Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Travel money: My top ways to spend on holiday
If you're getting ready to head off over half term, or just planning ahead for any summer trips then these tips should help your money go much further when you're overseas. It can make a huge difference to the cost of your holiday.
2. How to save money on car parking
I always seem to have some kind of nightmare paying for a car park spot, from basic instructions to malfunctioning automatic numberplate recognition systems. So I try to avoid them as much as I can and get free or really cheap alternatives. Here's how you can too.
3. Simple ways to save money at festivals
This weekend sees the start of festival season proper with a number of events over the bank holiday weekend. If you're off to one, take a read of this article to make sure you don't get stung the moment you get on site.
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This week on Shop Smart Save Money
Tonight on Shop Smart Save Money it's the second of our holiday specials. I'll be talking about money matters including travel insurance and duty free, so do tune in at 8pm on Channel 5. We're on every Thursday until 4th June. You can also watch it on the My5 catch up service. You can read more about the series here.
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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 - and here they are for you too. First some newbies in a bit more detail, then some you might have missed from previous weeks. Click the red titles or blue links for more information.
1. £175 HSBC bank switching offer
There are a number of decent bank switching deals at the mo, and HSBC has just got back in the game with a huge £175 bonus. You'll need two direct debits in your old account to switch over and then pay in £1,750 a month. You'll get the money within 30 days so there's no reason you can't switch again!
2. M&S 20% off weekend
I've had an email through telling me there's another 20% off weekend running until the bank holiday Monday, so it's worth checking your inbox or M&S Sparks account. If it's not there then don't despair as it probably means you'll get the code next week.
3. Cinema ticket and sweets for £3
The popular Sweet Cinema offer is back on packs of M&Ms, Revels and more - and you can now start using the codes for free tickets on Sundays. I've spotted two packs of eligible chocs for £3 in Morrisons, but no doubt they're cheaper elsewhere or will be soon. Tickets are valid at Cineworld, Picturehouse, Showcase and more.
4. LAST CHANCE - £38 for a new HP printer and a year of ink
This free ink for a year deal ends on the 31st May, and the new printer you'll buy to get it is down to just £38. I think it's a great way to update your printer and save on cartridge costs.
5. £1 for a 90-day Tastecard trial
This three month trial should see you into late summer for just one quid. I use mine mainly for food discounts in restaurants, but you can also save on cinema tickets and things like airport parking.
6. ENDS SOON - Nine months of Sky Sports for £195
This NOW TV Sky Sports 9-month season pass ends on the 31st May. Even though the footy is over, there's plenty of sport over the summer and this can be cheaper than forking out for a full Sky subscription.
Quick deals
Banking offers including
- Up to £175 via bank switching deals
- Free £5 for opening a Monzo bank account
- £10 Amazon voucher or £25 M&S vouchers for signing up to credit cards
- Get 3% interest on savings with Chip - earn up to 5%
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Echo Dot speaker for £15.98 - EXTENDED
- Amazon - free £5 credit when you top up by £25
- Cash hack: Save 2% at Amazon every time
Entertainment deals
- Cheapest way to watch the new Game of Thrones
- £5.09 for an Odeon ticket and free movie rentals
- Latest cinema deals
- Six months free Amazon Prime video with EE
- Save 4% on Netflix passes
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10 / Get 90-day Spotify Premium trial for 99p
- 30-day family pass trials for £1, giving reduced days out and cinema tickets for all ages
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
Food and drink offers
- Craft beer sale and discounts
- Three months Tastecard or Gourmet Society for £1
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
- Free Hotel Choc on your birthday
- Get 50% off Domino’s Pizza every time
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Recent articles you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read everything I write every week, so here are my main articles from the last few weeks.
- Credit cards, Section 75 and your consumer rights
- How to find cheap flights
- Deciphering supermarket deals
- My top “refer-a-friend” offers
- How to get cheap theatre tickets
- The reusable cups that’ll save you money (and the planet)
- Monzo bank review
- Is it worth selling old books, DVDs, games and CDs online?
- Your forgotten cash and where to find it
- My 14 bank accounts, and why I’ve got each one
- Cheap chicken isn’t something to shout about
- How to get free Amazon returns
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