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Just had a £30 One4all card declined (online) trying to purchase a £30 John Lewis voucher.
These 'debit card' gift cards are such a waste of time, with the no purchase greater than the card value rule, and the e-gift card workaround is declined at JL. What am I doing wrong?
Boots 70%
It seems to have gone to 70. Does anyone have idea on when the 90 %will be
What is the/your etiquette on buy in store vs online
Just to make it clear below....I mean walk into a shop, "test drive" it, don't buy there and then, and then search for it online when you get home. as in, playing bad cricket Interested in the long running debate about "find it in a physical store you walk in to" vs "possibly get it 10% cheaper from evil Amazon" You wonder…
What's the biggest Christmas waste of money?
In the interests of cutting down the Christmas shopping bill, what do you think is the biggest waste of money at Christmas? Maybe you think presents for babies aren't worth it, or for toddlers and pets who'll only be interested in the box anyway. Or is there a Christmas dinner item that everyone hates but still gets served…
Does anyone use JamDoughnut
an acquaintance mentioned something called Jamdoughnut for gift cards. I registered but just wanted to get a bit of reassurance and experience form other users before i buy any gift cards. Thanks
Look Fantastic
Hi please can I ask anyone if they have received a Look Fantastic Best of 2024 free beauty box when you spent over £75 on the app. Did you receive everything that was advertised? I ordered one, but only got half of the stuff that was pictured. I complained and they said that they had put the wrong picture on the offer, but…
Good housekeeping beauty box and free digital magazine
Hi has any one else bought the lastest beauty box that is supposed to include a one-year subscription to the Good housekeeping digital edition and not received it? Chased so many times with herst and getting no where.
Amazon forcing prime membership on customers
I went to buy a few items and selecting the 'choose prime membership' button was the only way to complete the purchase (checkout). I then immediately went and cancelled the membership and phoned up to complain. WATCH OUT.
Random Amazon gift card in post
We received a £10 Amazon card in the post this morning have no idea who sent it. Anyone else had this? It came in a Jiffy bag and no note or anything, with the return address on the postage label saying “immediate media” as the returnee. But there’s nothing we have ordered in relation to the company? (They do magazines…
MSE News: When is it best to buy – on Black Friday or pre-Christmas? Here's what MSE found
If you're hoping to bag a bargain on Christmas presents, you might be better off buying on Black Friday rather than waiting for last-minute pre-Christmas sales. It comes as new MoneySavingExpert.com research reveals that over two thirds of 50 popular items were cheaper on Black Friday in 2023 compared to in the lead up to…
Lidl electrical guarantee
Has anyone returned an electrical item to Lidl recently? I seem to remember their guarantee was longer than a year, but that may have changed. Their website says 1 year and 36 months in the same sentence, so not very helpful! Our salter air fryer has stopped working and it is just under 2 years old. Thank you
Marks & Spencer Gift Card Expiry
A friend of mine was given £100 in M&S Gift Cards pre-pandemic. As a result of not being able to go shopping (shops closed, shielding, isolating etc), they hadn't got around to spending them until recently, to find that the vouchers had expired. When they raised this with M&S, the customer services' answer was "well, you…
Use your Homebase Gift Cards ASAP
https://news.sky.com/story/the-range-closes-in-on-chunk-of-homebase-in-pre-pack-sale-13253495
Cheapest dry cleaner for a wool coat, or can it be done on a cold wash?
Hi, I would welcome advice about a wool coat I bought from ebay for £20. It smells and needs cleaning, but the only price list I can find for this (waitrose) lists coat cleaning at £19 with 5% off for a waitrose card. The coat is lined, but as far as I am aware, wool only shrinks when subject to high temperature, so I…
Postage charges on Wowcher
I've purchased 3 items on Wowcher (2 of which are the same item purchased twice) When I go to redeem I can only redeem one at a time and am being charged separate postage for each item. Is this correct? As I live in Northern Ireland I have always had the pleasure of paying extra postage charges, but at £8 per item - £24 in…
We want your insider MoneySaving tips
What are the insider MoneySaving tips you've learnt from working at your current or past job? For example, do you work in a factory and make own-brand food next to branded? Are you a car salesperson with car buying tips? We're keen to hear your stories. Then make sure to check out the knowledge within our new Insider…
Withdraw amazon gift card balance?
Google says it is possible to withdraw from my amazon gift card balance to my bank account. but I'm stumped when it comes to actually doing it on amazon. I didn't expect them to make it easy but I can't see how to even start the process. I can see there may be an issue with the parts of the balance that came from an actual…
Currys Price Match
Hope this is the correct forum for this.... Decided to buy a new printer, did the usual comparison, and Amazon was cheapest. Had to pop into our local Currys to get something else (not related), and noticed a fairly small poster in a corner stating "Price Match", which basically stated that they would match any price in…
Gift cards
Hello everyone I’m new here and looking for some advice. I hope someone can help. I recently bought an iPad that included an 80.00 gift card. The £80.00 was deducted from the total amount i paid and was returned to me in the form of a gift card. I have redeemed the gift card and purchased the pencil pro which only works on…
Ted Baker
As a long time fan of the Ted Baker brand, I was very sorry to hear that all the shops have closed, putting so many out of work. Thoughts are with them all. Does anyone know how and where any remaining Ted Baker stock will be sold please? I've picked up a few bargains at TK Maxx over the years, so will they take most of…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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