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Too Good To Go review
Too Good To Go is a smart app where you can pick up discounted food from restaurants and shops before closing time. There are big brands like Pizza Express and Greggs, and loads of independents too.
But what do you actually get for your money? In our review, we share the pros and cons, and some hacks to get the best out of it.
Ring doorbell plans rise by 43%
Amazon has hit us with yet another price increase, with the Ring Protect plan rising by a huge 43% this year. We share how to beat the rise.
Nationwide Flex Regular Saver rate cut
Until last week, the Nationwide Regular Saver paid 8% interest - the top account on the market. it's now been cut to 6.5% for new applicants. Read our review to find out whether it's still worth it.
First American Express? Which one to go for
With so many Amex cards on offer, it can be difficult to work out which one to go for.
Well if you want to be able to claim more than one welcome bonus, the first one you pick is really important. Andy reveals all in his guide and video.
Another 22 Barclays branches set to close
Barclays has released another list of branches to close, with 22 more to close by August. See if yours is affected.
Inflation remains at 4%
UK inflation stayed put at 4% this month, despite predictions that it'd rise slightly. This means that you can still get inflation-beating savings rates.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
Ep 361 | Secret savers in relationships & regular saver cuts and more
In the latest episode of the pod, Andy is looking at:
- Should you lock in top regular saver rates now?
- Why a secret savings stash is a good idea
- Yet more Amazon price increases
- Deals of the week
You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting apps or over on the website.
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THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS
We only share deals and special offers on the site which we think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.
1. Lloyds: £175 switch offer
Lloyds is offering £175 when you switch your bank account over to one of its three "Club Lloyds" accounts, and you'll be able to pick a free Lifestyle benefit and earn 6.25% on savings. Here's how to get it.
2. NatWest: £200 switch offer
And starting today is another deal, this time worth £200. You can also get up to another £96 in the first year via rewards and savings interest. All the switch details.
3. Taylor Swift: stream The Eras Tour for free
In a month, Taylor Swift's huge concert film will be on Disney+, so we've rounded up the best deals to watch it for less - including a way to get if for free, though you'll need to act fast.
4. Santander: £5 off Morrisons
If you're signed up to the free Santander Boosts scheme (you need to have a Santander account) there's a £5 off £50 voucher to use by this weekend on your groceries. Get your £5 voucher.
5. Glastonbury: volunteer for a free ticket
Did you know you can go to Glastonbury for free in return for some volunteering shifts? It's competitive, but if you want to give it a go, the deadline for applications via the charity Water Aid close this weekend. How to go to festivals for free.
6. John Lewis: £15 off £100 on fashion
My John Lewis members can get £15 off £100 and £30 off £200 when spending on fashion until this weekend. Get the discount codes.
7. SmartSave: 5.21% one-year fix
Despite the recent cuts to fixed rate accounts, there's been a small boost - SmartSave is now paying 5.21% on a one year fix. See the best savings accounts.
8. Tembo: Lifetime ISA
Tembo has bought LISA provider Nude, upped its rate to 4.3% and removed its fee. This is now the best LISA on the market.
9. British Airways American Express: last chance for boosted welcome offer
You've only got until Wednesday to get the boosted 50,000 Avios welcome bonus when you sign up for a British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card in this "secret" offer. Here's how to get it.
10. British Bank Awards: win £1,000
You know what we think about most banks and products, but what are your experiences? If you leave a review for Smart Money People's British Bank Awards you'll be in with the chance of winning a grand!
SAVINGS, BANKING & CREDIT CARD BEST BUYS
Savings
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 Cahoot
- Top easy access Cash ISA: 5.08% with Zopa
- Top 1-year fixed account: 5.21% with SmartSave
- Top 1-year fixed Cash ISA: 5.25% with Virgin Money
Banks
Top banking offers:
- Barclays Premier: "£167.50" Avios switch bonus
- Lloyds: £175 switch bonus
- Natwest: £200 switch bonus
- HyperJar: Up to 1.5% cashback offer
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
Credit cards
Top credit card offers:
- Virgin Atlantic Reward+: up to 22,500 bonus points
- British Airways AMEX Premium Plus: 50,000 welcome Avios
- M&S: £25 voucher bonus
- Asda: up to £100 cashback bonus
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MORE DEALS
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Cashback offers
- TopCashback: £15 welcome offer
- JamDoughnut: £4 welcome offer
- HyperJar: 1.5% cashback
- Cashback: Up to £91 for free
- YouGov: £50 cash for sharing bank data
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: 12 months for the price of 9
- NOW TV: 30% off passes
- Apple TV+: various free month deals
- Cinemas: 2-4-1 tickets every week for £1
- Disney+: year of Standard with Ads free via bank account
- Ethical Consumer: free issue of the magazine
Food and drink offers
- Tesco Clubcard Plus: one-month free trial
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: more than 90% off your first boxes
- Mixr: free drink and £5 voucher
- Cadbury's Buttons: free pack
- Caffe Nero: Free hot drink
Recent content you might have missed
We know it can be tricky to read, watch and listen to everything we create each week, so here are some articles, videos and podcasts from the last few weeks you might have missed.
- Tips and tricks to find cheap flights
- February 2024 savings update
- Interest rate stays at 5.25%
- Save on theatre tickets
- Octoplus from Octopus Energy review
- Andy’s month in money
- Santander Edge cashback credit card review
- How to save money at Marks and Spencer Food
- The best extra “dummy” accounts for bank switching
- Deliveroo service fee price hike
- What’s in Andy's wallet?
- Your guide to supermarket loyalty schemes
- Best bank accounts for overdrafts
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- BANK SWITCH: Club Lloyds £175 (February 2024 offer)
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- Interest rate and inflation predictions | Feb 2024 base rate announcement
- Dummy accounts for bank switching 2024
- Credit card deals: Boosted Avios Amex welcome & Asda 10% Cashback (February 2024 update)
- Money news review (Cash Chats #Podcast ep356)
- Best bank accounts for overdrafts 2024 - cut it to 0% interest
- What's in my wallet 2024? (UK)
- Will unlimited cinema memberships save you money?
- Premium Bonds prize rate drops to 4.4% (January 2024 update)
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