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Amazon Collection Lockers Full, When They're Free To get You to Sign Up To Prime
Hi, Wanted to order a cheap watch strap from Amazon today. Delivered by Amazon, but sold by a private marketplace seller. Postage is free if you get items delivered to a local hub locker. Makes sense for cheap items. In the last week I've noticed that I'm bombarded with free delivery messages on checkout for a Prime…
3 Month Disney+ subscription (best use)
As part of a purchase of DisneyLand tickets I received a link to activate a 3 month free Disney+. Which is worth approx between £18 - £24 (based on monthly or yearly subscription context) However only last month my annual subscription renewed. So I am thinking there are two possible ways to make best use. 1. Wait for a…
Amazon returns
Hi i ordered a new watch on amazon but was sent an opened refurbished one. I immediately returned it and sent photos. They are not refunding me as they say have not sent back the right thing. I sent back what i received and now dont know what to do. Can anyone help?
Nectar, connected accounts & Sainsbury's Smartshop..??
So yonks ago now I opened a Nectar account. Certainly 10+ years ago. I then got another card for my wife & that was that - each of us had a card but it was tied to one account. If I wanted to stop additional cards from spending points then I could do this in account settings, if I wanted to allow other users to spend…
https://www.shein.co.uk
My wife found this on-line retailer - never heard of it myselfThe clothes are unbelievably cheapI assume that they are imported from India or China ? Anyone bought from them ?Are they OK - sizewise, quality and returns (if necessary) ?
Studio Returns
Can anyone help, at Christmas i ordered a dinner service from studio, the item was delivered as faulty so i requested a return, because of the size of the dinner service they arranged a courier to collect it, the courier came and collected it and i never thought anymore about it, until i have received a bill off them for…
Amazon Free Delivery Minimum Spend Now £25
Just about to make some purchases from Amazon and it seems the minimum spend for free delivery has now increased from £20 to £25.
What does this mean?
To me it reads as it should be 50% off the ticketed price but the store said its 50% off the full price but there is no full price ticket on the item. Which is correct? It's really bugging me lol
Amex £5 off £20 at B&M Bargains
Just got a £5 off £20 spend on my amex platinum card. Offer not available on my amex blue or amex BA.
Beware: 'reduced' shelf can sometimes cost you more
This discussion was created from comments split from: 30+ tips to cut supermarket costs - guide discussion.
John Lewis 10% Cashback offer
Has anyone else noticed this on their website? It appears to apply to brands that come under the Electrolux umbrella. (AEG, John Lewis fridge-freezers etc). It appears they require your bank details.
Ecover = brand problems?
[Hi all. I'm not sure I'm posting this in the right area of the forum, so if I haven't perhaps admin can redirect it to where it needs to be.] Have Ecover changed the ingredients of their products????? Last year they started phasing out their old trusted recognised brand product and packaging and phased in new "ecover…
How to get my FULL order at checkout?
Why does my complete order not go through to the checkout on Shein? This has happened to me before on Shein but I dont know why?
Quidco account frozen
I have been using Quidco about 2 years. Days ago, my account got temporarily frozen and I was asked to provide photo ID as such. They require the picture of drive license, passport this type, which I found way too essential and private. I have expressed my concern about security and privacy issues, and it seems they won't…
Merged: Topcashback false promotion
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Buying a sofa
I am thinking of buying a new sofa from dfs. If i buy it instore do they give a discount or allow you to negotiate on the price. The alternative is to by it online but i was just wondering if there is any price advantage to buying instore from a salesperson
Amazon UK Phone Number
Does anyone know the phone number for Amazon UK Customer Services, please.They make it difficult to find on their website and using a search engine gives results about scam numbers that are not to be trusted.I can't get access to my Amazon account because they have stopped sending "one-time-passwords", now they send…
Faulty item from Amazon with no refund or return option --> able to return/refund when pushed
I bought a USB stick from Amazon recently which had failed after just 3 to 4 uses, but being over 30 days or so had no return or refund option. The only options on the Amazon site was a link to the manufacturers website or help screens that sent me in circles. After finding the online chat option (which they deliberately…
M&Co falls into administration - here are your refund and shopping rights
M&Co has fallen into administration. If you shop at the clothing chain we've rounded-up your rights below. M&Co appointed Teneo to handle the administration process on Friday 9 December, though it is continuing to remain open and trade while a buyer is sought, albeit on revised terms... Read the full story: M&Co falls into…
Amazon Have Refunded Twice??????
Double refunded by Amazon Can Amazon cancel one of the refunds? Not sure if posted on the right board?

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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.
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 Payments 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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