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Monday was a busy day, with three new bank switching offers revealed! So this week's newsletter largely focuses on these, but they're well worth it for the free cash.
The new HSBC offer (£110 + £30 voucher) is one we've seen before (details here, along with info on incentives from Lloyds, Nationwide and Virgin Money).
But the deals from Santander and RBS are brand new, so I've taken an in-depth look at both offers on the blog.
RBS bank switch offer: Get up to £150
This new deal gives you £100 for switching, and a further £50 if you stay for a year and jump through a few spending hoops. It's a big payer but it will take a while to get the cash. Here's my analysis.
Santander’s bank switch offer: Get £130
Or you could opt for Santander - already one of my top picks for its 123 Lite current account. You'll get paid £130, and since this is the first proper switch offer from them I imagine many of you will be eligible. Here's how it works.
September’s current account round-up & news
Catch up on other switching deals from Nationwide and Lloyds, plus news about Monzo, Tesco Bank and shared bank branches.
Ways to save money on the new iPhone 13
The latest iPhone model from Apple was announced this week and you can preorder them from Friday. Here's what you need to know about prices, plus my tips to get any new phone for less.
Ask Andy #27: Your money questions answered
This week's questions answered include:
- How does Quidco work?
- What's the best way to use Nectar points?
- Is it too early to switch away?
- & more
You'll also be able to watch last night's live Q&A video in full.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
#218: Pensions 101 (the basics)
In this latest episode of the pod I'm joined by Emilie Bellet from Vestpod to break down the basics of pensions. Plus I answer a listener's question about overdrafts and credit utilisation.
You can listen via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
Friday's news review episodes will be back in the Autumn.
NEXT LIVE Q&A: Tuesday 14 September 7pm
The next live will be in a week on Tuesday 14 September. You can join in 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 update on Instagram on Saturday morning.
1. Three: Lock-in free roaming
You might have seen that Three is ending roaming with your inclusive data, minutes and texts abroad. These rules begin in May 2022, but they'll only apply if you get a new Three SIM deal or renew your existing contract with them after 1 October this year.
So this leaves newbies just a few weeks to get a super cheap SIM that will allow them to use their phone as normal in Europe and counties such as the USA, Chile and Australia.
My pick is a 12GB for £8 offer, which can be made even cheaper via a cashback site.
2. Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
If you have Amazon Prime (or sign up), you can claim a year's membership to Deliveroo's unlimited delivery pass scheme. This will give you free delivery on orders over £25 and is normally £3.49 a month. Here's how to get it, plus more details in my Deliveroo Plus review.
3. Money Dashboard: Free £4 Amazon voucher
With news that Yolt is closing down soon, it's a good time to try a similar app from Money Dashboard as they've started a referral scheme. Sign up to get a £4 Amazon voucher.
4. iTunes: 10% off gift cards
Personally I only use iTunes and Apple gift cards for iCloud storage fees, but this 10% off deal is as good as you'll get if you need the credit.
5. Waitrose: Up to 50% off sale
I'm a Waitrose fan and deals like this are great ways to stock up on essentials. It's now your last chance to order online as the sale ends next Tuesday.
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £150 cash bonus
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback account: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Top ethical bank: £60 voucher or donation via Triodos
- 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: 0.65% from Tandem
- Raisin: £50 bonus on £10k of savings
- 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
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
- 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 games
- 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
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 50% off passes
- Apple Music: Four months free streaming
- Odeon: Two tickets and a £10 Turtle Bay gift card for £9.99
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Netflix: Inc Netflix & Chromecast bundle
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
- 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
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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.
- New Lloyds Bank £100 switch offer
- Boosted Amex welcome bonuses - including for existing cardholders
- September’s savings round-up & news
- Podcast #217: Zero waste week, how to calculate interest and Alumni student card trick
- Contactless limit now £100: Good or bad?
- Chip’s new savings account: Is it any good?
- YouTube: First-time credit cards
- Ask Andy #26: Your money questions answered
- Podcast #216: Contactless limit increase, time to remortgage & cheap gigs
- Cheap Direct Debits for bank switching and rewards
- Cheaper alternatives to Sky TV and Virgin Media
- M&S Club Rewards review
- Ask Andy #25: Your money questions answered
- Podcast #215: Lifetime ISAs & inflation, top cinema deals & M&S’s Club Rewards
- Nationwide’s new bank switching offer – how to get up to £125
- The best student bank accounts
- Have you still got any old banknotes and coins?
- Ask Andy #24: Your money questions answered
- Podcast #214: Savings rates up, a new switching deal and hidden ways libraries save you money
- Energy price cap explained: Will you actually save money?
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