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Our top content this week
The best way to spend Amex points
There are loads of ways to redeem American Express Reward points and some are much better than others. Andy's looked into the best ways to get the most from your points.
Leon launches coffee subscription: is it worth it?
The fast-food joint is rivalling Pret with its new tea and coffee subscription service for £25 a month. But is it any good? And how does it compare to Pret?
Chase: 5.1% boost is BACK
If you weren't eligible last time, you could be now. Chase is offering a 5.1% savings rate to many more customers BUT it's making a cut elsewhere.
Our top holiday booking hacks
The summer holidays will soon be upon us (even if the sun is playing games) and if you're thinking about going away, it's a good time to check for deals as they can appear eight weeks in advance.
The latest news in credit cards
It's that time again and Andy's rounded up everything that's happened in the past month, including all the changes and new deals, to help you make the most of your credit card.
Cash Chats podcast
Episode 389
In the latest episode of the pod, Andy and Amelia are looking at:
- Reward account spending hacks
- Cheapest voter ID
- Bank switching community Q&A
Episode 388: Your Money, This Week
In this episode, Andy and Amelia look at the latest money news, including:
- Recipe boxes HUGE premium
- Broadband hikes & EE refunds
- Poundland meal deal
- And more!
You can listen to all episodes via the links below:
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This week's top deals
We only share deals and special offers on the site which we think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.
1. Official London Theatre: free kids' theatre tickets
Kids Week is BACK on 11 June which means you can get free summer theatre tickets for under 17s with a paying adult. Shows include The Lion King, Wicked and Matilda.
2. Krispy Kreme: free doughnut
Get a free Glazed Original doughnut on Friday 7 June. You'll just need to mention a specific phrase...
3. Amazon: £3 off £10 spend
Selected customers will be offered the deal when they use Amazon Pickup. It's available to the first 20,000 customers who claim so check if you're eligible.
4. Bills: £5 bottomless pancakes
Bills is offering 90-minutes of all-you-can-eat pancakes for a fiver until Friday 7 June. You can go anytime from 8am.
5. Santander: £18 reward with Edge credit card
Apply before 2 July and get an £18 bonus. You'll also get 2% cashback on spend. There are a few requirements so make sure you check before you apply.
6. Art Pass: three months for £15
If you fancy a summer of discounted (and sometimes free) exhibitions, this is a decent deal. You'll need to apply by 30 June, so be quick.
7. Amex: fee-free card + 5% cashback
New cashback card customers can get the £25 fee waived in the first year if you apply by 2 July. You'll get 5% cashback on £2,500 spend plus £25 if you apply via TopCashback.
8. Telegraph: £1 for 3 cinema tickets hack
Time the three-month trial right and you should be able to get three Vue cinema tickets for £1. Here's how to do it.
9. Raisin: £50 cashback
The savings platform is offering a £50 bonus when you open a savings account and deposit £10k. The best 1 year fix is 5.22%, so the bonus would effectively make it 5.47% on £10k.
10. Santander Cycles: free cycle Sundays
One for the Londoners. On every Sunday in June you can get free, unlimited 30-minute bike hires in and around the city.
11. Amex: last chance for 60,000 bonus points
You can still get the boosted 60,000 Avios points with the British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card but be quick as it ends on 11 June.
12. HyperJar: extended 2% cashback
The cashback deal is now available to new customers who apply by 21 June. If you're new, you can earn up to £200 a month on your spending.
13. First Direct: £65 cashback + £175 switch offer
You can get an additional £65 in cashback when you open a First Direct current account via Quidco, with an extra £175 on top if you switch.
Savings, banking and credit card best buys
Savings
Top savings best buys
- Top current account linked saver: 7% with Santander
- Top regular saver (with current account): 7% with First Direct
- Top easy access account: 5.2% with Cahoot
- Top easy access Cash ISA: 5.2% with Trading 212
- Top 1-year fixed account: 5.22% with National Bank of Egypt
- Top 1-year fixed Cash ISA: 5.05% with Virgin Money
Banks
Top banking offers
- First Direct: £175 switch bonus
- TSB: up to £190 + freebie
- Lloyds: £175 switch bonus
- Nationwide: £200 switch bonus for members
- Santander: £175 switch bonus + £15 extra
Top banking best buys
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback on bills: 1% back with Santander Edge
- Top cashback on spending: up to 2% with HyperJar
Credit cards
Top credit card offers
- BA Amex Premium Plus: 60,000 bonus Avios
- American Express Preferred Reward Gold: £210 points and cashback
- M&S: £25 voucher bonus
- Asda: £50 cashback bonus
More deals
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Cashback offers
- TopCashback: £15 welcome offer
- JamDoughnut: £4 welcome offer
- Cheddar: exclusive £4 welcome bonus
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Snoop: free £5 Amazon voucher
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: free £5 train travel credit
- NUS card: non-student card trick
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: 12 months for the price of 8
- Apple TV+: various free month deals
- Cinemas: 2-4-1 tickets every week & free tickets every month
- Disney+: year of Standard with Ads free via bank account
Food and drink offers
- Tesco Clubcard Plus: one-month free trial
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: more than 90% off your first boxes
- Cadbury's Buttons: free pack
- Caffe Nero: free hot drink
Recent content you may have missed
We know it can be tricky to read, watch and listen to everything we create each week, so here are some articles, videos and podcasts from the last few weeks you might have missed.
- Debit card spend 'hack'
- Cheapest ID for voting
- M&S Sparks: how does it work?
- Nationwide's £100 bonus: will you get it?
- Energy price cap: how much will you save?
- Lifetime ISAs explained
- 10 ways to cut the cost of streaming
- Banking hack: make £360 a year
- Iceland's 5% Bonus card
- Why can't I transfer my ISA?
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