WANT to save some money without the hassle?
A range of savvy companies can take the effort out of saving by doing it all for you – you can pretty much save with your eyes closed. Try these out for size.
Energy
If you find shopping around for new energy providers a chore, Switchcraft is the answer.
It will alert you to a better deal than your current one and even swap your provider for you.
The firm claims it could save you on average £219 a year – and you keep on saving.
The service saves you money by scouring the market for cheaper deals for you and then automatically swaps you on to the tariff when your current one is up.
Customers keep control, if you’re keen to go through with it, Switchcraft will pass on your details to the new supplier and automatically take over from the old one – but you don’t have to switch if you don’t like the deal.
To find out more about signing up to Switchcraft, click here.
Savings
Clever app Chip will automatically move small amounts of cash from your current account to a Chip account, so you save without feeling the pinch.
Chip is FSCS protected (so if the company went bust, you wouldn’t you lose your cash) plus it’s secure and you can withdraw funds whenever you wish.
What is Switchcraft and how do I sign up?
Switchcraft is a FREE automatic switching service that could save households on average £219 a year on their gas and electricity bills.
The service scours the market for the right deal that works for you and could save you money by automatically swapping you on a cheaper tariff when your current one is up.
The idea behind the service is to encourage the 16million Brits who are overpaying for their energy after rolling on to a standard variable tariff when their deal comes to an end.
Fancy trying it out? Click here for more information on how to sign up.
News UK has a brand partnership with Switchcraft
Loyalty cards
Is your wallet stuffed with loyalty cards you forget to use?
You may be missing out on some serious benefits.
Stocard collects points on to your phone.
Ask the cashier to scan the relevant barcode and points will be added automatically.
Stocard works with hundreds of schemes, including Tesco Clubcard, Nectar and Boots.
Groceries
Compare prices on your shop with super-handy website MySupermarket.
One click and it will compare your online shopping basket to find the cheapest place to buy.
It could save you 30 per cent — more than £1,500 a year for the average family.
