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How to switch bank accounts
I'm always sharing why to switch banks and when to get the best cash incentives, but what about how? This article should answer your questions and show you step by step how it works and how your money is protected.
July’s 2022’s savings round-up & news
My monthly savings update includes a possible loophole to the Virgin Money limit on how many accounts you can have, a series of interest rate hikes from Nationwide and more.
Travel money: Find the best currency exchange rates
Don't wait until you get to the airport to change over your holiday cash. Do that and you'll get the worst exchange rate. Instead, plan ahead a little and your money will go that little bit further. Here's how.
Get 2 for 1 cinema tickets all year for just £1 with Meerkat Movies
With the hot weather you might fancy an escape to the cinema, or just fancy one of the family friendly blockbusters hitting the big screen this summer.
If so, it's well worth using this trick to get two tickets for the price of one at most major chains - though only on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Here's how it works.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
275 | Energy bill hike predictions, free water refills, Prime Day & more
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- What a predicted 64% increase will mean for your energy bill
- How to get free water refills
- Changes to Curve
- Will you get a bargain on Prime Day?
- Chase Bank & switching
You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting apps or over on the blog.
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YOUR QUESTIONS
Ask Andy #50: Your money questions answered
Watch this week's live Q&A video, plus see my answers to some of your emails and messages.
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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. Amex x PayPal: Decent money back offers
Gradually over the week offers have been appearing on American Express cards for money back when using it via PayPal. I've got £15 back on £70 on one and £20 back on £100 on another. More here.
2. HSBC: £170 switch ends
If you're after a big bank switching deal, this £170 offer from HSBC ends on Monday. Here's more.
3. Odeon: Limitless pass discount
If you go to an Odeon, especially one in Central London, then this Groupon deal could be a big money saver. More here.
4. Books: Four for the price of three
Secondhand bookstore WOB is giving the cheapest book free when you buy four. I've picked up some titles I've been after for a while for a total of £11 after the discount. Here's more.
5. Kids Pass: 45-day £1 trial
The standard trial for this activity discount pass seems to be around 15 or 30 days, but I've found one (via Currys) that offers 45 days for a quid. Start this next week and it'll last most of the summer holidays. Or there's an option to get a shorter trial for free via cashback sites. More here.
6. Credit cards: Huge Avios & Amex welcome bonuses end
If you're eligible for the Barclaycard Avios Plus credit card there's a huge boosted welcome offer, potentially worth £376 after fees if you convert them to Nectar. This ends Monday.
Or the Amex Preferred Rewards Gold card welcome bonus could earn you £280 as Nectar. Both require a £3,000 spend in the first three months. More here.
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- HSBC switch: £170 cash bonus
- First Direct switch: £150 cash bonus
- Nationwide switch: £125 cash bonus
- Virgin Money switch: 20,000 Virgin points bonus
- Monzo welcome: Free £5 offer
- Monese welcome: Up to £30 offer
- Revolut welcome: Free £10 offer
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback on bills: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Top cashback on spending: 1% back with Chase
- Top ethical bank: £60 voucher or donation via Triodos
Savings & investing offers
- Top regular saver: 3.5% First Direct
- Top current account interest: 5% Nationwide
- Top easy access account: 1.56% Virgin Money
Cards and bills deals
- American Express: Up to £280 welcome bonus
- M&S Reward: £30 e-voucher
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
- Birthday freebies: Food, drink and vouchers
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 50% off passes
- Apple TV+: Up to 8 months free
- Vue: Free ticket and movie rental
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Paramount+: 30-day free trial
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
Food and drink offers
- Tesco Clubcard Plus: One-month free trial
- Tastecard: 60-day free trial
- Ocado: £20 off your first order
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Pringles: Free pack
- Greene King: Free pint or spirit & mixer
- Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
- Aperol Spritz: Free drink
- Brewdog: 2 free pints
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Me talking money elsewhere
Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you can also catch me this week at the following:
- In my Metro column: Amazon Prime Day has some good deals – but the best way to save is by cancelling your membership
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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.
- Amazon Prime review: Is it worth the money?
- July 2022’s credit card news & round-up
- Is your holiday protected?
- My month in money #5
- Overpay mortgage or add to savings?
- Curve card review – is it time to ditch it?
- Your forgotten cash and where to find it
- Nationwide hikes interest to 5% on FlexDirect account
- My tricks to spend less on streaming film and TV
- Interest rate at 1.25%: what does the rise mean for you?
- How to refill your water bottle for free
- The best extra “dummy” accounts for bank switching
- How to get the best value sun cream
- MyWaitrose loyalty scheme changes again - for the better
- How to save money on petrol & diesel
- Premium Bonds prize rate increases to 1.4%
- Cut the cost of using your mobile phone abroad
- Best before, use by and sell by dates – what’s the difference?
- How to get cheap theatre tickets
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