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Amazon to close credit cards

The top story in my monthly round-up of the big credit card news and offers is that Amazon will close its Classic and Platinum cards in January.

Here's what you need to do, plus info on offers from Barclaycard and Amex and details of payment authorisation rules.

READ: April credit card news

Tricks to help your freezer save you money

Your freezer is one of the best tools you have to combat rising food prices, so I've looked at some hacks and simple changes you can make to how you buy, cook and store food to save the most money.

READ: Use your freezer to save cash

10 ways to get cheaper trains

After so long of not using trains during the height of the pandemic, it's easy to forget some of the tricks that'll bring down the price of rail travel. Here are the ones I use that can make a ticket more affordable.

READ: Pay less for your train tickets

April 2022’s bank account news & offers

Here's my round-up of the latest banking deals and current account news, including:

The best bank switching offers
Santander 123 Lite Direct Debit warning
Branch closure details
& more

READ/ WATCH: The best bank switch deals

CASH CHATS PODCAST

#262 | Fintech trust, Deliveroo groceries and Amazon ending credit card

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:

How do you know if a money app is good or bad?
Should you use Deliveroo or Uber Eats to order supermarket groceries?
What Amazon cardholders need to do ahead of the cards being closed
A listener question on how many debit and credit cards you need

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

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ASK ANDY

Ask Andy #44: Your money questions answered

Catch up on last Tuesday's live video and read my answers to six questions you've asked, including:

Should I cancel some of my accounts?
When should I move money out of auto savings?
When should I cancel my Amex Gold?

Next live Q&A: TBC

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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. HSBC: £175 switch

The first of a few bank switching deals to share is from HSBC, offering a huge £175. Here's more.

2. Virgin Money: 20,000 Virgin Points switch

Virgin has changed its offer this week, and you can now get 20,000 points to spend on things like wine, experiences, flights and even sausage rollls. Here's more.

3. RBS: £150 switch ends

It's also your last chance to get £150 from RBS for switching. If you choose the Reward account you'll get another £36 a year on top, plus access to a regular saver paying 3.3%. Here's more.

4. YouTube Premium: Two months free

The usual free trial is doubled for the next few weeks, giving you ad-free viewing, downloading and access to the music streaming service YouTube Music. More here.

5. ISAs: 1.05% account

If you're looking for a new Cash ISA (read my article from last week first) then rates have finally gone above 1% - the best a 1.05% account from Cynergy. Here's more.

6. Cineworld: 2 tickets for £6 via Three

A new cinema deal is for Three+ users who can temporarily get two tickets at £3 each. More here .

7. BT TV: Netflix, NOW and Freeview recorder for £6 a month

ENDS TODAY: This could be a massive saving for anyone looking to ditch Sky or Virgin. The recording box itself is worth it at this price, plus you'll get NOW Entertainment and Netflix Basic. But you do need to be a new or existing BT Broadband customer and the contract is two years. Here's more.

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