Andy’s deals of the week 17 June 2023

My pick of the best offers and savings.

Every week I spend hours looking at discounts and deals to pick the good from the bad. I’ll only share ones which I think are worth considering – but remember you’re only saving money if you’re buying something you need and can afford.

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This week’s deals

Amex Gold: £220 welcome offer

A brand new boosted sign-up offer launched this week for the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card.

It could be worth up to £220, plus this time there’s the chance to also win up to £200 in Amazon vouchers on top. Here’s more.

Hotel Chocolat: £5 VIP reward

If you’re a member of the free VIP Me reward scheme from Hotel Chocolat then check your app for a £5 reward. More here.

Costa & Caffe Nero: £5 extra on gift cards

There’s a free fiver when you buy a £20 gift card from both of these high street coffee shops. Here’s more.

Ocado: 25% off wine

Ocado has joined the multi-buy wine offer gang. Here’s more.

Sky Sports: £21 a month for six months via NOW

You can get cheaper Sky Sports this month in time to watch the Ashes. Here’s more.

Consumer Credit Awards: Vote for a chance to win £1,000

If you head over to the Smart Money People site and leave a review for a credit provider (so cards, loans, BNPL, credit scores etc), you’ll be put in a prize draw to win a £1,000 cash prize. Plus your vote/review will help others when they’re researchng products. Here’s more.

Savings: Up to £100 bonus

Put money away with Hargreaves Lansdown for at least six months and you can get a bonus of up to £100 on top of some decent short-term fixed rates such as 4.8% from Kent Reliance for half a year. Here’s more.

Savings: 3.91% easy access & 5.52% 1 year fix

More increases this week across all types of accounts. There’s now 3.91% on easy access from Shawbrook and 5.52% in a one-year, from Castle Community Bank and 5.51% in 18 month and two-year fix from Allica Bank. Here’s more.

Be a seat filler and get cheap tickets

If you’re looking for cheap things to do this summer, then seat filling can be a huge money saver.

Every year there are a number of festivals and outdoor events listed for a fraction of a ticket’s face value, as well as indoor talks, plays and comedy shows. Here are the best ones to explore.