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Your Nectar Prices now work online
For two years, these personalised offers were just in Sainsbury's stores (and a bit of a faff) - but they now work online! Here's what you need to know - and how they're different to Nectar Prices.
November 2023’s current account news & offers
Andy's looked at the latest developments and deals in the world of UK bank accounts, including how to get a potential £260 from HSBC without switching, changes to Monese and a free kids bank account from Starling. Here's the latest roundup.
Are budgeting apps worth it?
Budgeting apps are designed to help you manage your money but do the cons outweigh the pros? We explain how these apps work and whether you should pay for one.
Are online discount supermarkets any good?
Discount supermarkets - llike Discount Dragon and Approved Food - sell groceries that are just past or close to their best-before dates for less. We've delved into these online stores to find out whether they will save you any money.
Apple TV+ hikes prices
Another week, another streaming service that's raising prices. This time Apple TV+ has increased the cost - though there are still ways to get it for free (even if you've had it before). Here's what's changed.
Andy's month in money #22
Find out how Andy spent and saved in October, as he shares the truth behind saving on flights with Avios points, why you need a backup spending card abroad, how he snagged a cheap gig and more. Here's his latest update.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
Cash Chats 344 | Are Avios flights really “free”? – Andy’s month in money October 2023
In the latest episode of the pod, Andy is looking at his month in money for October 2023, including:
- Using a BA Companion Voucher
- Pre existing conditions and travel insurance
- Back up holiday spending cards
- 1st class vs 2nd class stamps
- Your wins and losses for the month
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YOUR QUESTIONS
Ask Andy Live Q&A
Andy's live Q&As are the best place to ask us your questions. The next one is on Monday 6 November 2023 at 7pm. You can join in here.
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THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS
We only share deals and special offers on the blog which we think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.
1. Barclays: New £175 switch offer
Barclays is offering £175 for switching your bank, the first offer available since 2019, and the first time it's offering cash. Here's how to get it.
2. JamDoughnut: £4 when you sign up
JamDoughnut is a cashback app where you earn points when you buy gift cards. We've snagged a deal that'll get you £4 (rather than the usual £2) when you sign up and make a purchase. Find out how in our review.
3. Iceland: 20% boost
The deadline to earn £20 extra with a £100 top up of Iceland's Boost card is Friday. Here's how.
4. M&S: £45 beauty advent calendar
Spend £35 in M&S and you'll be able to add on a beauty advent for £45 - valued at £340. Here's more.
5. Asda Credit Card: £20 intro cashback
If you sign up for an Asda Money credit card and spend £50, you can get £20 added to your cash pot in Asda Rewards. Here's how to get it.
6. National Trust: free family day pass
If you're quick you can hopefully grab a free day pass to use at National Trust locations this winter. Get the pass.
7. Wine: 25% off six bottles at Waitrose and Morrisons
Both Waitrose and Morrisons are offering 25% off 6 bottles of wine.
8. John Lewis credit card: £40 voucher boost
You can get £40 in vouchers to spend at John Lewis or Waitrose when you open a John Lewis Partnership credit card and spend £250. Here's what you need to know.
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): 8% with Nationwide
- Top easy access account: 5.2% with Beehive Money
- Top easy access Cash ISA: 5.08% with Zopa
- Top 1-year fixed account: 6.03% with Habib Bank Zurich
- Top 1-year fixed Cash ISA: 5.85% with Virgin
Top savings offers:
- Santander: 5.25% + up to £50 bonus
Banks
Top banking switch and welcome offers:
- Barclays: £175 switch bonus
- Barclays Premier: "£167.50" Avios switch bonus
- Co-operative Bank: £125 refer-a-friend switch
- First Direct: £175 switch + £40 cashback
- HSBC: £205 opening offer + £55 cashback
- Lloyds: £175 switch
- Nationwide: £200 switch
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:
- Amex Platinum: Up to 80,000 bonus Amex points
- Amex Preferred Rewards Gold: 30,000 bonus Amex points
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MORE DEALS
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Cashback offers
- TopCashback: £15 welcome offer
- 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
- Netflix: One month free via Sky Stream
- Cinemas: 2-4-1 tickets every week for £1
- Disney+: Free with 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
- Cadbury's Buttons: Free pack
- GreenJinn: £1 welcome credit
- McDonald's & Burger King: Freebies from loyalty schemes
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.
- £50k in Premium Bonds: What could you win?
- How much does a flu jab cost?
- What to do if your parcel is lost or stolen
- Netflix hikes prices by up to £24 a year
- Waitrose ends coupon hack
- What will happen to interest rates?
- Is it worth paying less for own brand medication?
- Inflation holds steady at 6.7%
- Have energy bills fallen again?
- How to save money at the supermarket
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Most recent videos:
- BANK NEWS & OFFERS: £260 HSBC "Non-switch", Monese warning, Barclays cashback - UK Nov 2023 update
- Premium Bonds: How much did £50k win TWO different savers?
- October 2023’s credit card round-up & news
- October 2023’s savings round-up & news
- ISA allowances explained: how much money can you save?
- Nationwide £200 bank switch (get it 3 times) & 8% regular saver (2023 update)
- BANK SWITCH: Lloyds £175 & free Disney+ (2023 update)
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