Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
1. The best mobile bank: Monzo vs Starling vs Revolut vs Monese
Should you move to a digital-only bank? And if so which one is best? The world of fintech has brought about a revolution in banking, with digital challenger banks such as Monzo and Starling leading the way with their app-based current accounts.
I've taken a look at what they offer, and which one I think is best.
2. Amex Shop Small is back from June to September
This promotion from American Express normally runs for two weeks at the start of December, but it's coming back next week for 12 weeks.
You can get £5 back when you spend £10 at participating small retailers, and earn up to a maximum of £50. Here's how it works and how to make the most from the promotion.
3. How to get free Amazon returns
Over lockdown Amazon has been doing much better than other retailers. But if something you've purchased hasn't been right and you go to return it not all the options are free.
Here's how you can make sure you don't get charged for sending something back for a refund.
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My podcast this week
Episode #128: Back to the high street
In this week's episode of Cash Chats I've looked at what it's like on the high street now non-essential shops have reopened, plus your rights for purchases bought just before or during lockdown.
Listen on the blog or subscribe (for free) on most podcasting apps including:
If you can leave a rating and review on the podcast app you use when you listen that would be really appreciated.
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Thanks to everyone who's already joined my new Facebook community for fans of the blog and my Cash Chats podcast.
The idea is that it's a space for us to connect throughout the week, as well as give you all a chance to ask questions and share your own money saving and money making ideas.
I've seen this work really well elsewhere so I'm excited about what we can all achieve together.
So please do head on over, join up and say hello.
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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. 10% off at Boots online
Today (Sunday) only you can save 10% when you spend at least £60 online at Boots. Here's more information and the code.
2. One year free Mubi streaming service hack
If you like world, indie and cult cinema then the streaming service Mubi has a great range of films to watch - and there's a trick to get it free for one year, saving £120. Here's how to get it.
3. Free £10 to spend at Booking.com
Though we can't go anywhere right now you can still claim a £10 credit to spend at Booking.com. Here's more on the offer.
4. Sky Sports month pass for £17.58
If you're new to NOW TV you can get £7.52 off a month Sky Sports pass from TopCashback - which you can stack on the 25% discount already on offer. That brings the price down to £17.58 from £33.99.
But you can save more! If you've never used TopCashback either there's a £15 new member bonus, and you might also be able to get extra cashback from your bank. Technically if you can use all the offers you could make a profit!
Here's more on this and the latest Sky Sports NOW TV pass deals.
5. 25% off wine at Sainsbury's
You can save 25% on wine if you buy six or more bottles at Sainsbury's until 21st June. Here's more on the offer.
6. Discount on Fire Sticks & Echo speakers
Lots of shops are selling Echo and Echo Dot speakers and Fire TV sticks at a reduced price at a reduced price.
7. Cheap Night In picks
If you're getting fed up with box set after box set, then my latest rundown of some of the cheap and free films, TV shows, theatre productions and music sets you can watch from home over the next seven days.
This week it includes how to catch the Summer Solstice live from Stonehenge, Andy and Jamie Murray in a Battle of the Brits tennis tournament and Christopher Walken playing Captain Hook in a Peter Pan musical (!).
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Best interest: 2% at Nationwide for one year
- Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account
Cards and bills deals
- 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
- Free £15 for new TopCashback users
- 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
- Free movie rental & Kindle book
- Free Kindle books
- The best TV & film streaming offers and deals including 7-day Disney+ trial
- One month free Lucky Voice at Home
- Free issue of Ethical Consume magazine
Food and drink offers
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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.
- Spare cash due to lockdown? Here’s what you should do with it
- How much the Premier League return will cost to watch
- Should you extend or take a mortgage holiday?
- Chip savings app to start charging a monthly fee
- Credit scores explained and free ways to check your reports
- How to get the best value sun cream
- The Marriage Allowance tax break explained
- How to watch classic gigs for free online
- How to search price history and know if you’re getting a good deal
- The cheapest way to rent movies online and by post
- Cash hack: Free magazines tricks
- Santander 123 vs Santander 123 Lite cashback current accounts compared
- My lockdown “homecation”
- Tricks to help your freezer save you money
- LTV & the remortgaging tricks that’ll save you thousands
- Is it worth selling old books, DVDs, games and CDs online?
- How to make a budget
- How to pay in a cheque with your phone
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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