She saved hundreds of dollars by switching bank accounts and haggling the price of her mobile phone and broadband deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amanda, like many other people feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, has been taking advantage of simple tricks that can help your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I wanted to change bank accounts, but First Direct offered me \u00a320 for simply opening a current account, so I did that,” says the mother of two from Plymouth, Devon. “If I move all my banking using the current account switching service, I’ll get \u00a3150.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It almost sounds too good to be true, but many banks will provide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can currently receive up to \u00a3170 for switching your current account to a different bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, with savings rates at rock-bottom and inflation driving up the cost of everything from energy bills to groceries, it’s a simple way to make some extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“If you Google ‘cash bonuses bank account openings,’ you can see what other bank deals are out there,” Amanda said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, HSBC offers new customers \u00a3170, First Direct \u00a3150, and Lloyds Bank \u00a3125.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check the terms and conditions first, as you may not be eligible if you’ve previously been a customer, or you may have to pay a minimum amount each month to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amanda’s other top tip is to bargain on your purchase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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