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Topping up your card.

There are various ways you can top up:

To top up using your UK debit or credit card, click here:

Please note online top up limits (across all currencies on the card):

  • In one day: £5,000
  • Within 7 days: £15,000
  • Within 60 days: £30,000

The online top up limits are subject to the total Card Fund balance (including all currencies) not exceeding £5,000 at any one time. Online top ups will be credited to your Travel Money Card immediately.

Bank transfer (via phone or internet banking)

To top up via internet or telephone banking, this is what you need to do:

  • Ensure you have registered your email address with us in the secure 'My Account' area on this website.
  • In ‘ My Account ’ , set the currency that you would like to top up as your default currency; this is where we will allocate your money. You can only top up one currency per bank transfer.
  • Then you can either phone your bank or log into your bank account via your bank’s website and create a new payee to make a GBP payment.

Please use the following details:

  • Bank details Beneficiary/Payee: Mastercard Prepaid
  • Sort code: 20-32-53
  • Account number: 63807568
  • Reference: Your 16 digit Travel Money Card number (on the front of card)
  • Amount: Please ensure that the amount you load on your card is within the allowed card limits.

You may top up a maximum of £5,000 per day (across all currencies on the card) via a bank transfer, but your total Card Fund balance at any one time (including all currencies) may not exceed £5,000.

It may take up to 5 working days for your bank to transfer the funds to us, however, be assured that we will load the funds onto your Travel Money Card within 24 hours of receiving them. We will send you confirmation via email that your top up has been successful.

Remember to set/change your preferred default currency in ‘My Account’ before transferring your money to us. Payments made in GBP will be converted to the relevant default currency, which will be set as GBP until changed. You will find the rate we used on your top up confirmation.

Via the mobile app

Download our handy mobile app and top up on the go. Please note, mobile app reload limits (across all currencies on the card):

In one day: £250

Mobile App top up limit is subject to your total Card Fund balance at any one time (including all currencies) not exceeding £5,000. Mobile app top up will be credited to your account immediately.

Over the phone

Simply call Card Services on +44 207 649 9404 and you can pay directly from your UK issued debit or credit card.

Please note, telephone top up limits (across all currencies on the card):

  • In one day: £750
  • Within 60 days: £1,500

Telephone top ups will be credited to your account immediately.

For example, if you top up £750 onto your card in one day, you may then only load a further £750 within 60 days. The telephone reload limits are subject to the total Card Fund balance already on the card at the time of the top up, as your total Card Fund balance (including all currencies) may not exceed £5,000 at any one time.

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Just take your Travel Money Card and a valid photo ID to any Sainsbury’s Travel Money Bureau and they will top it up for you. Payments will only be accepted from the primary cardholder.

Things to remember when topping up:

  • We only accept payment from the registered Travel Money Card cardholder
  • For your security, from time to time, the total number of top ups you can make in 24 hours across the online, mobile app and phone channels may be restricted. If you have successfully topped up via one of these channels you may need to wait 24 hours before topped up again, unless you top up via bank transfer or in branch (where available)
  • We cannot accept top ups from third parties
  • Top ups will only be processed and accepted if the name and UK registered address of the payment card matches the name and address on your Travel Money Card account. To update your details please contact Card Services.
  • If you top up your Euro, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar or South African Rand, Turkish Lira, Swiss Franc, Emirati Dirham,  Mexican Peso, Polish Zloty, Czech Koruna, Swedish Krona and Japanese Yen c urrencies, we will convert your GBP payment into the relevant currency before applying it to your card.

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The official app for Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card. Travel Money Card is free to use in millions of locations. Use the app to fully manage your travel card account and stay in control of your holiday finances. Travel Money Card is not linked to your bank account and is a safer option than carrying cash. Take your Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card with you on every holiday, simply top up and go. - Use anywhere Mastercard is accepted - Easy to use, contactless transactions and chip & pin - Worldwide cash withdrawals - Phone support available worldwide 24/7 FEATURES OF THE APP - 16 different currencies available to instantly top up and reload multiple currencies – from anywhere in the world. - Real time balance check - Lock-in exchange rates so you’ll know exactly how much money you have to spend - Transfer between currencies - Keep a track of your spending, view your transactions - Report your card lost or stolen and check your card pin - Manage your personal details

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Have been using card for a few years now. Would be good to be able to add card to wallet so could use on iPhone. Payments to cards were a bit hit and miss - when asked to approve thro banking app - it used to freeze when you leave app but this seems to have improved. Also got caught out one year when card expired and didn’t receive any reminders. Also realised charges are rather excessive when withdrawing money. In summary, handy to use on holiday for electronic transactions without incurring charges and overall usability improving.
Thanks to this absolutely SHOCKING app I was left abroad with no money. It let me initially top up £100 after multiple failed attempts. For the rest of the holiday I was no longer able to add any money. I tried with my card, my partners card and it kept saying ‘top up error’. I rang the helpline and they were useless. They kept lying to me about what the problem was and each person I spoke to had a different version of events as to the issues they were having. They told me to visit a branch but failed to understand that I was abroad and couldn’t do that?!. They then told me to try a different card but none were working. Absolutely useless. I now have about £20 left on the card but now I can’t even log in to the app anymore!! It says ‘request timed out, log in error’. This app is honestly the worst thing I have ever done. I will probably never get the remaining money back but I don’t care. I will be closing the account, deleting the app and snapping my card up ASAP. PLEASE LEARN FROM ME AND AVOID.

Rubbish customer service

I was recently in France and tried topping up my card. The payment was refused after confirming it was me in the banking app. I tried another 3 times the same thing happened. So I rang Sainsburys Bank where I was told that I could not use that card for top up for 24 hours as it had been blocked. Somewhat confused as I’d confirmed all three attempts and previously topped the card up without any problems using the same card I used my other card. Low and behold the same thing happened again. So I rang them back to explain (from France) and was kept on hold for 37 minutes while they tried to understand why my card wouldn’t load. Eventually, I got the answer to ring my bank and when and if it was the banks fault I still couldn’t use either card to top up for 24 hours. So I was stuck in France with a couple of euros on my card and absolutely no help from Sainsburys bank. Needless to say I won’t be using them again!

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Sainsbury's Travel Card Review - 2024

Claire Millard

Sainsbury's travel cards are available for next day collection in in-store exchange bureaux, or for home delivery, and can hold and spend 15 popular currencies. Not sure if the Sainsbury’s travel money card is right for you? Read on.

We’ll cover the Sainsbury's travel card key features, benefits, fees and limits, and we'll also look at the Wise international prepaid card and the Revolut debit card for comparison, so you can check which is best for you.

Sainsbury's travel card: key features

The Sainsbury's travel card supports 15 popular currencies and can be collected in just a day from your local Sainsbury’s store. However, even though it’s convenient, there are some fees to consider - including a high foreign transaction fee for  spending a currency you don’t hold.

Let’s start with a quick overview of the pros and cons of the Sainsbury's travel card:

Using a travel card when you’re away can add an extra level of security to your spending as your card isn’t connected to your main UK bank account. The Sainsbury’s card also offers 15 holding currencies, with no fee to spend the currencies you hold. However, there are drawbacks - including a fee to convert to the supported currencies in the first place, and a 5.75% fee to spend any currency you don’t hold in your account.

If you’re thinking of getting a travel debit card you might want to compare the options from providers with broader multi-currency account options, like Wise and Revolut. Currency conversion costs can be lower, and more transparent, which keeps the overall fees you pay down - more on that, later.

Who is the Sainsbury's travel card for?

The Sainsbury's travel card supports up to 15 different currencies: euro (EUR), pound sterling (GBP), US dollars (USD), Australian dollars (AUD), New Zealand dollars (NZD), Canadian dollars (CAD), South African rand (ZAR), Turkish lira (TRY), Swiss franc (CHF), UAE dirham (AED), Mexican peso (MXN), Polish zloty (PLN), Czech koruna (CZK), Swedish krona (SEK) and Japanese yen (JPY).

If you’re planning a holiday to any of these countries or regions, the Sainsbury's travel card may be the one for you. But don’t forget, fees and limits do apply, so comparing a few options is the best way to get the perfect travel money card for your needs.

What is the Sainsbury's travel card?

The Sainsbury's travel money card is a prepaid travel money card on the Mastercard network, which supports holding in 15 popular currencies. You can get your card in the UK before you travel, and switch to the currency you need for your trip. Currency exchange margins apply when you switch currencies, and there’s a fairly high 5.75% fee when you spend a currency you don’t hold in your account - so do make sure the currency or currencies you need are supported before you get started.

Is the Sainsbury's travel card a multi-currency card?

Yes. The Sainsbury's travel money card is a multi-currency card which lets you hold 15 popular foreign currencies.

If you need something different, keep reading for a quick comparison with the Wise card and the Revolut card, which both support a broader selection of currencies, with relatively low overall fees and a fair exchange rate.

Alternatives to Sainsbury's travel card

The Sainsbury's travel card supports a good range of popular currencies, but it’s also got quite a few fees to consider before you pick one up.

To help you decide if the Sainsbury's travel card is right for you, let’s look at it alongside a couple of other popular alternatives:

Information taken from Sainsbury's travel card desktop site , Wise pricing page , Revolut international transfer fees .pdf) and Revolut UK ; correct at time of writing, 17th May 2023

The Sainsbury's travel card is convenient as you can collect one in store just a day after ordering it. It also supports 15 popular currencies, covering a good selection of the destinations Brits like to go on holiday. However, bear in mind that  it may not be the absolute best value out there, thanks to foreign exchange markups and foreign transaction fees if you don’t have the currency you need already loaded. There are lots of travel money cards on the UK market, so comparing a few is the smart way to make sure you get a good deal.

Sign up for a Wise account online or via the Wise app to enjoy convenient and flexible travel features, including the ability to securely hold and exchange more than 50 currencies. Use your Wise card in over 170 countries, with currency exchange that uses the mid-market exchange rate and low fees from just 0.41%, plus extras like ways to receive payments like a local from 30+ countries, and fast international transfers to 70+ countries.

Read a full Wise review here

Revolut provides various account options with distinct features and pricing. You can select a no-monthly-fee basic account or higher-tier plans that have monthly charges but offer extra benefits and free transactions. All accounts have a linked card and can hold over 25 currencies.

Revolut applies the mid-market exchange rate within the limits specified in your account plan whenever you switch currencies in your account or when spending. Fair usage charges of 0.5% apply after you’ve used the plan allowance.

Read a full Revolut review here

Sainsbury's travel card fees & spending limits

First, the limits associated with using your Sainsbury's travel card:

Next, let’s look at the costs of using the Sainsbury's card when you’re travelling:

Information correct at time of writing - 17th May 2023

Exchange rates

If you top up a Sainsbury's travel card in pounds, there’s a 2% fee. Alternatively you can add funds in any of the other supported foreign currencies, but then you’ll find a margin is added to the exchange rate used to switch your pounds to the required currency. That’s also a fee, but it’s a bit trickier to spot. The easiest way to see this charge is by comparing the rate offered by Sainsbury's against the mid-market rate you can get from Google.

Once you have a balance in a foreign currency it’s free to spend it. However, if you’re spending in an unsupported currency, or if you don’t have enough balance in the currency required to cover the costs of your purchase, you’ll pay a 5.75% foreign transaction fee.

How to get a Sainsbury's travel card

You can get a Sainsbury's travel card by ordering online to collect the next day from a participating Sainsbury’s store, or for home delivery which can take 5 to 8 days.

To apply for your card you’ll need to be over 18 and a UK resident.

What documents and information you’ll need

When you apply for a Sainsbury's travel card you may be asked to show some proof of identity and address. This is part of the verification process used to keep customers and their accounts safe.

What happens when the card expires?

Your Sainsbury’s travel card has an expiry date. Once the card expires, you’ll need to apply to get any outstanding balance back - it won’t be sent back to you automatically.

You can get any outstanding balance back by calling Sainsbury’s bank, or in certain stores. The cash out option isn’t available in every Sainsbury’s branch, though, so do check before you head out.

How to use a Sainsbury's travel card?

The Sainsbury’s travel money card can be topped up in pounds or the currency you need, and then you can spend anywhere you see the Mastercard symbol - including contactless payments where supported.

How to withdraw cash with a Sainsbury's travel card?

Withdraw cash with your Sainsbury's travel card as you would with any other debit or credit card. There’s no Sainsbury’s fee to make a withdrawal, but the ATM operator might have their own fees - keep an eye on the ATM screen for details of this.

Is the card safe?

Yes. Sainsbury's travel money cards are issued via PrePay Technologies Limited, which is overseen by the FCA in the UK. That means you can trust it’s safe to use.

How to use the Sainsbury's travel card overseas?

Use your Sainsbury's card to spend any currency you hold for free - however, there’s a 5.75% fee if you don’t have enough of the currency you need in your balance, so make sure you’ve topped up your account enough before you start spending.

You can use your Sainsbury's travel card internationally for in person, online and contactless payments, anywhere you see the Mastercard symbol.

Conclusion: is the Sainsbury's travel card worth it?

The Sainsbury's travel card has some convenient features. It’s readily available only a day after you order it, from your local Sainsbury’s store, and it can hold 15 popular currencies. However, it’s not perfect. There are exchange rate margins applied when you convert to any of the foreign currencies supported by the card; and a 5.75% foreign transaction fee if you spend in a currency you don’t have in your account.

Before you sign up with Sainsbury’s, compare the travel money card against the flexible multi-currency accounts available from alternatives like Wise and Revolut. Currency conversion uses the mid-market rate with no margin added - and overall the fees are pretty low. For example, with Wise if you don’t have the currency you need in your account your card will just autoconvert with the lowest available fee, from 0.41%, while Revolut offers some fee free conversion, with 0.5% fair usage fees once you hit your plan limits.

Sainsbury's travel card review FAQ

The Sainsbury's travel card can hold and exchange 15 currencies, to spend globally anywhere Mastercard is accepted. If you don’t have the currency you need in your balance, there’s a 5.75% foreign transaction fee. If you want to compare your options to look for lower fees, check out alternatives from providers like Wise and Revolut.

The Sainsbury's travel card is intended for international use. You can hold and spend 15 currencies, with no fee to spend a currency you hold in your account. To compare the Sainsbury’s card against providers which cover more currencies, check out the multi-currency accounts from a service like Wise or Revolut.

If the Sainsbury's travel card isn’t right for you, there’s lots of choice out there. Have a look at travel debit cards from a provider like Wise or Revolut as a different option that can come with a broader selection of supported currencies - and, often, lower overall fees.

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Sainsbury’s has announced it is reopening its online travel money service.

As a result, holidaymakers and travellers can now order foreign currency online which can be delivered to their home on the next working day. An automatic currency converter is available on the Sainsbury’s website, allowing you to see exactly how much your sterling is worth before ordering.

Travel bureaux are also starting to reopen within Sainsbury’s stores ahead of the summer. Shoppers can check on the Sainsbury’s Bank website whether the bureau at their local store is one of those reopening now.

Nectar cardholders enjoy better conversion rates on foreign currency, while no commission is charged when cash is changed. What’s more, Sainsbury’s said that if holidays have to be cancelled due to the pandemic, travellers can return the travel money at the exchange rate purchased.

Jason King, customer director at Sainsbury’s bank, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back travel money customers online and to our stores. Whether it’s buying currency for a holiday abroad, selling back any extra from your trip or sending money to friends and family overseas with Western Union, we’re open and ready to support however you like to get your currency.”

Holiday hopes

Millions of us will be dreaming wistfully of the prospect of a proper summer holiday abroad, though there are currently just 12 nations on the government’s ‘green’ list of countries, meaning that no quarantine period is required upon your return.

What’s more, the government has been accused of delivering “mixed messages” over how people should view travelling to countries on the ‘amber’ list, Ministers initially suggested that travel was allowed to these destinations to see family and friends, though the Prime Minister later emphasised that these journeys should be avoided unless they were “essential”.

There have also been reports of holidaymakers ‘hoarding’ bookings, by snapping up spots in British hotels which they can then cancel later on should international travel be possible.

Even if travel overseas is possible, it’s open to question how many Brits will actually want to do it. A study by GoCompare found that only 13% of us are comfortable with the idea of foreign holidays this year.

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Cinco de Mayo 2024 food and drink specials: Deals at Taco Bell, Chipotle, TGI Fridays, more

Cinco de mayo is a day to celebrate mexican-american culture. there's plenty of deals and specials including free and discounted food and drinks, contests – and the rock will pay for your guac..

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Some big names in food and drink are getting a head start on this year's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Among them: Chipotle , Taco Bell , and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 's Teremana tequila .

The holiday, a celebration of Mexican American culture that falls on Sunday, May 5, this year, is popular with most ages.

Millennials (those aged 28 to 43) will be most likely to celebrate the holiday, with 62% planning to, according to retail data firm 84.51° . Nearly half (46%) of Gen Xers (aged 44-59) and more than one-third (35%) of Boomers (60-78) will, its research finds.

Many see the holiday as an excuse to eat Mexican food and sip a margarita or some tequila. They may not know that Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when 2,000 Mexican soldiers defeated 6,000 French troops – and is not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day. The country's Día de la Independencia, when Mexico broke free from Spanish rule, came on Sept. 16, 1810.

Regardless, margaritas are a likely libation to be downed, with 19% of celebrators expected to have one. Many may make them at home, as weekly lime sales rose 50% last year during Cinco de Mayo at Kroger stores, found 84.51°, which is a subsidiary of the supermarket giant .

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Whatever your plans, there's a deal for you. Cinco de Mayo promotions include everything from free tacos to a discounted car wash. Here's a roundup. Remember to check in with your nearest location to make sure it's participating before heading out.

Taco Bell: Five tacos for $5 on Cinco de Mayo

Members of the Taco Bell Rewards loyalty program can get five soft or crunchy tacos for $5 on Sunday, May 5. Get the deal in the Taco Bell app .

Other Taco Bell deals:

  • Through May 5: New eaters can get 20% off their Taco Bell order of $15 or more on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and Grubhub (maximum of $5 off).
  • Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5: Free Nachos BellGrande with order of $20 or more on DoorDash or Grubhub.
  • Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5: Buy one Nachos BellGrande get one of equal or lesser value on Uber Eats.

'Guac on The Rock' free guacamole

For the fourth consecutive year, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his Teremana tequila want to pay for your guacamole with the Guac on the Rock promotion leading up to and including May 5.

Just buy some guac with any Teremana cocktail during the month of May, then take a picture of your receipt, submit it online and get reimbursed on Venmo. Reimbursements will be made up to $1 million.

El Pollo Loco's Cinco de Mayo specials

The California-based chain has several deals for members of its Loco Rewards loyalty program in the days leading up to Cinco de Mayo. Through Sunday, you can get $20 off your $100 catering order; another deal gets a a $10 bonus when you buy a $50 eGift Card.

Other Loco Rewards Members deals, good in person, in the app or online :

  • Friday, May 3: Buy a Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla, get one free.
  • Saturday, May 4 : Buy a 2 Carnitas Tacos Combo, Get 2 Carnitas Tacos free.
  • Sunday, May 5 : Get two free Shredded Chicken Crunchy Tacos with an in-app order of $10 or more – plus $0 delivery fee all day long.

Tocaya's Cinco de Mayo contests and free chips and guacamole

Tocaya Modern Mexican has several specials leading up to Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5:

  • Thursday, May 2 : Enter to be a winner of free Tocaya catering for up to 10 people.
  • Friday, May 3 : Five winners will be chosen to receive a $25 Tocaya gift card.
  • Saturday, May 4 : Get free chips & guac with any order of $15 or more.
  • Sunday, May 5 : Share your order online by tagging @tocayaorganica for a chance to win a $500 Tocaya gift card.

Cinco de Mayo specials: Chipotle, Taco John's and more

  • Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants: The Lubbock, Texas-based restaurant chain has several $5 specials for Cinco de Mayo: choose from Grande Mexican Draft Beer served in a 22-ounce stadium cup (while supplies last), a Mexican Flag Margarita, $5 La Grandeza Margarita (frozen or on the rocks), and Chile con Queso Appetizer.
  • Applebee's: The restaurant chain has specials for customizing their $1 Dollarita margarita - you can add a flavor such as strawberry or mango for only 50¢ more, or opt for Jose Cuervo Tequila for $2 more. There's also $5 Dos Equis Brewtus drafts, $5 Rock & Berry Rita, a strawberry margarita made with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Blanco Tequila, and the $9 Breaking Rock Rita, made with Teremana Blanco Tequila and Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston’s Dos Hombres Mezcal, blue curacao, lime and a new rock candy garnish.
  • Astral Tequila: The tequila brand is holding its first-ever MargaritaCon at more than 170 participating bars across the U.S. where you can order a special cocktail through Sunday. Proceeds from them help build homes through Hábitat para la Humanidad México's Adobe Brick Project in Jalisco, Mexico. (Astral is also donating $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the U.S. as part of the celebration.) You can also enter a sweepstakes to win an all-expenses-paid luxury trip for four to Mexico on the Astral Tequila website .
  • Bar Louie : Cinco de Mayo specials on Sunday include $3 Sauza Silver Sidecars,  $3 Corona bottles, $4 Modelo drafts,  $5 Mexican Candy Shots and $8 Dos Sauza margaritas.
  • Beef 'O' Brady's : Get free queso with the purchase of chips and salsa on Sunday (available at participating locations).
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: When you buy a pint of the restaurant's CureVeza Mexican-style pale lager through June 26, 25 cents will go to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation .
  • The Brass Tap : With any purchase Sunday, you get free chips and salsa at participating locations.
  • Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Members of the Mexican-fusion restaurant's loyalty program can get a buy-one-get-one-free burrito deal on Sunday. Just buy a regular-priced entrée and your account will get a coupon for a free one to redeem May 6-10. Feeding a group on Cinco de Mayo? Get 10% off catering through Sunday with code CINCO10.
  • California Pizza Kitchen: The restaurant chain will have happy hour all day on Sunday, May 5, for Cinco de Mayo. Specials include $5 starters including white corn guacamole and chips, $7 margaritas, and $9 pizza and beer.
  • Chipotle : The Cinco De Mayo celebration begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, with free delivery on all digital orders using the promo code CINCO24.
  • Chronic Tacos: Loyalty members who spend $25 through the Chronic Tacos app on Sunday will get $5 off.
  • Cointreau: The liqueur brand wants to give you a $20 "Lime of Credit" toward your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Sign up on Cointreau.com by end of the day Thursday, May 2, and you could be one of thousands of winners to get a $20 Venmo payout on Friday, May 3.
  • Cold Stone Creamery : Available through May 5, the Waffle Ice Cream Taco is stuffed with sweet cream ice cream and topped with chocolate and peanuts.
  • Hooters: From Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5, get $5 Dos Equis Big Daddy beers, Legendary Ritas, or shots of Patrón. Offers are valid for dine-in only at participating locations.
  • Jack in the Box : Friday to Sunday, get free tiny tacos or a meat lovers burrito with every order of $5 or more. Also, as always, you can get two tacos for 99 cents.
  • Jinya Ramen Bar: The  Japanese eatery  has its Mini Tacos available for a special price – $2 per taco – on Sunday and every Tuesday in the month of May.
  • Jose Cuervo: Want a chance to host a party, courtesy of Jose Cuervo? Go to the tequila brand's website through May 5 to enter for a chance to win $1,000 toward your fiesta. One winner will be announced at the end of the month.
  • Kickstand Cocktails: The spicy craft vodka soda maker has a 25% discount on orders Thursday to Sunday on the brand's website . Its lineup includes Roasted Jalapeño Cucumber, Smashed Raspberry Serrano, Charred Pineapple Poblano and Torched Peach Chipotle, at 105 calories and 5.5% ABV. (At retail in Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Arizona and Pennsylvania, you can get a $5 Venmo rebate.
  • Mi Rancho: The tortilla, chip and salsa maker has a Cinco de Mayo Buy One, Get One sale (use code BOGOCINCO) happening through May 5 on its website .
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: Members of Moe's Rewards loyalty program can get $5.55 Burritos or Bowls on Sunday, for Cinco de Mayo. If you aren't a member yet, you can sign up online or download the app . Also on Sunday, the first 30 customers on Sunday get a free T-shirt.
  • Paciugo : Get one free scoop of new Avo Glow Gelato, made with Avocados From Mexico on Sunday, May 5th at 5 p.m. in Paciugo stores nationwide (while supplies last).
  • Pancheros Mexican Grill: Members of Pancheros' Burritos With Benefits loyalty program will get randomly distributed rewards on Sunday, May 5, in the Pancheros app . They include a free entrée, free chips and queso, free queso on an entrée, half off an entrée, and BOGO free entrée. Download the app before May 5; deals are good in store or online at participating locations.
  • Papa Murphy's: On Sunday, get $5 off your order of $20 or more at participating Papa Murphy's locations. Among your options: the new Taco Grande Pizza .
  • &Pizza : The Washington, D.C.-based &pizza chain is bringing back its Elote Loco pizza in time for Cinco de Mayo dining. The pizza ($13.99), which will be on the menu until July 4, is topped with fire-roasted corn, grilled onion, cotija cheese and finished with elote sauce.
  • Pokeworks: Get $2 off a regular or large “Poke Your Way” burrito on Saturday or Sunday. Redeem the offer in-store or online with the code POKEROLL.
  • Razzoo's Cajun Cafe : The restaurant chain, which has most of its locations in Texas, plus one in Oklahoma and two in North Carolina, has $5 frozen margaritas and $6 flavored margaritas, plus $4 shots all day on Sunday, May 5. Participating locations also have a $30 dine-in special on 5 pounds of crawfish ($50 at the the Lubbock, Texas location).
  • Sheetz: Order any taco, burrito or taco salad in the Sheetz app on Cinco de Mayo (Sunday, May 5) and Monday, May 6, and get free delivery (use the code OFFERZ). The offer excludes service fees and long distance fees for trips over four miles.
  • Smokey Bones: The restaurant chain will mashup Cinco de Mayo with viewing the Miami Grand Prix with drink specials including Race Car-Garitas, starting at $5, and food specials including Mini Magnachos ($6) or All You Can Eat Wings ($14.99).
  • Taco Bell Cantina : Get two tacos free when you buy two beers, or upgrade your Twisted Freeze with $2 off an additional shot.
  • Taco John's: Members of Taco John’s Bigger Bolder Rewards loyalty program get a free beef Taco Bravo – a classic Crispy Taco wrapped within a warm tortilla and refried beans – with any purchase of $5 or more on May 5. Offer valid in-store and in-app; download the Taco John's app and join the loyalty program by Saturday, May 4.
  • TGI Fridays : The restaurant chain is extending its $5 Happy Hour to Sunday, May 6, and also has $5 chips and queso, plus its Superfresh Margarita is available for $7.
  • Truly Hard Seltzer: Spice up your party with the Truly Tequila Soda Fiesta Pack ($25), which comes with one can each of its recently-released ready-to-drink Truly Tequila Soda, which come in lime, grapefruit, watermelon, and pineapple guava flavors. The party bundle, available online , also includes Truly-branded taco holders, pennant flags and chamoy flavored gummy worms to add to your drinks.
  • Zips Car Wash: Get $5 off a Pro wash in the Zips Car Wash app on Sunday (that's a savings of more than $20). Enter code CINCO at checkout after you add a single Pro wash to your cart in the app.

Contributing: Jordan Mendoza, Maria Jimenez Moya and Amanda Lee Myers

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