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How much can you save at M&S with Pockit?

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:19 GMT

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has recently launched a range of low cost products called Simply M&S, made up of 500 items which will soon expand to 800. New products have joined existing ones, all at lower prices but with the same M&S quality. We decided to compare some of the items from the new range with the standard ranges available at Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

How to reduce your home insurance

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:20:47 GMT

Home insurance can protect your property from a lot of threats including theft, damage, fire and even storms and floods. Despite this, many households don’t have home insurance, statistically making them three times more likely to be burgled as those with insurance. Buying home insurance may be off putting because it’s an extra bill to pay, but it needn’t break the bank as there are several simple steps to reduce your home insurance premium.

Get cashback on new Simply M&S range

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:39:11 GMT

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has just unveiled their new low cost Simply M&S range, a selection of 800 everyday food products and kitchen ingredients offering both M&S quality and great value for money. Pockit Pay Monthly cardholders are able to save an extra 6% on these low prices thanks to our in-store cashback, meaning you can do your weekly shop for even less!

Teach your kids how to spend responsibly with a Pockit Prepaid Card

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:04:47 GMT

Since the economic downturn the need to manage your money responsibly has been more apparent than ever. It’s important that kids today learn how to effectively manage their money as well to ensure their financial security when they become adults. At Pockit we think a prepaid card is ideal for teenagers to learn about budgeting, giving them enough financial freedom while still allowing parents to keep an eye on their spending.

An easier way to pay communal bills and make joint purchases

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:06:01 GMT

Do you live in a house share? If you do, you’re probably accustomed to the frequent need for making joint payments, for example paying joint bills or buying everyday communal items such as milk or tea bags. This can be a headache, requiring lots of time being spent working out what everyone owes. However, a prepaid card offers an easy solution to this problem.

Pockit partners with Drink Supermarket

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:22:34 GMT

Looking for your favourite beer but your local supermarket doesn’t stock it? Organising a cocktail party and need some high quality spirits? Or maybe you want a nice Shiraz to go with your Sunday lunch? Pockit is now offering its pay monthly cardholders 6% cashback on all purchases from DrinksSupermarket.com, where customers can cut out the middle man and get drinks delivered straight to their door.

Six ways to save on days out this summer

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:26:09 GMT

With family budgets stretched it’s no surprise that many are considering holidaying in the UK this summer to save money. But there’s more money to be saved than shunning expensive air travel, there are a whole host of ways you can make the most of your budget with no compromise on fun. Here are six easy ways you can save money on a day out or holiday in the UK!

How to keep your money safe using online services

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:03:07 GMT

The great thing about online services like iTunes, Xbox Live and PSN (Playstation Network) is that you can order music, movies and games without leaving your house! However, the payment options available aren’t always ideal, which can either put your bank details at risk or cripple the service.

Save money by improving your driving style

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:06:16 GMT

Are you getting frustrated by increasing fuel costs? Is filling up your car taking more money out of your pocket every time? Do you want to know how you can easily save between £250 and £350 each year on fuel costs? In this post we’ll explore some simple ways you can improve your driving and save money year after year!

How to reduce the cost of your car insurance

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:09:26 GMT

With the rise in cost of car insurance earlier in the year, it’s no surprise that many drivers are looking for ways to cut the cost of motoring. There are in fact some easy steps you can take to reduce your car insurance! Here are some of them:

How to switch Broadband providers

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:43:22 GMT

At Pockit we think shopping around for the best broadband deal when your contract is due to end is a great way to save money and get a better service, as well as being really easy to do! This guide will help you find a great deal and show you just how easy it is to make the switch.

Save money by insulating your home

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:05:52 GMT

Is your household energy bill taking its toll on your finances? According to the Office of National Statistics, over the last six years household energy bills have rocketed from £660 a year to £1,252 - a whopping 90% increase.

Can a pre-paid Mastercard help you budget?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:20:26 GMT

This guest post is by Liz Burton of Me and my shadow

I was contacted recently by Pockit and asked to trial their pre-paid chip and pin card. They sent me a card pre-loaded with a little credit and asked me to go shopping - how could I refuse?!

Budget 2012 How does it affect you?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:45:46 GMT

Today at 12:30 George Osborne announced the UK’s new budget, which introduces some important changes for everyone from parents, pensioners and taxpayers. With the changes made today many people will emerge as winners potentially saving several hundred pounds, while others may see their spending power reduced. This handy guide will help you understand how the 2012 budget has affected you, and whether you’ve made gains or losses as a result.

Your top 20 Money Saving Tips

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:42:52 GMT

We’ve put together a list of our favourite money saving tips given to us by you, our Twitter followers, during our Kindle competition in January. We asked you to suggest money saving tips you might have used for years to save the pennies, something you do to motivate yourself to save rather than spend, or anything you do to get the best deal you can in the shops!

Win £100 with Pockit!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:31:57 GMT

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner we are giving you the chance to make it extra special with our competition to win a Pockit Prepaid MasterCard® with £100 loaded onto it!

High Street retailers are slowly moving online to cut their costs – but how does this change your shopping experience?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:16:41 GMT

Last week Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer, announced that it would stop opening new big supermarkets, with the belief that the internet offers the most profitable future for non food sales. This news comes at a time when many retailers are closing stores, including the profitable ones, as the risk of signing a new ten year property lease is that the store may not continue to be profitable in a few years.

UK Inflation falls for the third month in a row

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:13:51 GMT

The Bank of England’s aim of having inflation fall to 2% by the start of the Olympics looks ever more promising, as inflation in December dropped to 4.2%, down from its peak of 5.2% in September, making it the third consecutive monthly drop in inflation.

Share your money saving tips and win a brand new Kindle!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:10:58 GMT

Here at Pockit we love new money saving tips so we've launched an exciting new competition! We want you to suggest practical money saving ideas that most people don’t think of. The winner will receive a brand new Amazon Kindle!

Pockit customers able to make huge savings on their energy bills by switching to First Utility

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:40:38 GMT

The Sunday Times reports that thanks to falling energy prices, consumers on variable tariffs could make substantial savings on their energy bills, with Pockit cardholders able to make the biggest savings thanks to exclusive discounts available to them.

Pockit teams up with three new retailers

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:00:26 GMT

Looking for stylish tailored menswear that doesn’t compromise on style? You’re in luck! Pockit has teamed up with Greenwoods Menswear to offer its members 5% cash back on tailored menswear from casual wear to formal suits.

Pockit discusses its ‘substantial’ discounts with Eastern Eye

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:11:06 GMT

The Jatania family, the brains behind the concept of Pockit, spoke this week to Britain’s number-one Asian website, Eastern Eye about their plans to help households across the UK save money.

Pockit talks to e-paper Asian-Voice.com

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:39:25 GMT

The internet’s first Asian weekly in Europe, Asian-Voice.com caught up with Danny Jatania, Pockit CEO, to discuss the role of Pockit within the British community.

Pockit compares North-South saving divide

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:48:18 GMT

At Pockit we have been keen to find out the saving habits of the British public, so what better way to find out than to research the saving divide between the North and South of England!

The benefits of the Pockit pre-paid MasterCard

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:48:18 GMT

As part of your Pockit membership you receive a free pre-paid MasterCard – a card just like any credit or debit card with a number, chip and signature strip.