Gift cards
Debenhams falls into administration – your rights
Debenhams has fallen into administration, and its lenders have taken control of the company
26 April 2019
Zeek user left out of pocket? Here's what you can try
Users of online gift card marketplace Zeek have been left in limbo as the company remains in receivership, with some claiming to be hundreds of pounds out of pocket - here's what to try if you're affected
1 March 2019
Gift card marketplace Zeek warns it's looking for a buyer as users complain of late payments
Online gift card marketplace Zeek has confirmed it's looking for a buyer, as some users complain they haven't received payments for gift cards they've sold
7 February 2019
Toys R Us trouble: What you need to know
With fears for the Toys R Us rescue plan - here's your rights if you're a 'Take Time to Pay' or gift card customer
19 December 2017
The 12 SAVES of Christmas
We serenade you with festive savers, incl tricks free delivery, early 'Boxing Day' sale and free gift ideas
14 December 2016
American Apparel UK goes into administration – your gift card, return and refund rights
Customers are now unable to use their gift cards or get refunds for returned items
8 November 2016
MBNA unveils new credit card brand featuring £20 Amazon gift cards
Credit card provider MBNA has launched a new brand, Nuba, offering two cards that are among the top picks available
3 October 2016
Homebase not accepting certain gift cards and vouchers – which ones can you use?
Homebase has stopped accepting a wide array of gift cards and vouchers after being taken over by new owners
29 June 2016
19 shopping tricks they want kept schtum
From 25% off gift cards to decoding price tags, haggling online, free Amazon delivery tricks & more
18 May 2016
Got an Austin Reed gift card? Use it ASAP now the firm's in administration
Austin Reed gift-card holders should redeem their coupons as soon as possible after the retailer entered administration
28 April 2016
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HALVE mobile insurance costs
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10 MoneySaving Xmas resources
To help with gifts and more
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FREE Greggs bake & drink
Normally about £3
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Updated. Cheap Covid travel tests
Incl day 2 PCRs from £35
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£10 off £40 Lidl voucher
How to bag a nice Lidl saving
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£78 Soap & Glory gift set £32.50
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Zopa to close ALL investor accounts - what this means for you
8 December 2021![]()
Zopa has this week closed all of its 60,000 existing investor accounts. If you're an investor, you'll be able to access your money by 31 January 2022 at the latest. If you're a borrower, nothing is changing and you should carry on with your repayments as normal. -
Financial firms will have new duty to act in consumers' best interests under sweeping plans
7 December 2021![]()
The financial watchdog has proposed sweeping changes that would mean financial service providers give consumers better protection while preventing them from harm before it even happens. -
Martin's car and home insurance warning: Get quotes NOW as rule change may see prices spike
7 December 2021![]()
Even if your car and home insurance is not up for renewal, everyone should get quotes now because in a month new rules may mean costs will spike. -
Benefits recipients to receive a £10 Christmas bonus – who’ll get it?
6 December 2021![]()
If you are eligible, the money should be paid automatically but you can claim if you think you've wrongly missed out. -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
6 December 2021![]()
The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe.. We've the full info on what's happened, including changes to testing and quarantining. Plus, this guide also has key info on travel insurance, refund rights and more.
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Martin Lewis: What makes us human – the sharing of ideas and knowledge
29 November 2021![]()
I was invited on to BBC Radio 2 Vine's 'What Makes Us Human' programme. The brief: "write then read out an essay on one unique element of humanity, interspersed with some autobiographical notes". -
Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
21 September 2021![]()
There are more myths and misunderstandings about student finance than any other subject. So in this blog is my updated 2021/22 version of the must knows, with links to far more info. -
Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
14 September 2021![]()
Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of...
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LAST OOOOORDERS! The deadlines for free and cheap delivery before Christmas
30 November 2021![]()
If you’re shopping online for gifts, the deadline for ordering to get ’em in time for Christmas may be sooner than you think. Get it wrong and instead of presents under the tree, they could be held hostage at a courier firm’s out-of-town depot… To help avoid this, retailers now give their own final cut-off dates for orders you want...
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