Before I ever buy anything I normally visit some sites to see if I can either get a better deal, cashback or any coupons. It's silly not to with so many websites that can offer you savings. Here are 12 of the best sites you could use and whether they are available in USA or UK, and sometimes both. Other countries may be available as well. Next time you shop, use one and see how much you could save. Honestly, I have saved loads just by doing some basic research before hitting that buy button!
12 Websites To Help You Save Money When Shopping
MoneySavingExpert (UK)
MSE is a comprehensive resource for all things money-saving in the UK. It offers tips and advice on everything from saving on household bills to finding the best deals on shopping and travel. The site also features a forum where users can share their own money-saving tips and experiences.
VoucherCodes (UK)
VoucherCodes is a popular website that offers discount codes and vouchers for a wide range of retailers in the UK. Users can search for specific stores or browse through categories to find the best deals. The site also features a blog with money-saving tips and advice.
Groupon (UK & USA)
Groupon is a daily deals website that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services, including travel, dining, beauty treatments, and more. Users can search for deals in their local area or browse through national offers. The site also features a section for online shopping deals.
HotUKDeals (UK)
HotUKDeals is a community-driven website where users share the latest deals and discounts they have found. The site features a voting system, so users can see which deals are the most popular. It also has a section for freebies and competitions.
RetailMeNot (USA)
RetailMeNot is a coupon website in the USA that offers printable coupons, online promo codes, and cashback offers for a wide range of retailers. Users can search for specific stores or browse through categories to find the best deals.
Rakuten (UK & USA)
Rakuten is a cashback website that allows users to earn money back on their online purchases. Users simply sign up for an account, click through to their desired retailer's website, and then earn cashback on their purchases. The site also features exclusive deals and coupons.
Honey (UK & USA)
Honey is a browser extension that automatically finds and applies the best coupon codes at checkout when shopping online. Users simply install the extension and it will search for available coupons and apply them to their purchase. Honey also has a feature called Droplist that alerts users when the price of an item they are interested in drops.
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MoneySuperMarket (UK)
MoneySuperMarket is a comparison website that allows users to compare prices and deals on a wide range of products and services, including insurance, energy, broadband, and more. Users can enter their details and preferences, and the site will generate a list of options to choose from.
TopCashback (UK & USA)
TopCashback is a cashback website that allows users to earn money back on their online purchases. It works in a similiar vein to Rakuten.
Slickdeals (USA)
Slickdeals is a community-driven website where users share the latest deals and discounts they have found. The site features a voting system, so users can see which deals are the most popular. It also has a section for freebies and competitions.
Coupons.com (USA)
Coupons.com is a website in the USA that offers printable coupons, online promo codes, and cashback offers for a wide range of retailers. Users can search for specific stores or browse through categories to find the best deals.
CamelCamelCamel (UK & USA)
CamelCamelCamel is a price tracking website for Amazon products. Users can search for specific products or browse through categories to see historical price data and set price alerts for when the price drops. The site also features a browser extension for easy access,
Happy saving. And remember to check out all the money saving topics and tips on Frugality Father.