Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG: How Pret's new coffee subscription works
This week Pret A Manger launched a scheme where you can get five coffees or drinks a day, every day, for £20 a month - plus the first month is free.
I've calculated how much you'd need to drink to break even, and shared how it works.
BLOG: Regular savings accounts explained
When I share the best savings accounts with you, the highest paying ones are usually ones called "regular" or "monthly" savers. I'm a big fan.
But I'm often hearing from readers who are confused about how they work, so in this article I've explained how interest is calculated, as well as some of the other restrictions.
BLOG: Football is back (again) - the cheapest ways to watch
Though the last season only just finished, football is very quickly back with the delayed start of the 2020/21 season.
The bad news is stadiums still aren't open, but the good news is that all matches in September are going to be broadcast across Sky, BT, Amazon and the BBC (Premier League) or online (EFL). Here's how you can catch all the games for less.
PODCAST: Cash Chats #140: Mobile phones & bills (Money Makeover)
This week on the podcast I share the big ways you can reduce the cost of your mobile phone bill and handset costs.
You can listen via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
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Congratulations to Anthony Norcross, Alison Cryer, Es Kar, Lucie Bradbury and Sandra Beer for winning last week's competition.
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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, including a" deals of the week" video update on Friday.
1. New £100 bank switch bonus
And there's another! Lloyds has now announced a new £100 bank switch bonus. This is open to new and existing customers, but not if you've claimed a similar incentive in the last few years. You can also get a freebie such as cinema tickets, movie rentals or magazine subscription.
2. SIM only deal: 8GB for £5.50 a month
if you listened to this week's podcast and are thinking of switching mobile provider, this deal for a Three SIM via Quidco works out at a fantastic £5.50 a month for the first year.
3. Waitrose & Iceland up to half-price sale
This is a decent time to stock up your store cupboard or freezer with either a third or 50% off hundreds of products at Waitrose, while Iceland is selling 50 branded items at half-price.
4. Now TV sports £25 a month for one year
If you don't already have Sky then NOW TV is the cheapest way to watch Sky Sports. This deal isn't as good a saving as we've seen in previous years but this offer will give you a 26% discount on the full price. You don't have to commit to the full year and can cancel at any time.
5. 10% off Apple iTunes and App store gift card
It's rare to find discounts on iTunes so this offer at Amazon is worth checking out. It's a minimum spend of £25 but it doesn't seem like there's a maximum.
6. LAST CHANCE: Amex Shop Small ends Sunday
The extended Shop Small promotion from American Express ends this weekend. You can save up to £50 per card (£5 at 10 different shops) so if you haven't used your allocation yet make sure you take advantage.
I've saved on craft beer, books, toys for my niece, baked goods, ice cream, sports gear, posh cheese and a few meals out. Here's how it works.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top free cash: £100 cashback for switching
- The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 2.75% interest
- Student bank accounts: 0% overdrafts & freebies
Cards and bills deals
- Curve card free £5
- 20 months 0% balance transfer credit card with no fee
- Free £25 M&S & £10 Amazon vouchers with credit cards
- Up to £125 bonus from American Express
- Three SIM-only 8GB of data for £5.50 a month
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- £5 off Amazon - for some
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- 0% finance deals on new Samsung or Apple phones
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- One year free Mubi streaming service hack
- Free movie rental & Kindle book
- Free and cheap Kindle books
- The best TV & film streaming offers and deals
- Free issue of Ethical Consumer magazine
- Family day out cards for £1
Food and drink offers
- Lidl £5 off £25 spend
- Tastecard 90-day free trial
- Two-for-one vouchers for Yo, GBK, Nandos & more
- £10 off craft beer
- £5 off Deliveroo / 10 off your first Uber Eats order
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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.
- Sharing your TV streaming subscription passwords
- Monzo adds new charges to account
- How to find bargain second-hand clothes
- Cash Chats #139: The real cost of fast fashion
- Spend less eating out after Eat Out to Help Out
- What’s the best American Express cashback credit card?
- Ocado ditches Waitrose for M&S
- Cinemas finally reopening: How to save money
- How do you cancel a Tastecard membership?
- How to cut the cost of your overdraft
- Chip fees to change again
- Are you overpaying for an old Sky TV package?
- Is Monzo in trouble?
- Halifax £5 Rewards hack
- How easy is it to price match at John Lewis & Partners?
- Best free business bank accounts
- Loop reusable packaging supermarket: How it works
- Santander 123 to change AGAIN
- NOW TV price increase: Is it still worth it?
- Club Lloyds account review
My £1,000 money makeover
Here's my complete series of tips and tricks to help you make savings of at least £1,000 - if not more!
- Part 1: Your subscriptions
- Part 2: Your mobile phone bill
- Part 3: Your broadband bill
- Part 4: Your energy bills
- Part 5: Your TV & Streaming bills
- Part 6: Your insurance
- Part 7: Your mortgage, rent and council tax
- Part 8: Your food
- Part 9: Your Shopping
- Part 10: Your banking & savings
- Part 11: Clearing you debts
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