How to bag the best freebies!
From food delivery to wellbeing apps, many businesses reward new customers with the biggest discounts! Here’s how being a newbie can save you money
JOIN A FREE ONLINE GYM
“The average gym membership is around £40 a month, according to the Money Advice Service,” says Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, a money-saving community website. “Take a look at the PureGym app. It’s now free for non-members and you can get over 400 workouts on demand to do at home when you download the app from iOS or Google Play. If you love it, you could save up to £480 a year on gym membership.”
PLAY MUSIC FOR LESS
“New subscribers can get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Music HD or Amazon Music Unlimited,” says Tom. “You’ll need to cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged, or if you need more time to decide, check out Deezer Premium+, which is offering two months free, with no ads. In addition, TIDAL is offering six months free for newbies. You can cancel any time before your trial period ends and no charges will apply.”
GET A BOTTLE OF NO-STRINGS GIN
“You can get a box of surprise gin sent to your door as a no-strings one-off, or as a bi-monthly or monthly subscription with the Craft Gin Club,” says Tom. “You can use the code G30 at the checkout to save 30% off your first box, so you’ll get it for
£28 instead of £40, and the contents are usually worth around £65. The box always includes a bottle of craft gin, mixers, snacks and a 56-page club magazine. Plus you can cancel after the first one.”
SAVE ON CLOTHES AND INTERIORS
“Reap the benefits of signing up to a newsletter for some top brands. H&M is offering 10% off your first order and 25% off one item on your birthday when you sign up to theirs, while
New Look is giving first-time UK customers 25% off fullpriced own-brand items when you join – plus you can get 20% off at Converse when you sign up to their letter,” says
Tom. “DIY fans should also consider joining the B&Q Club to get £5 off when spending £30 or more, as well as access to offers and rewards.”
INDULGE IN ITALIAN RECIPE BOXES
“If you’re a pasta fiend, check out Pasta Evangelists, which delivers recipe boxes straight to your door,” says Tom. “Dishes start from £7 and you can get a free Aperol Spritz kit with your first order over £10 by using the code SPRITZ. Plus, you’ll get an extra 15% off and free delivery if you sign up to a subscription, which you can cancel at anytime. Each box includes fresh pasta, a sauce and a garnish, along with step-by-step instructions.”
EAT VEGAN & SAVE
“If you want to give a meat and dairy-free diet a go, you can get a vegan food box delivered to your door from Morrisons as a one-off for £25,” says Tom. “Use the code 8354BAN at the checkout for 20% off, so it’ll cost you just £20. Sign up for a weekly, fortnightly or monthly subscription and get an extra 5% off. What’s more, going vegan could save you money on your food shopping overall, as plant-based meals eaten at home cost 40 per cent less than meat/fish-based meals, according to a
Kantar study commissioned by Veganuary.”
BINGE-WATCH 30 DAYS OF TELLY
“If you love vegging out in front of your favourite UK shows, then BritBox may be the answer,” says Tom. “Currently, you can bag a free 30-day trial and get an additional three months for half-price at £2.99 per month instead of £5.98. The contract continues unless you cancel it, but you can do so at any time, so if you don’t need it any more, set a calendar reminder on your phone to exit before you get charged. It’s got everything from Broadchurch to TOWIE, plus tons of other shows from ITV, BBC and Channel 4 – with no ads.”
ENJOY A MONTH OF AUDIO BOOKS
“Audible is currently offering a 30-day free trial, which will unlock unlimited access to Audible Original Podcasts and one credit per month for any title,” says Tom. “Plus, you can keep your audiobooks even if you cancel. It’s also worth looking at Google Play, which has a number of classic tales available as audiobooks for free. Some great examples include Gulliver’s Travels, Dracula and The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow.”
TRY MINDFULNESS APPS
“You can get a free twoweek Headspace trial, which will grant you access to a full library of themed courses, daily meditation and sleep sounds and bedtime exercises,” says Tom. “You can cancel any time during your trial to avoid being charged. Also, mindfulness app Calm is offering a 40% off welcome offer for £17.39, instead of £28.99. Even the free version of the Calm app includes useful tools for mental wellbeing, such as timed meditations.”