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New 1.5% paying savings account
In my latest savings update, I've details of:
- A new 1.5% "best buy" savings account from Chase Bank
- Changes to Natwest and RBS's Digital Regular Saver
- ISA deadline approaches
- My top places for you to save your cash
Halifax's £125 switching bonus is back
If you've not had switching cash from Halifax since April 2020 then you make sure you nab this offer, and it's open to existing and new customers. Here's how it works.
How to go to festivals for free
Festivals aren't cheap, and if you're struggling with extra costs right now these might be a luxury you can't afford. But if you're happy to volunteer your time, you can get free entry to events such as Glastonbury, British Summer Times (Stones, Adele etc) and All Points East. Here's how to apply.
Barclays Blue Rewards changes this week
If you have a Barclays Blue Rewards add-on to your current account then the higher fee and reduced rewards begin on Friday. Here's what you need to know, and how to cancel your membership if you don't want to continue.
** Don't forget to give a meter reading today, Thursday 31 March. More in my podcast below **
CASH CHATS PODCAST
#259 | Chancellor Rishi Sunak interview & Spring Statement analysis
Last week I was joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on a bonus episode of the podcast. You can listen to the interview and my analysis of what was (and wasn't) announced in the Spring Statement.
#260 | Do you need an Isa? Plus energy meters & a new 1.5% savings account
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- Why you need to give a meter reading today
- Where to get 1.5% interest on your savings
- Why you probably don’t need a Cash ISA
- But why a Lifetime or Stocks and Shares ISA might be useful
- Plus a listener question about streaming sticks
You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
If you do listen on one of these apps, please do take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review!
ASK ANDY
#43: Your money questions answered
Catch up on Tuesday's YouTube live, plus read some of my answers to the questions you sent through, including:
- Am I eligible for a second Amex bonus?
- How should I pay for my wedding?
- Where should I put my joint savings?
Next live Q&A: April 2022
The next Ask Andy live stream will be in a couple of weeks (I'll share the exact date next week). This is the best place to ask me your questions. Make sure you follow me on YouTube or Instagram so you get notifications.
Ask a question in the Facebook group
Or, join the Facebook community to ask your questions and share your money experiences and ideas.
THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS
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.
I'll also share a quick update on Instagram on Saturday morning.
1. First Direct: £20 to open an account
For those fed up with switching deals and just want money for opening a current account, then First Direct now offers £20 for doing just that. But, if you take this cash it will rule you out of larger switching bonuses at a later date. Here's more.
2. Disney+: £6 for three months
If you collect Tesco Clubcard points then there's a limited-time offer getting your three months of streaming service Disney+ for £6 in points, rather than the usual £8. More here.
3. Coda: How to watch the Oscar-winning "Best Picture" for free
If Will Smith hadn't slapped Chris Rock, everyone would have been talking about the small indie flick Coda winning Best Picture. You can watch it for free via a handful of Apple TV+ offers. Here's more.
4. Natwest: £150 switch offer ends
It's your last chance to get the £150 deal for switching to Natwest, which could be worth another £50 if you choose a Reward account and open a regular saver. Here's more.
5. Co-op: £3 off £10 spend
New joiners of the Co-op membership can get £3 off a £10 spend on food in store. Here's more.
6. Airtime Rewards: £3 bonus
Shop at places like Argos, Morrisons and Greggs with an Airtime Rewards linked card and you can get a bonus £3 with £6 spend via a vouchercode. More here.
7. Odeon: Win a ticket for Monday night
I've got a spare code (via my O2 Priority account) that'll give you a free ticket to an Odeon this Monday. If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning it, follow my Instagram account and share any of my posts to your stories (make sure you tag @andyclevercash). Ends at midnight Saturday 2 April. Follow my Instagram here.
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £150 cash bonus
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback account: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Top ethical bank: £60 voucher or donation via Triodos
Savings & investing offers
- Top regular saver: 3.04% Natwest
- Top current account interest: 2.02% Virgin Money
- Top easy access account: 1.5% Chase Bank
- Chip: £20 bonus & 0.61% interest
- Raisin: £30 bonus on £10k of savings
Cards and bills deals
- American Express: The best welcome bonuses
- Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
- Money Dashboard: Free £4 Amazon voucher
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- Holland & Barrett: Free £3
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
- Birthday freebies: Food, drink and vouchers
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 40% off passes
- Apple TV+: Up to 8 months free
- Odeon: Two tickets and a £10 Turtle Bay gift card for £9.99
- Vue: Free ticket and movie rental
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
- Days out: £25 off entry via Lotto ticket
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard: 60-day free trial
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Pringles: Free pack
- Honest Brew: £10 off craft beer
- Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
- Just Eat: 1/3 back via Starling or Monzo
- McDonalds: Free burger via O2
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Me talking money elsewhere
Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you can also catch me this week at the following:
In my Metro column: "Rishi Sunak insists he has helped the worst off… but will his mini-budget really put extra pounds in pockets?"
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Recent content you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read, watch and listen to everything I create each week, so here are some articles, videos and podcasts from the last few weeks you might have missed.
- Spring Statement 2022: What you need to know
- The best travel debit and credit cards
- What the latest interest rate rise will mean
- It’s time to cancel expensive Sky and Virgin TV subscriptions
- Podcast #258 | Cashback, debt awareness week and the interest rate rise
- 9 ways to cut your household bills
- Netflix hikes prices by up to £24 a year
- American Express Platinum review
- Can you pay less on your Council Tax?
- Podcast #257 | Petrol prices, cinema hacks, Council Tax & the energy rebate
- Is it time to ditch Premium Bonds?
- Barclaycard Avios credit cards review
- The best auto savings apps and hacks
- How to get multiple American Express sign-up bonuses
- VIDEO: The Best Lifetime ISAs
- How to keep your old phone number when you switch mobile networks
- How to save at the cinema every day of the week
- How I saved £200+ ditching Amazon for a year
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