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Flexible rail season tickets: How they’ll work

Good news for those who'll be going back to the office just one or two days a week. From late June you'll be able to buy "Flexi" season tickets for train travel across most of the UK. Here's how they'll work and how to get them.

READ: Everything you need to know about flexible season tickets

Swap old clothes for H&M, Schuh and M&S freebies

If you're looking to spruce up your post-lockdown wardrobe then it's worth seeing if you can do some good at the same time.

There are a handful of schemes out there that will reward you for recycling or donating old clothes, including a new version to the M&S Shwopping promotion.

READ: Get paid to donate old clothes

Ask Andy #13: Your money questions answered

This week's questions answered include:

Can I get paid for leaving First Direct?
When will my credit card charge interest?
Will a Cifas marker hurt my chances of a mortgage?

You'll also be able to watch last week's live Q&A in full.

READ: Your questions answered

YOUTUBE

Monzo current account review

Monzo provides a very different banking experience to most of the high street options, with innovations that promise to help you monitor spending and save more. Find out what the features are on offer and whether they're worth it in my new review.

WATCH: Is Monzo's current account still good?

Read rather than watch? Here's an article with the same information

CASH CHATS PODCAST

As always, there are two new episodes for you to listen to this week.

#197: Your questions answered

I love these episodes where I get to answer your questions, helping the likes of listeners Paul, Vik, Justin and Raj with their queries about credit cards, bank accounts, savings and more.

#196: Your Money, This Week

Personal finance blogger Dee Gardner helps me look back at the top money news stories from the week, including:

Inflation rising to 1.5%
Bitcoin collapse
The biggest lockdown complaints
Flexible rail season tickets
& more

You can listen to both via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.

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WEEKLY LIVE Q&A:

THURSDAY 27 May @ 6pm-6.30pm

If you want to ask me questions about the content in today's newsletter (or anything else money related) I'll be live on Instagram, Facebook and my YouTube channel this evening at 6pm - that's Thursday 27 May.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

As always I've got a question for you too for when you're watching - do let me know your answers during the live.

With new flexible season tickets coming soon, what are your top tips to save on train travel?

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THIS WEEK'S 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've also set up an extra Instagram account dedicated to the flash sales, deals and short-lived offers I spot throughout the week. Do follow me there so you don't miss out on offers that are already finished by the time this email goes out on a Thursday.

1. Friends reunion: Two months NOW Entertainment for £9.99

Anyone keen to watch the Friends reunion show tonight on Sky One can see it contract free via NOW (formally NOW TV). A month-long pass is £9.99 but newbies can get a 7-day free trial, or buy one month, get one free.

2. Craft Beer: 15% off "green" bottle shop

A new surplus craft beer shop is selling discounted beer from the likes of Thornbridge and Salt to avoid it getting thrown away. I've blagged an extra 15% off discount on top just for you.

3. Airtime Rewards: Boosted £3 welcome bonus

Until midnight Thursday you can get double the normal signup bonus with cashback app Airtime Rewards. You'll get £1 when you register and another £2 if you shop at places such as Boots, Primark and White Company within five days. The money earned goes towards your mobile phone bill.

4. Champions League: Watch the final for free

You don't need to pay to watch Saturday's Man City vs Chelsea in this end of season clash as BT Sport is letting everyone watch for free. Here's how.

5. Wine: 25% off at Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's

This popular promo is back at three supermarkets for the bank holiday. You need to buy six bottles or more to get the discount. You can stack the 25% off with other offers on bottles to save even more. Sadly not in Scotland.

6. Britbox: Save 40%

I spotted a cashback offer on Natwest's MyRewards page offering 40% back on a month of Britbox. Obviously, you need to have a current account with Natwest or RBS to get this.

Worth it for previous or current customers keen to see the well-reviewed original drama The Beast Must Die. Newbies can get a 7-day free trial

7. Amazon: Bonus credit offers ending

A couple of Amazon offers end on Monday for some customers. They include £7 off a £25 spend if you upload photos to Amazon and £6 credit when you top up by £60. Find out if you're eligible.

(BTW, I'm taking part in a year without Amazon to show you really can go ditch it and not lose money or be inconvenienced. If you want to follow my progress, I'm sharing weekly updates and tips on Instagram)

8. B&Q: Save £5 (twice)

If you're planning on some DIY this weekend there are two possible ways to save £5 at B&Q - and you can use them together. The first is open to all by signing up to the free B&Q club. You'll get a voucher for £5 off £30 spend.

The second is for Amex users, with a £5 off £40 spend offer available to add to your card (first come, first served).

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Quick deals

Banking offers

Top bank switch: £100 cash bonus or free wine & charity donation
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: 0.5% from Atom Bank
Freetrade: Free share worth up to £200

Cards and bills deals

0% Balance transfer: 18 months with no fee
American Express: Up to £186 welcome bonus
Three: SIM-only 12GB of data for £5.50 a month
Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
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
Apple/Samsung: 0% finance deals new phones
Holland & Barrett: Free £3
Lidl: Coupon Plus promo
Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
Emma Bridgewater: Free 1/2 pint mug with £40 spend
LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
Nectar: 99 free points

Entertainment deals

Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
Apple Music: Four months free streaming
Odeon: £9.99 Limitless membership
Disney+: Including 6 months free and then £2 off
Netflix: Inc Netflix & Chromecast bundle
Rakuten: Free movie rental
Mubi: One-year free streaming service hack
Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
Pick my Postcode: Free competition
Lucky Voice: Free month of at home singing
Theme Parks: Save 50%

Food and drink offers

Tastecard: 90-day free trial
Pret: Free coffee for one month
Leon: Unlimited coffee for £15 a month
Waitrose: £5 off online
M&S: £5 off £40 food for new Sparks members
Supermarkets: Cashback freebies
Brewdog: 8 beers for £1.95
Uber Eats: £10 off your first order
Gousto/Hello Fresh: Voucher and cashback stack
M&S Food: £10 off £20 spend
Aperol Spritz: Buy two save £8

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Recent content you might have missed

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