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#145 Jun 24, 2021 7 min read

O2 Priority hack | More bank branch closures | Snoop £5 + Airtime Rewards £3 + Uniqlo £5 | Nectar Connect | Flexi rail tickets | Text delivery scams | More

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Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb


My top content this week

BLOG & ARTICLES

How to get O2 Priority perks if you’re not on O2

After a long period of lackluster offers, the O2 rewards app has started giving away some decent freebies such as cinema tickets (more this in the deals section below).


Of course if you're with O2 for your phone you can nab these anytime, but if you're with a (cheaper) network you don't have to miss out. Here's how to do it - and how much it'll cost.


READ: The trick to get O2 Priority


44 more Halifax and Lloyds branches to close

Yet more bank branches are going - this time from Lloyds and Halifax. Here's which ones are closing, and your options if your banking is affected.


READ: Do you need to change bank?


Will Flexi rail tickets actually save you money?

You can now buy season tickets that'll let you travel just two or three days a week. But will they actually cost you less than paying monthly or annually?


I've had a look at some figures and also found that the calculator designed to help you compare isn't always right.


READ: Do you need to change bank?


Ask Andy #16: Your money questions answered

This week's questions answered include:


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


READ: Your questions answered



YOUTUBE

The best ways to earn and use Nectar points

There's a new way to earn loyalty points - Nectar Connect. You connect your debit or credit card and it adds points if you spend at partner retailers.


This is just one of the ways to earn I've looked at in this latest video over on YouTube, along with converting Avios points, earning on credit cards and more.


WATCH: My top Nectar hacks


Want to read rather than watch? Here's an article with the same information.



CASH CHATS PODCAST

You've got two episodes to listen to this week. Enjoy!


#204: Dealing with text and phone scams

We're approaching the end of scams awareness fortnight, so to take part and help you know what to spot and when I'm joined in this episode of the pod by Which?'s senior consumer rights expert Adam French.


We talk about those pesky delivery texts and fake HMRC calls we've all been getting recently and what you can do if you get them.


#203: Your Money, This Week

Laura from the financial wellness Instagram page Financielle helps me look back at the top money news stories from the week, including:



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


Listen on the blog


Listen on Apple Podcasts


Listen on Google Podcasts


Listen on Spotify




LIVE Q&A: Thursday 24 June 6pm

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.


And a quick heads up, from next week I'll be moving these to Wednesdays for the rest of the summer so you'll miss these reminders! Keep an eye on my social channels for updates.


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 news that more banks are closing branches, when did you last actually go to a bank?


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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.


1. Snoop: £5 Love to Shop voucher

Sign up to Snoop (an app that monitors your spending and helps you identify ways to save) and you can get a £5 voucher that can be used at John Lewis, Asda, Uber Eats and more.


2. Airtime Rewards: £3 off £10 spend

There's another promo code for Airtime Rewards until this weekend which will boost your cashback by £3 if you spend a tenner at the likes of Argos, Primark and Boots. The money earned goes towards your mobile phone bill.


3. Odeon: Free tickets with O2

If you've got O2 (or sign up thanks to the article at the top of this newsletter) then you can now snap up a free Odeon ticket once a month until the end of the year. They can only be used on a Monday.


Even if you end up paying £10 to get access, that's just £1.67 a ticket. Here's more.


4. Amex: Shop Small ends Friday

If you've not yet claimed the maximum of 5 transactions (per card) as part of the American Express Shop Small offer, you've got one day left!


You'll get £5 back when you spend £15 at participating independent retailers, which includes shops, restaurants and bars. Here's more.


5. Uniqlo: £5 off voucher

Download the Uniqlo app to get £5 off a £40 spend in-store. Here's more.


6. Amazon: £5 top-up bonus ends

Though these offers often get extended, a promo where you get £5 extra credit when you buy a £60 gift card is due to end next Wednesday.


(A quick reminder that just because you can get this top-up, only use it if there's something you want to buy on Amazon - not just because you've got the offer).


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MORE DEALS!

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.


I'll also share a quick 30-second round-up on YouTube on Saturday morning.


Plus, here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:


Banking offers


Savings & investing offers


Cards and bills deals


Shopping vouchers and other deals


Entertainment deals


Food and drink offers



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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.




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