Bolton Mum becomes M&S points millionaire

A Bolton mum-of-four is celebrating after winning one million M&S loyalty points worth £10,000 to spend in store.

Janet Smith was delighted when she received a call to tell her she was the lucky winner of the competition organised by M&S Money.

Anyone buying M&S travel money using their M&S credit card or chargecard between 1 May - 30 June this year was entered into a prize draw to win one million M&S points. There were also five prizes of 100,000 points worth £1,000 each.

Janet was entered into the draw after buying Canadian Dollars from the bureau de change at the M&S store in Bolton. Janet and her husband Paul used the currency during a trip to see their daughter Jennifer, who emmigrated to Canada two years ago.

Janet said: "‘I was in the shower when I got the call to tell me I had won - I couldn't believe it. It's a wonderful prize and I'm looking forward to spending the money at my local store. I'm going to start by treating my mum for her 88th birthday next week. I'm so glad I bought my travel money at M&S."

Fraser Millar, M&S Head of Travel Services, said: "We had a tremendous response to the competition with over 100,000 entrants. We hope Janet enjoys spending her points in M&S."

M&S Money offers the same competitive exchange rates across all services including telephone and online ordering ensuring that customers get a great deal however they decide to purchase their currency. The bureaux also offer a commission-free buy back service with a wide range of currencies available.

For more information, visit marksandspencer.com/travelmoney