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July 2023’s current account news & offers

in this month's look at bank offers I've looked at:

the "triple crown" of bank switches, getting £200 each from Natwest, RBS and Ulster
news for First Direct customers using their cards abroad
a Natwest cashback offer for your holidays
using Monzo for the Halifax Reward hack
a new cashback stack for Chase

And more on top. All the details here.

Travel money: Find the best currency exchange rates

Though most of us will be using our specialist debit cards for spending on holiday it can be handy to have some cash on us before reaching our destination. This article takes you through how to get the most for your travel money.

READ: The best ways to change currency

Monzo Flex review

Monzo recently picked up Best Credit Card at the British Bank Awards for its Flex card, so we've taken a look at how it works (it's very different to normal cards) and whether it's any good.

READ: How Monzo Flex works

142 Natwest & RBS branch closures set for 2023

Yet more bank branch closures have been announced, this time Natwest and RBS. Find out which ones are closing.

READ: More bank closures

CASH CHATS PODCAST

327 | Mortgage vs savings, Amazon Prime pros and cons & bank switching impact on credit reports

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

Does Amazon Prime give value for money?
Should you put spare cash toward your mortgage or savings?
Will bank switching hurt your credit score?

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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. TSB: Earn £200 switching bonus

TSB has launched a switching bonus, offering £125 if you switch and another £75 stick with the bank. You can also get up to £70 extra using cashback sites and account cashback. Here's more.

2. Moonpig: Free group "Thank You" card

As the end of the school year looms, you might be looking for the best way to say thank you to your kids’ teachers. Moonpig has you covered, offering a free group thank you card. Here's more.

3. Heinz: Free days out

Heinz is offering free and discounted days out with promotional packs of meals and sauces. Some activities include museums, swimming, paintballing, dance classes and athletics. Here's more.

4. LNER: Free Greggs sausage roll

LNER Perks members can get a free sausage roll or vegan sausage roll via the LNER app. Here's more.

5. Boots: 10% off almost everything

From Friday to Monday you’ll get 10% off when you spend £50. It’s online only. Here's more.

6. Apple TV+: One month free

There are plenty of free longer trials for Apple TV+, but this new deal is a good option if you've already had those as it's open to both new and previous customers. Here's more.

7. Vue: 2 tickets for £9

Vue is offering 2 tickets for £9 and 20% off snacks for O2 Priority customers each week. And if you're not on O2 or Virgin Media you can still this and other offers via a quick hack. Here's more.

8. Lloyds: Last chance to get £150 switching bonus

The Lloyds switching bonus ends on 17 July, so it's your last chance. You'll need to open a new account and start the switch by this date to be eligible. Here's more.

9. Amex: Gold gift card draw deadline

Those hoping to win up to £200 in Amazon gift cards in Amex's Gold competition will need to sign up before 18 July 2023 and spend £3,000 in the first 3 months. There are 3,200 prizes available, so it's worth a shot if you planned to sign up anyway. Here's more.

10. Savings: 4.36% easy access & 6.2% 1-year fix

A lot of savings rates are still going up this week, albeit slower than they have done in the last few weeks. You can now get 4.36% for an easy access account and 6.2% for a 1-year fix. Here's more.