Join the Caffè Nero app through the invitation and make your first purchase in the app. You should then receive a voucher for a free welcome drink.

Referral link: we may also receive a free-drink voucher after you qualify.

How to get the Caffè Nero welcome drink

  1. Open the invite on a phone.

    Install the official Caffè Nero app from the link.

  2. Create a new account.

    Complete the app registration before ordering.

  3. Make an in-app purchase.

    Use the payment or order method required by the live invitation.

  4. Check your vouchers.

    The welcome-drink reward should appear after the qualifying purchase.

  5. Use it before expiry.

    Open the voucher only when you are ready to order.

How the Caffè Nero loyalty card works

The app keeps a digital stamp card. The standard programme gives a free drink after nine qualifying purchases, making the tenth drink free. Offers and bonus stamps can appear separately.

Other Caffè Nero savings

Three+ has regularly offered £1 drinks to eligible Three customers, while Meerkat Rewards can include a Caffè Nero discount. MyWaitrose-linked benefits have also appeared in the Nero app. These promotions change, so check each app rather than expecting them to combine.

Pros

  • A full free drink after the first app purchase.
  • Digital stamps are easy to track.
  • Many branches across London.
  • Extra partner offers sometimes appear.

Cons

  • The first drink is not free.
  • The purchase must be made through the required app route.
  • Vouchers expire.
  • Independent cafés may offer better value nearby.

Caffè Nero questions

Do I get the welcome drink immediately after joining?
No. The current invitation says the voucher arrives after your first qualifying purchase in the Caffè Nero app.
Can an existing app user claim it?
The welcome invitation is intended for new users. An existing account may not qualify.
Can I use the free drink at any branch?
Most participating UK stores should accept app vouchers, but exclusions can apply. Check the voucher details before travelling to a branch.
Can I combine the voucher with another discount?
Usually one main reward applies to a drink. Ask before ordering and use whichever offer gives the best saving.

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