Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. How cashback sites work (and how they’ve made me £4,000 in six years)
If you're not already using sites such as Quidco and TopCashback you really should. These websites pay you pretty much every time you shop online. That might sound too good to be true, and I know some people are suspicious, so I've shared how they are able to fund the money, how to use them and a few things to be careful of.
2. #FoodBankAdvent: How it works, and why you should take part
Foodbank demand is up by 19% on last year, so once again I'm organising the #FoodBankAdvent campaign with my UK Money Bloggers community - and you can take part too. It's a simple way to donate ahead of Christmas - and it's worth starting now so the foodbanks have the donations at the start of December. Here's how to get involved.
3. Register to vote – and boost your credit rating
We're five weeks away from the General Election and if you're not registered to vote you need to get a move on. Plus, as I explain in this article, there's an added bonus that doing so will boost your credit rating.
4. How anyone can get Vodafone’s VeryMe rewards
With one of the main offers switching from Odeon to Vue (more on this in the deals section below), I thought it was a good time to share once again how anyone can get access to the Vodafone loyalty rewards app even if you're not with the mobile network.
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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 red titles or blue links for more information.
Plus, it's worth following me on Instagram where I post any extra deals which come too late for the newsletter.
1. Free tub of Ben & Jerry's
If you've never used the supermarket cashback app Shopmium there's a new bonus for signing up. You can now claim the money back for a tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Here's the code you need & how to claim.
2. Get 20% off all toys at Argos
Until Tuesday you can save big with 20% off on all toys at Argos as long as you spend at least £20. Do make sure you price check first though - don't assume it's just going to be cheaper because there's a discount.
3. Up to 10% back from John Lewis
It's rare to get big discounts at John Lewis, but this one from Vouchercodes.co.uk is offering a £15 gift card when you spend £150, £50 when you spend £500 and £75 when you spend £750. Here's more on the offer.
4. Supermarket Christmas delivery slots 2019
You can already book your slots at a few supermarkets for delivery in the days ahead of Christmas, and others will be available soon. Here's when you can book for each of the big supermarkets.
5. Two months of Sky Sports for £20 a month
With the big match between Liverpool and Man City this weekend, NOW TV is offering two months of Sky Sports for £20 a month for two months, saving 41%.
6. Two Vue tickets for £7 or £17 via Vodafone
You can now get two tickets for Vue cinemas for £7 every week from the Vodafone loyalty app (it used to be Odeon). This is free for existing and new customers, but as I wrote in the article above there's also a trick that lets anyone get access the rewards for £10 every six weeks. Go to a cinema once in that time and those tickets will be £17, or £8.50 each. Go more, and the price goes down. You can then top up by another £10 to get further six weeks and so on. More on this and other Vue deals here.
7. Nectar Double Up starts on Wednesday in stores
If you've a stack of Nectar points sitting in your account this might be a good chance to boost their value. However, my biggest warning (there are a few) with this promotion is to only swap your points into vouchers once you've found something you want to buy. Here's my full guide to how it works.
8. Lloyds £125 switch offer ends Tuesday
It's your last chance to switch to a Lloyds Club current account in order to get a £125 switching offer. You can also choose a magazine subscription or six free cinema tickets.
9. Tesco Clubcard Plus launches tomorrow
As I explained last week, the new premium version of Clubcard cost £7.99 a month - but if you are a regular shopper at Tesco if could be worth hundreds of pounds off your supermarket bill each year. You'll be able to sign-up from Friday.
Quick deals
Banking and bills offers
- The best bank switching deals
- Free £15 for opening a Monese bank account
- Free £30 John Lewis voucher with credit card
- £10 Amazon voucher when you switch energy provider
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Recycle at The Body Shop and get a £5 voucher
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- £5 B&Q voucher
Entertainment deals
Food and drink offers
- Free Tastecard for 2 months / Gourmet Society trial for 3 months
- Craft beer sale and discounts, inc free beer!
- Free Leon hot box
- Free Ben & Jerry's with supermarket cashback app
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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.
- Never owned a home? Get a Help to Buy ISA now!
- Netflix vs Now TV vs Amazon Prime Video vs Apple TV +
- How to search price history and know if you’re getting a good deal
- Your Christmas money checklist
- Should you switch to a small energy company?
- Save money at M&S Food
- How to get free magazines
- How to make extra money in time for Christmas
- Savings rate crisis? Where to put your money
- Amazon Prime review: Is it worth the money?
- How to get the cheapest advance train tickets
- Are cinema memberships worth the money?
- How to not get rejected for a credit card
- Contactless payment declined? You might just need to enter your PIN
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