Andy’s deals of the week 5 August 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: Up to 30,000 point bonus ends

Though not as good as in previous years, this welcome bonus for the Preferred Reward Gold credit card from American Express could be worth £220 in Nectar points if you spend £3,000 in the first three months. Ends Tuesday. Here’s more.

Virgin Media Stream: Sky Sports & TNT Sports for £28.75

As long as you have Virgin Media broadband this is my top pick for those of you dedicated to watching Sky and TNT Sports. Here’s more.

NOW: Sky Sports £20 or £26 month

With the football back on the cheapest way for most to watch Sky Sports is via a day or month pass via NOW. There are two month deals running right now (though only some will get the cheaper £19.99 a month offer), plus there’s a year’s free mobile pass with a day pass. Here’s more.

Amex: 10% cashback at selected restaurants

Other Amex cardholders should check their offers tab to see if they can earn up to 10% cashback while dining at selected restaurants until 3 October 2023. From fine dining to local quick bites, you could earn while you eat at your favourite food spots. Here’s more.

Lidl Plus: Free 3-Month Day Out With The Kids Pass

Anyone with the Lidl Plus app can enjoy a free 3-month Day Out With The Kids Pass membership which includes exclusive discounted trips and events across the UK. Here’s more.

Gousto: 95% off first box 

Get your first Gousto meal box for less than half price plus an additional £16.50 in cashback with Quidco. This offer could bring the priciest meal box down from £47.85 to just over £2. Here’s more. 

Paramount+: 1-month free trial 

Paramount+ are offering a 1-month free trial to returning customers. Simply resubscribe and enter a promo code at checkout. Here’s more.

Cinema: How to save every day of the week

Whether you’re donning pink for Barbie, prefer the harrowing but epic Oppenheimer or jump the shark and opt for Meg 2, you can save money at the cinema every day of the week. Find out how to save.

Top savings rates: 5.75% 1 yr ISA

Want to give your savings a boost? Check out the best easy access account paying 4.63% AER.

Or if you don’t mind locking your money away have a look at the latest 1 year fixed rate Cash ISA paying a market-leading 5.75%. Here’s more.