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Best UK Deals & Freebies This Week (16 March 2026)

UK Deals & Freebies

Your weekly roundup of the best UK deals, freebies, and money-saving opportunities. All links go directly to the offer — no trackers, no tricks.

Tip: The biggest single money moves are usually bank switching bonuses (earn £175–£200 for switching current accounts) and cashback site sign-up bonuses. Scroll down to the “Always-On Deals” section for details.

📰 From Around the Web

Latest Free Stuff
Free Coca-Cola Drink & Puma Football
Coca-Cola is giving away 19,000 free drinks and Puma footballs to celebrate the Premier League. Enter by predicting the correct number for your chance to win.
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Mystery Food Boxes + Free Easter Surprises
Degusta Box is offering 40% off your first surprise box of treats plus 3 free Easter treats worth £36+. Perfect for discovering new food and drink finds.
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Free Polo Mint Sweets via SPAR Rewards App
SPAR is giving away free packs of Polo Mints through their new rewards app, which also includes regular discounts and exclusive offers.
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Free Audiobooks – 75-Day BookBeat Subscription
BookBeat is offering a free 75-day audiobook subscription with access to 1 million+ titles. Remember to cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.
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Mirror Money
Contactless Payment Limit Scrapped from 19 March
From 19 March, the £100 contactless limit is being removed and banks can set their own higher limits. Check your bank's new limit and ensure you have fraud protection enabled.
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📅 Always-On Deals Worth Knowing

These deals are available most weeks — bookmark them and come back whenever you need them.

Banking & Finance
First Direct Bank Switching Bonus
First Direct typically offers £175-£200 when you switch your current account and set up two direct debits. Apply online, use their switching service, and the bonus usually arrives within weeks.
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Banking & Finance
Lloyds Bank Switching Offer
Lloyds Bank regularly offers £200-£250 cashback when you switch your current account via the Current Account Switch Service. Existing customers and new switchers eligible.
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Shopping & Retail
TopCashback Sign-Up Bonus
TopCashback frequently offers £5-£10 free cashback just for signing up and confirming your email. Earn cashback on thousands of retailers including Amazon, eBay, and supermarkets.
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Shopping & Retail
Quidco Welcome Bonus
Quidco offers new members a welcome bonus (typically £5 or more) when you complete your first purchase through their cashback links. Shop at major retailers to earn additional cashback.
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Food & Groceries
Tesco Clubcard Double Points
Tesco regularly runs 'Double Up' promotions where you can multiply Clubcard points on selected products and categories. Load offers to your card via the Tesco app or website.
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Health & Beauty
Amazon Prime Video Free Trial
Amazon Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial with access to films, TV shows, and live sports. Cancel within 30 days to avoid subscription charges (currently £8.99/month or £95/year).
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Health & Beauty
Audible Free Trial
Audible offers a 30-day free trial with one free audiobook of your choice and access to their full library. Remember to cancel before trial ends if you don't want to subscribe (£11.99/month).
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Students
TOTUM Student Discount Card
UK university students can get a free TOTUM card offering discounts at 50+ major retailers (Topshop, Gap, Pizza Express, etc.) plus 10% off at Greggs and other food chains.
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Health & Beauty
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate Savings
If you pay for 4+ prescriptions monthly, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (£21.65/month) pays for itself. Available to UK residents registered with an NHS GP.
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Utilities & Bills
Government Cold Weather Payment
Eligible households on means-tested benefits receive £25 payments when the temperature drops below 0°C for 7 consecutive days. Payments arrive automatically—check your eligibility via Gov.uk.
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Deals are accurate at time of publishing but can change or expire without notice. Always check the linked page for current terms. Free trials listed require cancellation before the trial ends to avoid charges.

More guides: Bank switching bonuses • Cashback sites compared • Free NHS things • Council tax discounts

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