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Boots Recycling scheme - 500 free Boots points - is it working for you?
Hi I'm not sure whether this is posted in the correct forum, but if not please feel free to move the thread. I wondered what other people's experience has been of this new Boots Recycling scheme. It is the one where you take 5 empty health and beauty items in to store and receive a voucher for 500 Advantage Card points,…
One4All gift cards
I have several One4All gift cards with various balances but together total over £100. Anyone know of any handy ways to spend odd amounts easily? Online they work as prepaid visa card but only in a very limited number of shops, so spending an odd amount is tricky as you can't do part payment. I don't live close to many…
Using One4All gift card to buy You Choose gift card from Currys?
Can it be done? It seems One4All gift cards in the UK have significantly reduced retailers than the ones in Ireland, in particular with supermarkets. Rather than change my spending habits, I wanted to find a way to convert it to something more useful. I found Currys selling a gift voucher that includes a supermarket I use.…
Marks & Spencer customer service email
Hello Christmas Day ..... We had a bottle of M&S wine which had a fault in the glass resulting in the base exploding when I drew the cork so the entire bottle of red (of course!) went over my pristine oak floor, grrrr. Tried to Google an email address to send pictures but not having much luck. Can anyone help? Thanks
Any experience with Shein?
As per the title really, do any of you knowledgeable people have any experience with the clothng site Shein please? I've seen some items on there that I like the look of but they have very mixed reviews. I know it is a Chinese company so the clothes aren't going to be top quality, but they are just for casual wear anyway…
Boxing Day Closures
Aldi, John Lewis and Sainsbury's are among the major retailers bucking trends by closing stores this Boxing Day. However, shoppers hoping to grab a bargain in the traditional Boxing Day sales can still do so with some shops starting in-store sales from 27 December and others launching online sales from 24 December instead.…
Checkoutsmart Issue
Hi, has anyone else had this problem? I have been using Checkoutsmart for years without issue but suddenly a few days ago I have been logged out and can't get back in. The password is not recognised and the reset email never arrives and I have been getting the run around from their support. I was just about to cash out my…
Savings with Gift Cards
Hello everyone, I was thinking of something different for Christmas gifts and I just came across some wonderful gift cards on eBay that I believe are pretty cool and can help you save money, reliable as well - Premium access to a financial planning app Nova Money for six months and a 5-month Apple Music membership for new…
What’s happening to Debenhams?
I placed an order with Debenhams on the 1st December but have heard nothing cannot trace package, no response from customer services nothing! looking at internet there are loads of complaints being raised all over, anyone got any ideas?
Boots advantage card
Despite your reporting that Boots say they don't accept their loyalty card if stored on an app, I've never had a problem using mine which I keep on Stocard. I spent £25 in Boots points today and not an eyebrow was raised at the till.
Royal Mail suffers delivery delays in 23 areas in the run-up to Christmas
Royal Mail has warned households in 23 locations across the UK that they could face delays to letter and parcel deliveries in the run up to Christmas, largely due to staff contracting Covid-19. Read the full story: Royal Mail suffers delivery delays in 23 areas in the run-up to Christmas – check to see if you’re affected…
Discount code received right after purchasing
Hi, I know its probably a long shot but I made a purchase on a smartwatch (I used a 15% discount code the manufacturer sent me) but before it had even been delivered, I received a 30% discount code via email from the manufacturer for that specific model. I wondered if there was any advice around the possibility of getting…
Refusing delivery
I’ve ordered an expensive item that I’ve changed my mind about and the order cannot be cancelled as it has been processed. I was told I could refuse delivery? If I did what happens next? Does it get sent back to the company and I get a refund? Will I be notified? The delivery company is DPD. Will the item tracked if it’s…
Is there a way to shop from a "US delivery only" site? :-(
Hello all. I've just filled by online basket with some much needed items only to get to the checkout where they deliver to a US address only. Is there such a thing as a company that allows you to deliver to their US address so that they forward it to you in the UK?
Amazon deliveries for previous occupants
I received a parcel this morning from Amazon addressed to someone who lived here some time ago. The driver had left by the time I realised. I just phoned Amazon and asked how I can return it. The guy told me that there is no process for returning packages unless they were ordered through an account that I can access, so I…
How do I check the expiry date on paper Love2shop voucher?
I'm sure they used to have a date on the back but was given one about 6 months ago and can't see an expiry date printed anywhere?
Nectar, Outlook 2007 - Why Some Email Links are not Working
Nectar changed the way that logins work some while ago: instead of using the last 11 digits of of your nectar number and a password you now have to enter an email address. The process of moving from the old style login to the new is straight forward. You apply to register where you are given the choice of entering your…
LIDL SHARP HD 42 INCH SMART TV, IS IT OK?
42CI1KA In store now. Have you got one? Is it any good?
Hot (UK) Wheels Ultimate Garage Toys
Evening Fellow Forumites, Been quite a while since I last posted on here so here goes… My 4 year old wrote and posted a letter to Santa for a much requested Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage only for myself to search everywhere remotely nearby to get “out of stock”. Amazon have it in stock online for only £111.59!Even then…
Radio Times £1 Offer
If this is not the best place to ask would someone please move it to a better forum, please? have subscribed to this special offer with 'buy subscriptions' and arranged the direct debit. I'm a bit nervous now and wonder if anyone can reassure me about cancelling the direct debit before the amount changes after the 12 issue…

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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.

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