The Waterstone's Card

If you love reading as much as we do, you'll love the Waterstone's Card. It's free and easy to join and you can start earning points straight away when you sign up online.

All Waterstone's Cardholders enjoy the following great benefits:

  • Earn three points for every £1 you spend - each point is worth 1p.
  • You can earn and redeem points online and in Waterstone's shops, and you can check your balance at any time by clicking on the button above.
  • Waterstone's Books Quarterly

  • Email newsletters featuring competitions, news on the latest titles, and the chance to read and review books before they are published.
  • Email invitations to exclusive shopping events.
  • Free copies of Waterstone's Books Quarterly magazine from Waterstone's stores.
  • Exclusive Cardholder offers on selected books, including double points and £1.99 titles by some of your favourite authors.
  • Please note... many of the above benefits are available via email only, so make sure we have your correct email address!
  • Introducing eco points...

    Earn Eco points at Waterstone's

    Here at Waterstone's we're trying our best to make our shops greener and are really proud to introduce eco points - an extra five points on your Card every time you don't use a plastic bag in store. And, if you still decide you do need a bag, ours are made from 75% recycled materials too.

    Please note: Eco points are only available to collect instore. To collect Eco points when ordering online, simply have your order delivered to your local store and don't forget to bring along your own bag.

    Double points See full list of current double points titles

    Questions and contacting us

    If you have a question about setting up or using your Waterstone's Card, please look through our Waterstone's Card FAQs

  • Your card will be despatched within 28 days of signing up
  • Each point is worth one penny
  • Points earned online are added to your account upon despatch of your order
  • Points redeemed online will not be shown on your order confirmation email, but will be visible when you view your Card account online, 24 hours after your order is despatched
  • We are unable to add points to your account for purchases made prior to your signing up to the Waterstone's Card
  • Don't forget - if you choose not to receive Waterstone's Card emails, you will not receive any exclusive offers, competitions or benefits by email
  • For further help you can contact the Waterstone's Card Customer Helpline on our freephone number 0800 328 5723 or email them at cardenquiries@waterstones.com.

    The helpline is open between 9am and 6pm Monday to Saturday. Calls from a BT landline are free of charge. Calls from a mobile and other providers will incur a charge with rates varying dependant on the provider.

    Waterstone's Card Terms and Conditions