MSE Michael says: Forumites tell us that some stores have run out of Lego during past giveaways but The Sun says it expects current stock levels will be enough. Still, if you’re travelling a long way, it might be worth calling ahead.
We aim to ensure all the vouchers in this section can be used by everyone. They're checked with the company's press office where possible (unless stated).
But shops change policies regularly, so please report any issue - and remember items can be cheaper elsewhere even after the discount (compare prices). See our tips for safer shopping.
Whether it's a retailer or restaurateur, airline or air-conditioner seller, computer shop or car rental company, there are always two main risks: either it's a dodgy company, or it's a legit company that has financial problems and goes bust.
The aim of these tips is to help you minimise the risks.
Quite simply, its customers are immediately transformed into creditors.
This hits hardest if you've ordered goods or tickets from them, and not had delivery, as then you are simply one of a line of people trying to get your money back out of the company's assets, and you usually get back much less than you paid in.
Even if you've had delivery, if the company you bought from goes under and there's a problem with the goods, it can mean you've no comeback.
While MoneySavingExpert.com endeavours to check deals are valid, we don't check companies' finances - even huge names like MFI and Woolies have folded - so it's very important you use the right strategies to stay protected where possible...

Pay by credit card for something over £100, eg, flights, kitchens, sofas, and Section 75 laws super-charge your consumer rights.
Unlike debit cards, cheques & cash, pay in full or part (even just £1) on a credit card and by law the lender's jointly liable with the retailer. This means you have exactly the same rights with the card company as you do with the retailer, so if it goes bust, you can simply take your complaints there instead and get money back if no delivery.
Yet it's important you ALWAYS REPAY IN FULL each month, so there's no interest cost. See the Section 75 guide for a full guide and Cashback Credit Cards for how to earn cash on top too.
Section 75 doesn't apply to purchases under £100, but there's still an option which can help. It's not a legal protection, just Visa rules, but it's a good secondary back up.
Spend on a Visa credit or debit card and, if the goods don't appear within 120 days, you can ask your bank to reclaim the cash from the seller’s bank. See the Visa Chargeback part of the Section 75 guide for full details.
Bogus websites are often set up to cash in on popular products like Ugg boots and Tiffany necklaces, so be wary if it's an unfamiliar site. And don't think that because it appears on a reputable search engine, that makes it a reputable site - always check.

Most folks know to look for a security padlock on a website's bottom right, but that doesn't mean the site's legit, just that payment's secure.
To find out who registered the site and when, search the Whois database. Reputable firms should also appear on the Companies House site, the UK Govt's official companies register. Be very wary of businesses with just a PO BOX or email address.
Study the site's worldwide web ranking on Alexa. Anything in the top 100,000 means it's reasonably big - a good, though not foolproof, indication of legitimacy. Do a quick Google search for other shoppers’ experiences.
Crucially, ensure your security's up-to-date - free software can be downloaded to your computer in five mins. Full details in the Free Anti-Virus Software guide.

Many people are surprised to learn you've MORE rights buying online (or telephone/catalogue) due to the Distance Selling Regulations.
This gives a legal right to send most goods back within a week for a full refund (including outward delivery costs), even if there’s no fault. You'll usually need to pay for the return delivery. Read Consumer Rights for a full guide.
However, of course this is balanced by the fact that, order online, and that automatically means a time gap between ordering and delivering - when the company has your money. So if it goes bust in that time, the distance selling rights don't help.
Ultimately, there is always a risk that a company can go bust. If the above routes don't apply, then you have to make a decision about whether you're willing to take the risk of parting with your cash.
Don't be overly scared of this: every day we all make transactions based on trust, and this is part of that, but do balance up the amount you're spending against the risk. Don't give large amounts of money to a company you're not sure of.
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In store & online| Discount: Big savings on groceries using Tesco codes | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Sun 27 May 2012 | Use by: Sun 27 May 2012 |
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Ready for a bit of extreme online couponing? It's all about combining a range of Tesco codes (Tesco has told us this is allowed). This is fiddly, but worth it as the savings can be huge, especially for new customers to Tesco. How much can you save? One MoneySaver has reported getting £50 of groceries for £18. We tried it here at MSE Towers and on our basket we got £59.19 down to £26.99 (including delivery, which starts at £3) – the saving depends on what you normally buy. Ordered least fiddly first, so go as far as you’re prepared to. To use all codes, you just put them in the promotional code box on the Tesco* website at the last stage once you’ve ordered your goods. You should then see a big reduction in your total. Price Drop offer codes are valid until Fri 25 May 2012. You must have your groceries DELIVERED by this date. To boost savings even further, shop via Quidco* and you can get £5 cashback. Cashback is never 100% guaranteed though, so don’t count on it. If you’re new to cashback sites, read the Top Cashback Sites guide. 5. Extra tips to help you max savings: * To find special offers that will work with this each of the price drop codes, go to the ‘special offers’ tab and search by offers for department. * If you don't want to shop online, you can pick up a copy of Tesco Price News, which contains all these offers, from bigger Tesco stores and use them in-store at your nearest Tesco, though this means you won't get £10 off £50 or £5 cashback. * See the forum discussion, started by canny forumite Karlie88, for how forumites are using the deal. |
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The detail: £10 off £50 code for new customers only until Sun 27 May 2012. Price Drop offer codes are valid until Fri 25 May 2012 (some are later than this, but they vary) and you must have your groceries DELIVERED by Sun 27 May.
Voucher| Discount: 30% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Mon 21 May 2012 | Use by: Mon 21 May 2012 |
| How: Buy this week's Grazia for £1 (Jennifer Aniston's on the front) and the voucher's on page 141. Use in store or enter the code on the voucher online at Gap*. Delivery's £4. | |
The detail: Valid at all Gap stores and Gap outlets on full priced items only. Can't be used with any other offer or promotion. Excludes gift cards plus leather and cashmere items. See the mag voucher for full T&Cs.
Voucher| Discount: 25% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Thu 31 May 2012 |
| How: There are two ways to get this discount: Instant online code: Enter MC25 online at Kurt Geiger*. Delivery's £4.95. In-store voucher via mag: To skim a bit off the £5 delivery charge, use the voucher in June's edition of Marie Claire (out now with Angelina Jolie on the front cover). The mag costs £3.70 and you'll find it on p99. |
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The detail: The voucher and code are valid on full price items only. One voucher per person. They're not valid on gift cards, style cards, concessions, airport or outlet stores and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or discount.
Newspaper Deal| What: Free £4-£5ish Lego | Get by: Depends on toy (see below) |
How: Buy The Sun (30p Mon – Fri, 50p Sat and Sun) from Sat May 19 – Sun May 27 and find the vouchers inside. Take them to WHSmith, Toys R Us, Easons or Smyth's Toys on the day to get a free toy.
What do I get? There are nine Lego toys to collect in total. Of the ones available to buy (some aren’t) they're usually £4-£5.
Here's the full list of available toys and the days they are available:
Sat May 19: Batman Jetski Toy
Sun May 20: Batmobile Toy (available to collect day after too)
Mon May 21: Ninjago Ninja Car Toy
Tue May 22: City Race Car Toy
Wed May 23: Star Wars Star Destroyer Toy
Thu May 24: City Police Plane
Fri May 25: City Fire Chief Toy
Sat May 26: Ninjago Hidden Sword Toy
Sun May 27: Star Wars TIE Fighter Toy (available to collect day after too)
The detail:
Vouchers in Sun 20 and Sun 27 May newspapers can be redeemed either on the day or on the following Monday. Others on that day only.
The following London WHSmith travel stores are participating: Liverpool St, Kings Cross, Euston, St Pancras, Waterloo, London Bridge, Victoria, Paddington, Charing Cross & Marylebone but all other railway and hospital stores are excluded.
MSE Michael says: Forumites tell us that some stores have run out of Lego during past giveaways but The Sun says it expects current stock levels will be enough. Still, if you’re travelling a long way, it might be worth calling ahead.
Voucher| Discount: 25% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Sun 20 May 2012 |
| How: Online: Enter the discount code DPVIPE online at Dorothy Perkins*. Delivery's £4. In-store: Print this 25% off voucher from MyVoucherCodes and take it to your nearest Dorothy Perkins. |
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The detail: You can use this voucher on sale and full priced items, for a single transaction only. Can’t be used to buy gift cards, pay customer accounts or with other offers.
MSE Michael says: To cover the cost of p&p, you'd need to spend £16+ with the code, otherwise buying in-store's cheaper.
Discount Code| Discount: £5 off £40 spend | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Sun 20 May 2012 |
| How: Enter UNI40 at the checkout online at UNIQLO. Delivery's £3.95. | |
The detail: Online only. The offer's available on all men's and women's items, including sale, but not kids' items.
Discount Code| Discount: 40% off + free delivery | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Noon Tue May 22 2012 |
| How: Enter the code MAY40 online at The Body Shop*. Delivery's free with this code (usually £2.99). | |
The detail: Online only. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other code and the following items are excluded: charity items, Love Your Body cards and gift cards. No minimum spend.
Voucher| Discount: 15% off £50 spend | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Sun 20 May 2012 |
| How: From Fri 18 May enter the code DISCOUNT15 online at Homebase*. Delivery's £5.95 for smaller items and £8.95 for larger ones.
Or, to avoid delivery charges, find your nearest Homebase and purchase in-store. |
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The detail: When using ‘Reserve and Collect’ service, items must be collected by Sun 20 May to qualify for discount.
Discount Code| Discount: 15% off or free del | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Thu May 31 2012 |
| How: Enter the code STYLEUK online at Urban Outfitters*. Delivery's £3.99, unless you use the code UOUKS. However, it won't work properly in conjunction with the 15% off. | |
The detail: Online only. The offer's available on all items, including sale. No minimum spend.
MSE Michael says: If you're planning to spend big then the 15% off code is better value than the one for free delivery. Try both codes to see which one works best for you and your pocket!
Discount Code| Discount: 20% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Thu 17 May 2012 |
| How: Enter code EXCLUSIVES online at Tesco Clothing*. Delivery costs £3.95, but it's free to collect in-store. | |
The detail: One Coupon per transaction. It cannot be used with any other offer or promotion.
In store & online| Discount: 25% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: 11:59pm Thu 17 May 2012 |
| How: From Wed 16 May, enter the code SUNNY25 online at White Stuff*. From Thu 17 May, print the voucher found on White Stuff’s homepage and take it to your nearest White Stuff store. | |
The detail:
Discount Code| Discount: Free £5 off | Who for: New customers only |
| Get by: Fri 1 Jun 2012 | Use by: 5,000 codes (or 1 Jun 2012) |
| How: Hailo’s a nifty free app for smartphones users that lets you order or 'hail' one of 4,000 black taxis in London. It sends a cab straight to you and fares are the same as hailing off the street. You can also pay on credit or debit card via the app at no extra charge. How to get the free £5: It’s easy-peasy and takes less than 5 minutes. 1. Go to the Hailo website* and enter the code HLOQW. 2. Enter your mobile number and you’ll be sent a text with a link to download the Hailo app from iTunes or Android Marketplace. (Don’t download the app first or you won’t get the free £5.) 3. From the app, register your details and add a valid credit or debit card. £5 credit will appear on your account and will be taken off the next black taxi you order through Hailo. How to use the app: It’s a very slick, easy to use app. Simply click "Pick Me Up Here" and Hailo will contact the nearest black taxi driver. For the taxi to come to you, you need to agree to let the app use your location when you register. You'll be notified as soon as a driver accepts the job and again when they’re on the way. You get details of the driver's name, profile picture and vehicle registration number - a bonus for anyone concerned about safety.At the end of the journey you pay the fare via the app on your registered card and get a receipt via email. There are no extra fees, unless you add a tip. Hailo lets you pay your fare in cash, but this £5 off offer only works with card payments. Martin’s a user… "Due to work, I’m often getting cabs around London (thankfully often charged back) and I've found Hailo seriously useful. Partly because its whizzy technology stops the need for flouncing around to find a cab, but also because it lets you pay by card for the same price as a normal booking, rather than the usual 10% fare and a receipt by email. If you travel by cab a lot, it's worth a play." |
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The detail: Minimum fare is £5, so no change from fares under £5. One per person. The whole £5 must be spent in one journey. Of course, it's worth checking pre-booked minicabs to compare prices.
Magazine deal| Discount: £20 off £80 | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Sun 3 Jun 2012 | Use by: Mon 18 Jun 2012 |
| How: Buy June's Good Housekeeping for £3.80 (Kirstie Allsop's on the front) and on the cover you'll find a £20 off £80 gift card. Take it to your nearest standalone Phase Eight store or enter the code on the card online at Phase Eight. Delivery's £2.95. You can also get a voucher for a free £12.50 L’Occitane face cream in the mag. See full details for L’Occitane freebie. |
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The detail: Excludes department store concessions and sale outlets. Full priced items only. It can't be used with any other offer or promotion.
MSE Paloma says: This is a high spend but spend £80 on the nail it's 25% off. Phase Eight discounts aren’t common so if you’re shopping there anyway, or looking for a special outfit it’s a decent discount.
Voucher| Discount: £20 voucher (£40 min spend) | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: 30 days after printing |
| How:
MSE update Thu 3 May, 3:40pm. The voucher was originally no min spend, however Dwell has now added a £40 minimum spend to the voucher. From now, if you sign up for the £20 voucher you will have to spend at least £40. Dwell’s confirmed it will honour any vouchers already issued with the no minimum spend. Register or sign-in to furniture firm Dwell and a £20 voucher will pop up on screen to print. The 'print this page off' link didn't work for us, so it's best to print the whole page. Take the voucher to your nearest Dwell store. Some people have been experiencing technical difficulties printing out the voucher after registering, but it should also be emailed to you where you'll be able to print it off. |
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The detail: Use the voucher in-store (not the website) on anything, including sales items, at Dwell to get £20 off and it works whether you are a new or existing customer.
There’s no end date, but the offer may be withdrawn at any time. So go quick if you want it. See the Free £20 Dwell voucher forum discussion thread.
Of course, as there's no minimum spend, as well as a discount on pricier items, you can potentially use it on goods that cost £20 or under so they become freebies. Examples include photo frames, vases, candle holders and mug sets.
Voucher| Discount: £1 off Natural Selection snacks | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Fri 25 May 2012 or before 9,000 go | Use by: Two weeks from printing |
| How:
'Like' the Natural Selection Facebook page and click on the 'save £1 tab' at the top to print off your voucher. This gives you £1 off selected Natural Selection snacks available to use at Asda and Sainsbury's. Asda did have these snacks on rollback for 95p, but they are now back up to full price at £1.97. They are £1.99 at Sainsbury's.
Asda says stock for these items is good. Warning! Some users might have difficulties printing the coupon depending on what operating system they use. If you can't print, just click on the 'don't have a printer?' button, where there's a form to get the coupon posted to you for free. |
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The detail: Only one coupon per purchase and it's not valid with any other offers.
Discount Code| Discount: 30% off + free shower gel | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Noon, Wed 30 May 2012 |
| How: Enter the code found on Thomas Cook online at The Body Shop to get 30% off a free 250ml Earth Lovers shower gel worth £5. Since delivery's £2.99 it's probably not worth buying something just to get the freebie, though if you do want to do this, the cheapest item we've found (amongst all the exclusions), is a small 'Love Etc...' solid perfume for £5. Next cheapest is the tea tree oil concealer stick (£6). |
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The detail: The minimum spend is £3. The following items are excluded: home fragrance oils, Born Lippy lip balms, ultra fine Bath Lilys, all soaps, DeoDrys & refills, hand cleanse gels, nail clippers & shiners, facial buffer sponge, organic cotton pads, create your own gifts bags, bags for life & cosmetic bags, strip of sugar, white head band, facial buffer, professional make-up sponge, soft facial sponge, Buriti Baby squishy sponge, facial brush with lid, aloe toner, double-ended black head remover, camomile gentle eye make-up remover 60ml, rainforest moisture & radiance hair 50ml butters, mini hair brush, detangling comb, No More Rough Stuff pumice and nail file large mint green.
This offer can't be used with any other offer, discount or promotion. It also excludes Love Your Body membership discounts, and The Body Shop At Home.
Discount Code| Discount: 20% off | Who for: New customers only |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Sat 30 Jun 2012 |
| How: Enter the code LENSES24 at the GetLenses* online checkout. Delivery's free. | |
The detail: Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Code can only be used once per transaction.
MSE Paloma says: GetLenses isn't necessarily the cheapest retailer, but this code beats many others depending on the lenses you're buying. Check before you buy, though. For example we found the cheapest price for three months' Johnson & Johnson one day lenses was around £155, but use GetLenses code and it's £142 all-in.
You'll need a valid prescription to buy lenses online and you've a legal right to get this from your optician. If you do buy lenses online don't skip aftercare – you must get your eyes regularly checked.
Discount Code| Discount: 15% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Fri 22 Jun 2012 |
| How: Buy online via this Vision Direct* link, click on the product and 15% will be automatically removed. Delivery's free. | |
The detail: Minimum spend is £14.
Voucher| Discount: 15% off | Who for: New subscribers |
| Get by: Ongoing at 18 Apr 2012 | Use by: 45 days after registering |
| How: Sign up to the Gap* newsletter and you'll be emailed a voucher to use online or in store. The voucher's valid online and in-store at Banana Republic* too. Delivery for both is £4. | |
The detail: The voucher's not valid with other offers and gift cards and can only be used once. At Gap, it excludes Product (RED) items, Gap Design Editions, 100% cashmere products, BabyGap Home, leather goods and any designer collaborations. At Banana Republic, it excludes leather outerwear and leather handbags.
Voucher| Discount: Free baby bundle | Who for: Nectar cardholders |
| Get by: Ongoing | Use by: 31 May 2012 |
| How: Nectar cardholders need to register to Sainsbury's baby & toddler club online. You'll get an email within 2-3 weeks saying your voucher's ready to pick-up in-store. Buy any pack of Huggies Newborn nappies with the voucher and you'll be given the baby bundle including wipes, toiletries & more. | |
The detail: To get the freebie you must be pregnant or have a baby under the age of 3 months. One membership per Nectar card. The contents on the bundle could be subject to change.
MSE Andrea says: The set is worth £9.99. It includes (as at 10 April 2012):
Voucher| Discount: Free £5 baby pack | Who for: New Asda Baby Club registrants |
| Get by: No scheduled end date (as at 25 Apr 2012) | Use by: 28 days after getting voucher |
| How: Register with the Asda Baby Club. You'll be emailed a voucher for the pack to redeem in your nearest Asda. | |
The detail: Only new registrants can get the freebie.
MSE Penny says: The starter kit contains:
Discount Code| Discount: 20% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Ongoing at 18 Apr 2012 |
| How: Become a member of the Mhoula website (free with this link). | |
The detail: Excludes sale items.
MSE Deborah says: Signing up to Mhoula usually costs £50, but is free through our link above.
Voucher| Discount: 3-day trial pass | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Ongoing on 25 Apr 2012 |
| How: Register via this LA Fitness page to, print out the voucher and use it at your nearest LA Fitness. | |
The detail: You must be age 16+ and the three days must be taken consecutively. The offer's not valid on paid-for facilities and excludes the South Kensington club.
Discount Code| Discount: 10% off | Who for: New customers |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Ongoing on 25 Apr 2012 |
| How: Sign up to the Dorothy Perkins newsletter* and enter code emailed to you online. Delivery's £4. | |
The detail: Can only be used once on first online order, not valid with other offers/promos or gift cards/vouchers.
MSE Deborah says: To cover the cost of p&p, you'd need to spend £40+ with the code, otherwise buying in-store's cheaper.
Discount Code| Discount: 10% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Ongoing Wed 25 Apr 2012 |
| How: Enter the code hpp10off at the checkout on Halfpriceperfumes.co.uk*. Standard delivery is £1.99 for orders up to 300g, then £3.99. | |
The detail: One use per customer.
MSE Deborah says: This is a great code as this site's already cheap for branded cosmetics such as Benefit and Estée Lauder. You can use it with other offers or codes too.
Loyalty Card Deal| Discount: 25% off Family products & free coffee/tea | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Ongoing on 25 Apr 2012 | Use by: N/A |
| How: Get a free Ikea Family card and use discounts in Ikea stores | |
The detail: Offers vary per store. 25% off 'Family' products, some discounts off selected other products as well as in-store restaurant offers.
MSE Deborah says: This card's great, even if it is just for the free cuppa to get you through your shop. The card will be posted after you apply, or you can simply pick one up in-store.
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Amazon often offers 90% and better reductions, yet it directs people to other areas, sending them to higher profit margin products instead.
The MoneySavingExpert.com Amazon Hidden Discount finder tool (legitimately) manipulates the e-tail giant's web links to display all its price reductions together, effectively creating lots of secret bargain basements.
Top hidden searches include fragrances 60%+ off*, TVs 25%+ off*, shoes 75%+ off*, toys & games 75%+ off*, children's books 75%+ off* or Nintendo Wii games 50%+ off * and scores more.
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You can build any bespoke discount you like with the tool. Just go to the Amazon Discount Finder and select the percent & category eg, 60%+ off gym equipment.For bigger items such as furniture, use lower discounts to find more, for goods, such as DVDs even at 80%+ off things appear. You can choose the discount level and if you want free delivery.
Though do remember that a discount doesn't automatically mean a bargain. Always compare prices elsewhere.
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