Money savings hints and tips

Taking the bus to work every day? Driving in and paying for parking? If you're paying for either of these each day, you might be spending more than you need to.

Check with your local bus company or government website. They could offer weekly or monthly passes or season tickets to help you save.

Make a list of short and longer term goals to work towards. Once you're happy with the list, why not track your progress by creating savings goals using our app. Consider setting up a standing order to save a little each month.

Learn more about savings goals

App available to customers aged 11+ with compatible iOS and Android devices and a Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK or international mobile number in specific countries.

Make a payment with your debit card or contactless device. We'll round up the amount to the nearest pound, sending the spare change to your savings account. Save little and often and the pennies soon add up.

Say you spend £2.30. We'll round it up to £3.00 and send 70p from your current account to your savings account. If you've turned on double Round Ups, we'll send £1.40. It's that simple!!!

Get started with Round Ups

Round Ups is available to customers with an eligible current account, instant access savings account and the Mobile App. Once you’ve turned it on, it’ll work with all debit card and contactless device payments (in sterling).

Reducing your carbon footprint has never been more important. But we spend a lot of money on gas and electricity. That's why we've pulled together our top energy saving tips. We want to help save you money, and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.

Learn about saving energy at home

There are so many website and apps now where you can sell the stuff you no longer need. You could make some money from those clothes you no longer like, books you’ve read, or games you’re bored with.

Some apps let you scan in barcodes to get an instant price. Certain companies will provide pre-paid postage labels for sending in your unwanted items.  Why not give it a try?

Whatever contract you are looking for, you could save money by shopping around. Some suppliers could offer several services under a single package, saving you money.

More about reducing your phone and broadband bills

If you're asking yourself that question, there is a good chance you already know the answer. From gym memberships to online subscriptions, if you’re not using it, cancel it.

If that feels a bit drastic you can often pause payments first. Be strong.