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Lloyds launches new cashback credit card
This brand new card from Lloyds Bank offers up to 0.5% cashback on purchases, making it the highest paying free non-Amex card (more on those below).
But it's not actually going to be better than other options for lots of you. I've delved into how it works in this review.
Tesco Bank to close all current accounts
If you have a current account with Tesco Bank then you need to take action before it's closed in November. Here's what you need to know, and the best options if you're going to switch.
Ask Andy #21: Your money questions answered
This week's questions answered include:
- Can I make mortgage overpayments?
- How many bank accounts should someone have?
- Can I use Curve with Airtime Rewards?
You'll also be able to watch last night's live Q&A video in full.
YOUTUBE
Which American Express credit card is best?
The best paying cashback and reward credit cards are from Amex and using one is a great way to make some easy extra cash as part of your normal spending.
But with the rates dropping on the popular Platinum Cashback and Platinum Cashback Everyday next week, I've taken a look to see whether there are now better options, whether you're a new customer or looking to switch your existing card.
Want to read rather than watch? Here's an article with the same information.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
#211: O2 Priority hack, money transfer cards and watching the Olympics for less
There are three topics for the price of one in this week's episode.
Find out the cheapest ways to watch the full Olympics TV coverage on Eurosport, why money transfer credit cards could help you clear your overdraft and how anyone can get O2 Priority perks.
You can listen via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
Friday's news review episodes will be back in September, if not before.
NEXT LIVE Q&A: Tuesday 3 August 7pm
The next live will be on Tuesday on Instagram and my YouTube channel. Put a reminder in your diary now!
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 30-second update on YouTube on Saturday morning.
1. Halifax: £100 bank switch offer ends
This week both the HSBC and First Direct switch offers ended, and the Halifax Ultimate Rewards deal ends on Tuesday.
Though other banks could launch offers, for now this means there will be no cash switching deals available.
2. Olympics: Cheapest way to watch on Eurosport
If you've been frustrated by the chop and change of sports on the BBC's Olympic coverage then you might need to pay to watch the events in full on Eurosport, which outbid the BBC for the rights to screen all the action. Here's the cheapest way to get it.
3. Savings: 0.55% "limited-access" account
Still not the most fantastic rate, but this new account from Coventry Building Society is the highest we've seen in a while for those who need to access your cash.
Technically this isn't easy access as there are some restrictions. You can only make six withdrawals in a year, but that should hopefully work for most.
4. Disney+: 10% cashback
There's 10% off Disney+ via Santander's Retailer Offers. You need to activate the deal and then pay with your debit or credit card.
5. Showcase: Three tickets for the price of two
Head to a Showcase cinema twice in the next three and a bit weeks and you'll get a free ticket for another film in September.
6. Apple TV+: Original free trials to end
This is more of a quick announcement rather than a deal. If you received one of the initial free trials of Apple TV+ which was extended and extended and extended, then you'll be charged from July.
There's a good chance you've already paid, though if you signed up late in the month (as I did) you might have a few days left to cancel.
7. Pick My Postcode: July prize draw results
If you entered the exclusive competition to win £10 via Pick My Postcode then click through to the site to see if you are a winner and how to claim your prize.
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £100 cash bonus
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback account: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Monese: Free £15.05 bonus
Savings & investing offers
- Top regular saver: 3.04% from Natwest
- Top current account interest: 2.02% from Virgin Money
- Top easy access account: 0.55% from Coventry
- Freetrade: Free share worth up to £200
Cards and bills deals
- 0% Balance transfer: 18 months with no fee & £20 cashback
- American Express: Up to £186 welcome bonus
- Three: SIM-only 12GB of data for £5.50 a month
- Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
- Currensea: £10 back from £150 spend
- Airtime Rewards: £2 back with £8 spend
- PayPal: Refer friends for £10 credit
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- Music Magpie: Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- Holland & Barrett: Free £3
- Lidl: Coupon Plus promo
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- Uniqlo: £5 off voucher
- B&Q: Save £5
- Free cashback: Earn more than £30
- NCP: One-day free car parking
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- Apple Music: Four months free streaming
- Odeon: £9.99 Limitless membership
- Stevie: Two Odeon tickets and a £10 Turtle Bay gift card for £9.99
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Netflix: Inc Netflix & Chromecast bundle
- Rakuten: Free movie rental
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
- Theme Parks: Two for One tickets
- English Heritage: 50% off tickets
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard: 90-day free trial
- Pret: Free coffee for one month
- Leon: Unlimited coffee for £15 a month
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Asda: Up to £15 bonus to spend
- Pringles: Free pack
- Uber Eats: £10 off your first order
- Honest Brew: £10 off craft beer
- Craft Beer: 50% off new beer club
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Recent content you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read, watch and listen to everything I create each week, so here are some articles, videos and podcasts from the last few weeks you might have missed.
- How to survive until payday when you’re out of cash
- Airtime Rewards cashback app review
- Ask Andy #20: Your money questions answered
- YouTube: Triodos Bank - ethical current account review
- Podcast: #210: Is premium cashback membership worth it?
- How to get the best value suncream
- Halifax £100 switching bonus: How existing customers can claim it too
- Travel money: Find the best currency exchange rates
- Ask Andy #19: Your money questions answered
- YouTube: The best current accounts: July update and news
- Podcast #209: Making money from your current account
- July’s savings round-up
- My year without Amazon: How it’s going at the halfway point
- YouTube: Cash Hack: Get NOW TV Boost for £1 a month
- Podcast #208: How to keep saving once lockdown ends
- How to get the best price on your mobile phone contract and save
- How to refill your water bottle for free
- YouTube: July's credit card news and offers
- Podcast #206: Should you share your streaming accounts?
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