Sainsbury's SmartShop

Sainsbury's SmartShop

Scan & Bag as You Go

378 ratings
355 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 21, 2015
  • September 17, 2026

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Scan and bag groceries as you shop, keeping track of your total cost. Earn Nectar points and save offers. Pay quickly at dedicated checkouts or with Apple Pay.

✓Scan items as you shop
✓Bag items as you go
✓Track running total
✓Save offers
✓Earn Nectar points
✓Fast checkout
✓Apple Pay integration
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What's New in Sainsbury's SmartShop

3.43.0

September 17, 2026

SmartShop is moving into the Sainsbury's app. We've added a new information card to help you learn more about using SmartShop within the Sainsbury's app.

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User reviews

This one actually works

Unlike the new app where the nectar discounts/prices don’t appear

Mapping

The app is a great new addition to but the mapping location. Is not doing it’s job properly. I’m standing in the store. But it says the branch is 25 miles away. My maps and location are all set correctly.

Frustrating

Everytime we use smart shop we are stopped and the staff member have to check our trolley. We are told it is random, but it’s not because it happens to us EVERYTIME

Why do I bother?!!

Because a bag of potatoes scanned the QR code my entire shop had to be rescanned WHY?? Could it not have just said the item couldn’t be scanned and i’d of rescanned the item !! Instead my entire shop was rescanned my point is why do I bother scanning everything when I could have put it on a manned till . Not happy wasting my time
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Always check me

Enough

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App fails to recognize Nectar card and account

Bug

Inconsistent scanning performance across devices

Bug

Basket issues like duplicate items and missing items

Bug

Checkout process not working in some stores

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Allow payment with gift cards and Nectar points

Feature

Improve integration between shopping list and basket

Feature

Add option to permanently skip onboarding instructions

Feature

Provide in-app receipts and transaction history

Feature

FAQ

What does the Sainsbury's SmartShop app do?

The app allows you to scan items as you put them in your basket, bag them as you go, and track your running total. This streamlines the shopping process, enabling quicker checkout at dedicated SmartShop checkouts or via Apple Pay.

How can I earn Nectar points with SmartShop?

You can earn Nectar points by scanning your Nectar card when registering for the app. Ensure you are a Digital Nectar customer and have opted in to offers on the Nectar app to view them within SmartShop. You may need to sign back in if inactive for 14 days.

Is the Sainsbury's SmartShop app free to use?

Yes, the SmartShop app is free to download and use. You can connect to the service using your mobile data or the free in-store WiFi where available.

Where can I use the SmartShop app?

You can use the SmartShop app in participating Sainsbury's stores. To check if your local store has SmartShop facilities, you can use the 'Find a SmartShop store' button within the app or visit the Sainsbury's website and apply the 'SmartShop' filter.

How do I pay when using the SmartShop app?

You can pay quickly at one of the dedicated SmartShop checkouts. Alternatively, you can pay directly through the app using Apple Pay. Note that SmartShop checkouts are not available in mobile pay stores.