<P> The Nectar scheme was launched in 2002, merging the existing loyalty programmes of Sainsbury's, BP and Barclaycard, and including Debenhams which did not have an existing scheme . It was run by Loyalty Management Group, then chaired by Sir Keith Mills, the founder of Air Miles . At the time of launch, Nectar confirmed it would be open to more companies to join, excluding rivals of existing members . </P> <P> By 2010, Nectar claimed that 16.8 million people were part of the scheme, and that it had 14 member companies and over 400 online retailers . </P> <P> Cardholders receive points on purchases made at participating retailers both instore and online, generally beginning at one point per whole pound spent . Points for fuel at BP and Sainsbury's are awarded for each litre purchased . Extra points may be earned when buying certain products or during particular promotions . A number of other online retailers award points when purchases are made on their websites accessed through the main Nectar website . </P> <P> Nectar receives a payment from each retailer for each point paid to a customer . It then reimburses the retailer when the points are redeemed . </P>

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