MSE's weekly round-up
Earn £200 FREE, see car finance update, get £20 AND 5% on savings & more
Welcome to the hottest MSE content from the past week! See our latest top tips, hot deals and news-you-can-use, plus Martin's musings, all in a quickfire bite-sized format. Here's what you need to know from this week.
The week in brief...
We've the full round-up below, but first, here's a quick look at this week's top content:
Earn a FREE £200, slash supermarket bills & get £20 AND 5% on savings – from this week's Money Tips email.
See the latest from Martin Lewis on car finance mis-selling.
Avoid overpaying for travel docs on British Airways bookings.
Pay in pounds or local currency? Martin has the answer.
The ups & downs of theme parks, online conveyancing & solo travelling – discuss in the MSE Forum.
MSE's Money Tips email: Bag a £200 bank bribe, slash supermarket bills, earn a free £20 AND 5% on your savings & more
Some highlights from this week's email include...
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Earn a free £200 just to switch bank. Barclays also offers 5% cashback on fuel with this bank switch incentive.
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Save on supermarket shops. First-time online shoppers can get tasty discounts including £51 off Morrisons and up to 35% off with Ocado.
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Get an easy £20 AND 5% on your savings. Open a Revolut current account (there's no need to switch) to get £20 and access 5% interest for six months.
The latest from Martin Lewis: Car finance mis-selling update
Millions of motorists have been mis-sold car finance and are due £100s back, and if you're affected, you can use our free complaints tool. Get your complaint in now if you haven't already.
However, while it's possible to complain for free, an avalanche of claims management companies (CMCs) has also been getting in on the act, and they will take a chunk of any money you're paid.
The financial regulator the FCA has just warned about misleading CMCs, and this week it launched a template letter to help you complain about a firm.
Hot deal: Get 2for1 at Pizza Express for just £1
Slice costs at Pizza Express: buy one qualifying main (including classic and leggera pizzas, salads and al forno dishes) and get another one for just £1.
The deal's available ANY DAY OF THE WEEK – so includes weekends – and ends on Sunday 12 July.
Key MSE News: Avoid overpaying for travel docs when booking with British Airways
Flying with British Airways and need a travel permit for your destination? MoneySavingExpert.com has found that the airline is pushing customers towards third-party tools that can cost more than official routes...
For example, you could end up paying £16.52 for an Australian eVisitor document that's free via the official route. So, don't just follow an airline's suggested link – go via official government sites where possible and beware copycat pages too.
From our social channels: Pay in pounds or local currency?
In a recent video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis answers a question you're often asked on your hols: which currency do you want to pay in?
Whether you're in a shop, restaurant or elsewhere, the rule is simple: choose the local currency. If you pick pounds, the exchange rate is often worse as the retailer or ATM handles the conversion.
What's new on MSE: Save on travel insurance with our new Compare+ tool
Cut travel cover costs with our new Compare+ Travel Insurance tool. Uniquely, it compares comparison sites to find you the best deals, plus has key tips and tricks to help you choose the right policy.
Giving quotes from 40+ insurers and two comparison sites, it also includes cover for over-65s and a special comparison for those with pre-existing medical conditions.
CHECK OUT OUR COMPARE+ TRAVEL INSURANCE TOOL
And finally, from the MSE Forum: The ups & downs of theme parks, online conveyancing & solo travelling
Some highlights from the MSE Forum this week include...
Do theme parks offer value for money? Vote in our poll. With thrill season in full swing.
Are online conveyancing prices too good to be true? One forum user is weighing up an online service, while others share their experiences. Can you help?
Keen for a solo getaway? Forumites are suggesting destinations and sharing tips for solo travelling.
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