ANOTHER supermarket hikes the price of its meal deal – but you can get it cheaper if you know how

THE Co-op has joined the list of supermarkets that has upped the price of its meal deal. 

However, some customers will still be able to buy the meal deal at a bargain price - you just have to know how.

The Co-op has increased its meal deal price, which usually includes a sandwich or wrap, snack and drink.

It's gone up from £3.75 to £4 for non-members.

But if you're a members of its loyalty scheme the price has dropped to just £3.50. 

Students can still get 10% off with a valid TOTUM card too, making it even more of a bargain.

To bag a cheap and cheerful lunch, you need to sign-up to Co-op’s free loyalty scheme online.

There is a £1 joining fee, which Co-op states is to cover the cost of having a share in the company as it’s owned by its members. 

Members get benefits including personalised discounts as well as earning 2p back for every £1 spent on Co-op branded products.

Once this has added up you can spend your hard earned pennies in store. 

The Co-op isn’t the only store that has increased its meal deal prices in recent weeks. 

Tescos, Morrisons and Boots have all increased their prices as well. 

At Tesco, non-Clubcard members pay £3.50 for the sandwich, snack and drink combo - but it's just £3 for the deal if you've got a Clubcard to hand.

Morrisons' deal on a sandwich, snack and drink used to be £3 but went up to £3.50, matching Tesco's price for non-clubcard members. 

Boots' meal deal increased to £3.59 or £4.19 in London. It's gone up 20p from its previous price of£3.39 and £3.99 respectively.

Meal deal prices

• Boots: £3.59 or £4.19 in London. 
• Co-op: £3.50 loyalty scheme members/£4 for non-members
• Morrisons: £3.50
• Tesco: £3 with Clubcard/£3.50 without Clubcard.

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