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Updating your email address and password

Updated over a week ago

Need to change your Quidco password or update the email address linked to your account? Here's everything you need to know about keeping your account secure.

Changing your password

How to update your password

  1. Go to Security: Log in to your Quidco account and navigate to the Security section

  2. Enter current password: Provide your current password

  3. Choose a new password: Enter your new password and confirm it

  4. Save changes: Click "Update" to save your new password

Forgotten your password? You can request a password reset email on the password reset page.


Creating a strong, secure password

Password requirements

Your Quidco password must meet these criteria:

At least 8 characters long
At least 1 uppercase letter (A-Z)
At least 1 lowercase letter (a-z)
At least 1 number (0-9)
Unique to Quidco – never use a password you've used on another website or service

Why we have these requirements

We use advanced security systems to protect your cashback and personal information. Our system automatically detects passwords that have been compromised in data breaches at other companies, even if they meet the basic requirements above.

This means:

  • Using a password from another website (even if you've changed it slightly) may be rejected

  • Passwords that appear in known data breaches will not be accepted

  • Common passwords or patterns will be blocked for your protection

Stuck in a password reset loop?

If you're unable to set a new password and keep getting error messages, it's likely because:

  1. The password has been used elsewhere – Even if you've only used it on one other site, it may have been compromised in a data breach

  2. It's too similar to a compromised password – Adding "123" or "!" to an old password won't work

  3. It's a common password – Passwords like "Password1" or "Quidco2024!" are too predictable

Solution: Create a completely new, unique password that you've never used before.


Tips for creating a strong password

Method 1: Use a passphrase

Combine 3-4 random words with numbers and capitals:

  • Weak: password123

  • Strong: Coffee7BicyclePurple9

Method 2: Use a password manager

Password managers are the easiest and most secure way to create and store strong passwords:

Benefits:

  • Generates completely unique passwords for every website

  • Remembers them for you so you don't have to

  • Automatically fills them in when you log in

  • Many are free to use

Popular options:

  • 1Password (paid, very user-friendly)

  • Bitwarden (free option available)

  • Built-in browser password managers (Chrome, Safari, Edge)

Method 3: Make it memorable but unique

If you prefer to remember your password:

  1. Think of a sentence only you would know: "I adopted my cat Whiskers in March 2019"

  2. Take the first letters: IamcWiM2019

  3. Add symbols or swap letters: I@mcW!M2019

What NOT to do

❌ Reuse passwords from other websites
❌ Use personal information (birthdays, names, addresses)
❌ Use common substitutions (@ for a, 3 for e)
❌ Use sequential numbers or letters (123456, abcdef)
❌ Share your password with anyone
❌ Write it down where others can find it


Changing your email address

If you can still access your old email address:

  1. Go to Settings: Log in to your Quidco account and navigate to General Account Settings

  2. Update email: Enter your new email address and confirm it

  3. Save changes: Click "Update" to save your new email address

If you can no longer access your old email address:

Contact our Customer Support team with the following information so we can verify your identity:

  • Your full name

  • Your old email address

  • Your new email address

  • Details of two previous purchases made through Quidco

  • Your most recent payment method (e.g., BACS, PayPal, e-gift card retailer)

  • The last 4 digits of the bank account linked to your Quidco account (if applicable)


Additional security tips

  • Enable two-factor authentication if available on your accounts

  • Use a unique password for every website – especially for cashback and financial accounts

  • Change your password immediately if you suspect your account has been compromised

  • Keep your email secure – your email account is the key to resetting your password

  • Be wary of phishing emails – we'll never ask for your password via email

Need help? Visit our Staying safe online article or contact our Customer Support team.

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