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Buying a smoothie maker or jug blender and blending your own could save you a significant sum if you're a regular smoothie drinker. Find out more: jug blender reviews — find out which models our Which? If you own or manage your own business, it's worth signing up with a wholesale retailer or membership club such as Costco , which has warehouses across the UK.

Other wholesale retailers to consider include Makro and Bestway. Tesco and Asda offer discounts to customers if their shopping could have been bought cheaper from certain rivals, so make a habit of swiping your loyalty card or registering your receipt online after every supermarket shop.

Find out more: best and worst supermarkets — discover how thousands of customers have rated the big names. Shoppers can save huge amounts by actively searching for vouchers and discount deals. There are a number of very good discount deals and extreme couponing blogs which post dozens of offers on their social media pages every day. Special discounts, such as buy-one-get-one-free deals, can offer good value, but be careful.

Only buy items you actually need and are likely to keep and use — toiletries such as toothpaste and shampoo are a good example, as are toilet rolls. Find out more: where to buy cheap toiletries. Find out more: the best time to shop to land discounts — our statisticians crunched over a million prices to uncover just how much, and how often, prices change. Several readers have told us shopping while hungry leads to overspending. Try shopping after a meal or a quick snack to avoid this.

Find out more: tried-and-tested money-saving tips from real savers. Make the most of your fridge and freezer. Freezing leftovers instead of binning them will save you money and time, as you've got an instant meal for a day when you don't fancy cooking.

And storing food properly in your fridge will give it a longer shelf-life. For example, cucumbers turn soft because the fridge is too cold, so wrap them in a tea towel to keep them crisper.

And avoid putting milk in the door rack, as it's warmed whenever the door is opened. Find out more: fridge reviews — see which fridges were rated as Which?

Best Buys. Eating out is a luxury most of us enjoy from time to time, although it can sometimes prove expensive. Find out more: the hidden costs of the food delivery revolution. Many restaurants offer online promotional vouchers. For example, Pizza Express regularly runs two-for-one deals on main courses.

Check newspapers for vouchers regularly and make sure you visit websites, such as VoucherCodes , HotUKDeals and MyVoucherCodes , to check for discounts and deals before you go out. It can be worth checking daily deal websites, such as Groupon and Wowcher , for restaurant deals too. You can search for the deals currently available in your area, then book a table at your chosen restaurant. When you arrive at your dinner destination, you'll simply need to remind your server that you booked through a special deal online.

Joining some chain restaurants' own clubs can save you a lot of money. Once you're on a company's mailing list, you'll get details of special deals sent straight to your inbox as soon as they are launched. Both can be used at more than 6, restaurants. There's a raft of restaurants around the country that allow you to bring your own bottle BYOB to have with your meal, and going to one could save you a tidy sum.

Establishments that serve alcohol are now required by law to give customers free tap water, so don't be shy about asking for it. There should be no stigma attached to taking home leftover food.

You paid for it, so why waste it? People commonly over order in restaurants, so it makes sense to ask for a doggy bag and take your leftovers home. This will save you money on lunch the following day.

If you regularly eat at a particular chain or have a favourite restaurant, sign up to its Facebook or Twitter account. That way, you won't miss out on any special offers or deals. The cost of running a car seems to keep rising — as do prices for train tickets — but there are a few ways to put the brakes on your spending. Check what's on offer in your area before you book. Please note that minimum and maximum deposit amounts vary, even across products with the same rate, so make sure you consider the full details before you opt for a new account.

The links take you to Which? Money Compare, a comparison site for savings accounts offered by Which? Financial Services. We know that customer service is an important factor for many people when choosing a savings account. But how do you find a bank or building society that combines great rates with top-notch customer service? We've asked thousands of savers to rate their bank or building society, enabling us to create unique customer scores for all the major providers.

We've also analysed thousands of savings products and given each provider an overall product score, highlighting which companies offer consistently competitive rates.

The full results from our analysis are as follows:. Each year, we name the very best savings providers as 'Which? Recommended Providers' WRPs. To win this award, the bank or building society must:. Its online banking service also proved popular. Among the savings accounts on offer, Coventry Building Society's instant-access saver pays 0. Its unrestricted instant-access cash Isa and savings account both pay 0.

Savers gave it top marks for its application process, clarity of statement and online banking service. The provider's transparency of fees and charges was also rated highly. Marcus currently offers an instant-access savings account and cash Isa that both pay a competitive variable rate of 0. Scores and star ratings are based on a survey of 4, UK savings account holders in September This is Which? The score is calculated based on customers' overall satisfaction with the brand, and how likely they are to recommend it to others.

We analyse nine key elements of savings accounts, from account management and restrictions to how often interest is paid, in order to calculate a product rating score. Providers must also offer an account sitting within the top half of at least one category. Money Compare's comparison tables. This is to cover the costs of running Which? Money Compare's comparison tables and goes towards the work that we do campaigning on behalf of all consumers.

Money Compare's comparison tables shows hundreds of savings accounts from providers large and small, whether we get paid commission or not. Money Compare is a trading name of Which? Financial Services Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Which? Limited and part of the Which? Money Compare content is hosted by Which?

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