Andy’s deals of the week 20 August 2022

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

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First Direct:£175 bank switching

There’s an improved offer this week’s from First Direct, increasing the switching deal from £150 to £175 – the highest it’s ever offered. More here.

Virgin Money: £160 bank switch via cashback on supermarket & petrol

The latest iteration of Virgin Money’s current account switch offer will give you 25% cashback for 60 days on spending at the supermarket and in petrol stations, capped at £160. Here’s more.

Brewdog: £150 bar credit for £99

A new membership scheme from Brewdog is well worth a look if you visit their bars. You’ll also get freee delivery on online orders over £15. Here’s more.

Which? Magazine: £6 for a year’s subscription

You can stack a 50% off sale at Which with cashback to pay just £20 rather than £70 to get the magazine for a year, and if you have an American Express card you’ll be able to get another £14 back Here’s more.

Apple: £120 gift card for students

Students are able to get savings on Macs and iPads all year round, but if you buy in the next few months you’ll also get an £80 or £120 Apple gift card. More here.

National Burger Day: Offers

Thursday is National Burger Day, so keep an eye out for money off deals and specials. I’ve spotted offers for Bleeker Street, Hard Rock Cafe and more. More here.

Spotify: £9.99 for three months

If you cancelled Spotify Premium before mid-July this year then check your account to see if you can get three months for the price of one if you rejoin. Here’s more.

House of the Dragon: 25% off six months Now Entertainment

The much-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel starts this weekend on Sky and NOW. I’d personally wait six or seven weeks so you can watch all 10 episodes but pay for just one month.

But if you can’t wait there’s a deal for new users to get six months of Entertainment and Cinema for £14.99. More here.

Savings: 1.9% easy-access savings & 3.1% one year fix

Another week, another increase. Al Rayan now offers 1.9%, while Cynergy’s account is at 1.85%. More here.

Asda Money: New 1% cashback card

Asda has a new cashback credit card which will earn you 1% back at the supermarket and 0.3% elsewhere. If you apply before 28 August you’ll get 2% back for the first 60 days on Asda spending. Here’s my review.