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BLOG: Free wine? Virgin Money's new switching offer reviewed

From today you can get £180 worth of wine if you switch your bank to Virgin Money. The account also offers 2.02% interest on balances up to £1,000 and discounts on other Virgin brands.

I've taken a look at how the offers compare, and whether it's worth switching or not.

Free wine or free cash?

BLOG: How to check your credit score for free

Don't pay for the likes of Equifax or Experian! You can check your score and full report at both of these and TransUnion for free - I show you how here.

Plus details of a free new service which could boost your score by up to 66 points.

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BLOG: Supermarkets on Deliveroo and Uber Eats - good or bad?

Getting your shopping delivered in a couple of hours might sound like a great option, but how does it compare to going direct to the supermarket?

I've taken a look at what it means for prices, selection and fees when you use takeaway sites to get your groceries from stores like Sainsbury's, Aldi and Waitrose.

Worth it or waste of money?

PODCAST: Cash Chats #149: Fighting food poverty and helping your local foodbank

Figures out today show 1.2 million emergency food parcels were handed out in the first six months of the pandemic - an increase of 47% on last year.

So this week on the podcast I've been joined by fellow bloggers Faith Archer (Much More With Less) and Nicola Richardson (The Frugal Cottage) to look at what we can do to support our local food banks.

You can listen via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.

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The top deals this week

I only share deals and special offers on the blog which I think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.

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1. Nectar Double Up is here

You can now swap Nectar points at Sainsbury's for twice their value to use on specific categories. So you can't use it on your food shop, but you can use it on things like home, Tu clothing and Taste The Difference wine (which is what I stocked up on last night).

Here's what you need to know about the offer before you shop. It ends next on Tuesday.

2. Possible £5 John Lewis "treat"

it's time to check your MyJohnLewis account to see if you've got a money off voucher to spend this week. I had a £5 code with no minimum spend, as did my mum and my dad - but my wife had nothing! Here's more.

3. Six issues of Radio Times for £1

I always try to get this offer around this time of year so I've got a very cheap copy of the Christmas double issue. Though I watch a lot less "normal" TV than I used to, there's still some great stuff on the BBC and C4 so this means I won't miss out!

4. £25 Sky Sports on NOW TV is back

You can pick up three months of Sky Sports on NOW TV for £25 a month until Sunday, rather than the usual £33.99. You can cancel at any time.

5. £25 voucher when you spend £100 at Space NK

Another Space NK deal. This time if you spend £100 you'll get a £25 voucher to spend before Christmas Eve. Last year the same offer ran and I was able to stack the gift card alongside other discounts.

6. LAST CHANCE: 5.3% Asda boost

The deadline to add funds to an Asda Christmas Savings card is Sunday at 5pm. Depending on how much you add, you'll get a bonus added to the card on Monday worth up to 5.3%.

7. LAST CHANCE: £125 Natwest switch

You've got until Tuesday to grab £125 for moving your bank to Natwest. The money will be paid by the 12th February 2021. This is open to existing customers who haven't the free cash in the last three years. You can also take advantage of a monthly reward worth £3 a month after a fee.

A 100 offer to switch to RBS ends the same day, but as you can't do bother I think the Natwest offer is better.

8. LAST CHANCE: M&S 2.75% regular saver to close

One of the highest paying regular savers is closing to new applicants tonight. To get the M&S monthly saver you need to have opened an M&S Bank current account and switched over. It's probably too late for newbies, but if you are an existing customer make sure you open that account today.

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