Posted 2 days ago

Moving to the UK

My wife and I are moving from the US to the UK this summer and I was curious if there are any valuable deals/things to know ahead of time. For example, we’ve had Paramount+ (no ads; including Showtime) for the last 2 years and have never paid for it once; there’s always a free monthly code and if you wait to cancel right before renewal they’ll give you 2 more months free. Another example is, my wife works in the medical field and gets various discounts such as 40% off Brooks shoes (she’s looking to work through the NHS).

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6th Mar
There are free trials for online streaming services but I’m not sure you’ll be able to access ongoing free trials as you currently are. Some other contracts/services include access to steaming services such as mobile contracts and TV packages (Sky, Virgin etc).

Your wife can sign up to Blue Light Card and Health Service discount schemes once she finds employment.

You can both sign up for cashback programmes such as TopCashback and Quidco.

Most of the supermarkets have loyalty schemes, Asda is a rewards app, Sainsburys/Morrisons/Tesco have a card that gives members cheaper prices. There is also Costco if you like to shop in bulk.

Mobile phone contracts here are much cheaper here but it can still work out better value to buy a handset and then get a sim only contract. Also shop around - you can get good cashback deals on sites like mobiles.co.uk (I’m currently paying just over £7 for unlimited minutes/texts and 100gb data inc 5G after cashback). Whatever mobile provider you go with will also likely have a rewards app that you can access discounts/freebies.

You can use price comparison sites such as uSwitch and CompareTheMarket for utilities, insurance etc and they usually offer incentives.

If you like eating out then there are often promotions/deals available for everyone (Tastecard, Meerkat meals, sign up to newsletters, download the apps) and lots of places give discount for NHS workers too. Also look for sign up incentives via UberEats, JustEat etc if you use those types of services as they’re generally easy to come by.
6th Mar
NHS get loads of perks and benefits, probably best looking on Google as there's so many.
One example was 10% in certain supermarkets with your blue light card. Access to warehouse memberships etc
6th Mar
I recommend you read through moneysavingexpert.com
It is not a deal website, but they a lot of tips on how to save money in UK.
6th Mar
Join Airtime rewards to get money off your mobile (cell) phone bill, when you purchase through retailers in store and online.
6th Mar
Re: Paramount Plus in particular, it's probably worth keeping your US sub if you can, and using a VPN or DNS, etc to continue viewing. The UK service only streams in HD rather than 4K. That kind of distinction is fairly unusual however.
6th Mar
You no longer can or need to carry a Gun .............

.............and If you are misfortunate enough to get shot your Hospital treatment will be free
6 h, 15 m ago
Statistically in the UK, there is a higher chance of getting knifed than getting shot, God forbid. (edited)
6th Mar
You're moving to a new country and your first thought is about what deals are available for streaming services.

I like your style!
6th Mar
Good cheese at a fair price!
16 h, 31 m ago
Solid cheese will blow your mind, none of that gunk in a can lol
6th Mar
You would be best trying to keep going with your methods of doing this, until they catch on that you are in the UK now
6th Mar
What stop their? Get yourself a "Firestick" from Gaza down the pub.
12 h, 22 m ago
Your 'fanny' means something different here.
6 h, 17 m ago
Freddie Mac loves to plough the fields of Fannie Mae.
3 m ago
And you will save 20-30% everywhere by not having to tip!