MoneyTescoIf you're a Tesco shopper, you may not realise the supermarket has a little-known rule08:08, 12 Jun 2026Shoppers at Tesco may discover they aren't allowed to buy everything they want to, due to a little-known policy.‌The UK retail giant has limits to stop customers from purchasing excessive quantities of products in one go. Britain's largest supermarket chain, Tesco boasts over 2,900 stores across the country. Whether in-store or online, countless families use Tesco for their groceries, with approximately 20 million households possessing a Tesco Clubcard, yet many shoppers remain unaware of a "maximum purchase quantity" restriction affecting a wide range of products.‌This policy stops you from buying more than the set limit for each item during a single visit. While the maximum quantity differs by product, numerous items are presently restricted to 16 per transaction, according to Tesco's website. These include:Article continues belowTesco Wafer Thin Honey Roast Ham Slices 125gTesco Whole Cucumber (each)Tesco Beef Mince 20% Fat 500gTesco Ripe Bananas 5 PackCreamfields Mature White Cheddar 400gTesco Medium Sliced White Bread 800gCreamfields Low Fat Natural Yogurt 500gTesco Crumpets 6 PackTesco Medium Free Range Eggs 12 PackTesco Orange Juice Smooth 1 LitreHearty Food Co. Penne Pasta 500gThe supermarket states on its website: "To ensure availability of all our products customers may be limited to a maximum number of items." Certain popular or discounted products may be restricted to as few as two or three units per customer.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌TescoFoodSupermarkets