchases I had just made would be discounted if they were on the Ikea Family discount list on that day, some must have been as I received a £14 discount on my shop, very pleased!

If anyone else has held a card longer than I have (2 days) then you may be a bit more aware of other incentives/discounts this card entitles you too as so far I have only read the terms and conditions which state that you are entitled to free tea or coffee in the main restaurant Monday - Friday and that you will receive special offers through the post.