BA Shopping Portal Runs Wild: March 2025 Bonus Bonanza

I'm constantly on the lookout for opportunities to boost my Avios balance without flying. This week, I noticed something extraordinary happening on the British Airways Shopping portal that's too good not to share with the Smart With Points community.

British Airways appears to be running what might be their most aggressive shopping portal promotion ever, with significant Avios rate increases across dozens of popular retailers. Some increases are modest, but many are substantial – with some retailers offering double or even triple their normal earning rates.

The Standout Offers

The increases are widespread, but some particularly caught my eye:

• Harvey Nichols: Up to 14 Avios/£1 (Was 6 Avios/£1)

• NET-A-PORTER: Up to 12 Avios/£1 (Was 4 Avios/£1)

• Harrods: Up to 12 Avios/£1 (Was 5 Avios/£1)

• LEGO UK: Up to 10 Avios/£1 (Was 3 Avios/£1)

• M&S Flowers & Hampers: Up to 17 Avios/£1 (Was 1 Avios/£1!)

• zooplus.co.uk: Up to 20 Avios/£1 (Was 7 Avios/£1)

• Viator UK: 10 Avios/£1 (Was 4 Avios/£1)

• Hotels.com UK: 8 Avios/£1 (Was 5 Avios/£1)

• IHG Hotels & Resorts: 6 Avios/£1 (Was 3 Avios/£1)

• Holland & Barrett: 8 Avios/£1 (Was 4 Avios/£1)

• Appleyard Flowers: Up to 22 Avios/£1 (Was up to 7 Avios/£1)

• B&Q Tradepoint: 8 Avios/£1 (Was 4 Avios/£1)

• APH Airport Parking & Hotels: Up to 17 Avios/£1 (Was up to 10 Avios/£1)

• National Express: 4 Avios/£1 (Was 1 Avios/£1)

Even everyday retailers have seen significant boosts:

• Marks & Spencer: Up to 4 Avios/£1 (Was 2 Avios/£1)

• Currys: Up to 3 Avios/£1 (Was 2 Avios/£1)

• Apple Store Online UK: 5 Avios/£1 (Was 3 Avios/£1)

Strategy Time: How to Maximise These Offers

With such generous offers available, it's worth taking a strategic approach to maximise your earnings:

1. Forward-Plan Your Purchases

This is an excellent time to think ahead. Need new appliances later in the year? Planning on refreshing your wardrobe for summer? Consider making those purchases now while earning rates are elevated.

2. Double-Dip with an Avios-Earning Credit Card

Combine these elevated portal rates with an Avios-earning credit card for even greater returns. For example, using the Barclaycard Avios Plus (1.5 Avios/£1) for a purchase at Harvey Nichols could net you up to 15.5 Avios per pound spent.

3. Triple-Dip with Curve

If you have a Curve card, you can take this even further. Use Curve to pay with your Avios-earning credit card, and you'll get the shopping portal Avios, the credit card Avios, AND potentially Curve's 1% cashback on your selected retailers.

4. Track Historical Rates

Using our BA Shopping Portal Avios Offer Tracker, you can see if these rates represent genuine increases or if similar promotions have happened before. This tool helps you decide whether to buy now or wait for potentially better offers.

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How Long Will This Last?

BA hasn't specified how long these elevated rates will be available, and they could revert to normal at any time. Based on previous promotions, I wouldn't expect these rates to last longer than a few weeks, so it's best to take advantage while you can.

If you're planning any significant purchases in the near future, this is absolutely the time to make them. Even everyday shopping at places like Marks & Spencer, Boots, or B&Q will earn substantially more Avios than usual.

Keeping Track of Offers

I always recommend using our BA Shopping Portal Avios Offer Tracker to stay informed about the best current deals. You can set up email alerts when your favourite retailers increase their Avios rates, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to boost your balance.

Final Thoughts

In my years of tracking BA Shopping Portal offers, this is one of the most generous across-the-board increases I've seen. Whether you're making everyday purchases or planning something special, now is the time to route those purchases through the BA Shopping Portal.

What purchases will you be making to take advantage of these increased rates? Let us know in the comments below or on our Instagram.

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