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Natwest / RBS: £200 switch offers end Monday

Breaking news: the £200 bank switch offer from the Natwest Group - so Natwest, Ulster and RBS - ends 8am on Monday 11 September. So if you're yet to take advantage of one (or even all three), then you need to get started ASAP. Here's more on the each offer.

READ: How to get £200 for free

Santander launches 5.2% easy access account

Santander’s new Easy Access Saver offers the highest rate in 14 years! It’s only available until 17 September 2023 (if not sooner) - so you’ll need to open fast to take advantage of this deal. Here's what you need to know.

READ: New Santander 5.2% easy access account

Amazon Prime delivery price hike

A new same-day delivery fee is coming in for Amazon Prime members on 18 September 2023. We explain how much it will cost you and how to save money on Amazon delivery.

READ: Amazon Prime delivery price hike

No receipt? These shops use your loyalty card instead

Losing your receipt doesn’t have to be the end of the world when you want to return an item you purchased in-store. We round up the retailers that can use your loyalty card purchase history to let you make a return.

READ: How to make a return with a loyalty card

September's credit card update

We've looked at the latest credit card news, including:

new Amex minimum salary requirements
Direct debit issues with American Express
stacking cashback
people using BNPL for essentials
and more...

Plus there are three welcome offers from American Express, Virgin and Asda Money.

READ: Our September credit card news and offers roundup

How to save money on petrol and diesel

Drivers are facing eye-watering bills at the pump as the biggest monthly fuel rise in 23 years was recorded last month. We round up some tips and hacks to help you save money at petrol stations.

READ: Save money on petrol and diesel

How much do fans cost to run vs aircon?

Finally it got hot! Though maybe too hot... With temperatures creeping up to above 30 in some places we’ve compared a handful of fans, air coolers and air conditioners to work out which type cost the least to run.

READ: Fans vs aircon - which is cheaper?

CASH CHATS PODCAST

336 | 60,000 Avios credit card offer, BNPL use & how to return something without a receipt

In the latest episode of the pod I’m talking about:

How much it costs to run a fan or aircon unit
Why people are using BNPL for essentials
How to use your loyalty card to return items
Two big credit card welcome offers

You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting apps or over on the blog.

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THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS

I onlyshare deals and special offerson the blog which I think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.

1. Disney+: 3 months for £1.99 a month

New and returning Disney+ users can get a three-month subscription for £1.99 a month. You'll need to sign up by 20 September to get this offer. Or if you've enough Clubcard points you can pay £3 for three months instead. Here's more.

2. Nuii: 6 ice creams for £1

This deal stack will get you 6 Nuii ice creams for £1 via Asda and Shopmium, saving £7. You can even do it twice! Here's more.

3. BA Amex: 60,000 Avios points boost

New British Airways Premium Plus American Express cardholders can earn a 60,000 Avios bonus (usually 25,000). Unlike other Amex welcome offers, even existing cardholders might be able to get this. Here's more.

4. Hotel Chocolat: Free hot choc tasters

Every weekend in September you can get a free sample of hot choc in Hotel Chocolat stores. Here's more.

5. Heritage Open Days: Free events and tours

Throughout this month you can get free or discounted access to hundreds of historic buildings and events across England, Wales and Scotland. You’ll need to book in advance and entry may be subject to availability. Here's more.

6. Spotify: 2 months for £10.99

Returning Spotify customers can get two months for the price of one when they rejoin the platform. It's only available for those who cancelled before 16 July 2023 and you'll need to sign up again by next Tuesday to get the deal. Here's more.

7. Moneybox: 4.65% cash ISA

Earn 4.65% with the new Moneybox cash ISA. You'll need a minimum deposit of £500 and can make up to three withdrawals a year. Here's more.

Be Clever With Your Cash news

Our social media handles have changed

An important update for you all - we've switched from using @AndyCleverCash to @BeCleverWithYourCash on most of our social media accounts (it's @BeCleverCash on Twitter/X).

Find out why - and what you can do to make sure scammers don't catch you out following the change.

READ: How to follow us

SAVINGS, BANKING & CREDIT CARD BEST BUYS

Savings

Top savings offers

Chip 4.84% easy access (earn up to £50 bonus)

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 Santander
Top easy access Cash ISA: 4.65% with Moneybox
Top 1-year fixed account: 6.2% with NS&I
Top 1-year fixed Cash ISA: 5.8% with Virgin Money

READ: All the best savings best buys

Banks

Top banking switch and welcome offers:

Co-operative Bank: £125 refer-a-friend switch
First Direct: £175 switch + £40 cashback
Natwest: £200 switch
RBS: £200 switch
Ulster Bank: £200 switch

Tide business welcome: £75 cash bonus

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: 1% back with Chase

READ: All the best banking best buys

Credit cards

Top credit card offers:

Asda Money: Up to £50 back in Asda Pounds
Virgin Atlantic: 30,000 points
BA Amex Premium Plus: 60,000 bonus Avios points

READ: Best buy cashback credit cards

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MORE DEALS!

Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:

Cashback offers

Shopping vouchers and other deals

Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Flowers:£10 off Bloom & Wild
LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
NUS card: Non-student card trick
Birthday freebies: Food, drink and vouchers

Entertainment deals

Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 9
NOW TV: 40% off passes
Apple TV+: Up to 11 months free
Netflix: One month free via Sky Stream
Vue: £5 for ticket and 2 pizzas
Disney+: Free with bank account
Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
Heinz: Free days out

Food and drink offers

Tesco Clubcard Plus: One-month free trial
Tastecard: 60-day free trial
Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
Cadbury's Buttons: Free pack
GreenJinn: £1 welcome credit
McDonald's & Burger King: Freebies from loyalty schemes
Caffe Nero: 25% off drinks and pastries

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.

Last chance £200 bank switch and 5.2% savings | Disney+ for £1.99 | Amazon Prime delivery hike | 60,000 Avios card welcome | More