IF you’re looking to save some cash, signing up to FREE newsletters can be a quick way to get up to 50 per cent off restaurants and high street chains.
Food lovers can get 25 per cent off main meals at Harvester and Toby Carvery when you register for their respective email alerts.
Meanwhile, high street fashion stores like New Look and H&M also send out codes when you sign up to their newsletters.
You’ll get 25 per cent off your next order when you sign up to New Look’s email updates, while H&M offers 10 per cent off.
The best discount we found was from online clothing retailer and Love Island sponsor I Saw It First, which gives you 50 per cent off your next spend.
Other chains, like Bella Italia and Pizza Express, offer a free treat on your birthday.
The newsletters included in our list are all free to sign up to – so you’re not having to spend money to save money.
However, keep in mind that you’re only really saving cash if you were planning on buying from that retailer anyway.
You’ll also keep getting updates from businesses once you’re signed up – so expect a busy inbox if you plan on taking advantage of the following offers.
Here are some of the best money-saving newsletters:
This discount applies to adult and kid main meals.
It isn’t valid on starters, desserts, drinks or breakfast, and sides, toppers and upgrades are also excluded.
Other exemptions to watch out for include Harvester’s early bird menu, meal deals and takeout orders.
The discount is valid from 11.30am to 10pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) – but not weekends.
You can also only use this discount once per party, and not on top of other promotions.
We’ve asked Harvester if this means the 25 per cent off applies to all meals on your bill, or just on the person who holds the discount code, and we’ll update this article when we get a response.
How do I use the discount?
To get the discount, sign up to the Harvester email chain for free here.
You’ll then be sent an email code, which you’ll need to show to your server when you pay your bill.
THERE are a number of other ways that you can save money when eating out. Here's how:
Discount codes – Check sites like Sun Vouchers or VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard – This is a members club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes – Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando’s where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes – Look out for voucher schemes offered by third party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you’ll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You’ll get 2 for 1 meals at certain restaurants through Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
Includes: Main meals, Monday to Friday after 12pm (excluding bank holidays)
Not included: Starters, desserts, drinks or breakfast
The Toby Carvery discount is similar to what’s offered by Harvester, in that in only applies to main meals.
This includes full-priced adult, king size and kids main dinners, but not starters, desserts or drinks.
It’s valid Monday to Friday after 12pm (excluding bank holidays) so again, you can’t use it on weekends.
It also can’t be used in conjunction with any other promotion, and can only be redeemed once.
One voucher can be used for a maximum of four guests dining in the same transaction.
How do I use the discount?
Sign up to the free Toby Carvery newsletter here.
You’ll then be sent an email code, which you’ll need to show to your server when you pay your bill.
Includes: Full-priced items, online-only
Doesn’t include: Sale items
Signing up to New Look’s email alerts will get you 25 per cent off full-priced items.
Sale items aren’t included, and you also can’t use this discount to buy gift cards.
We’ve asked New Look if they have a limit on how much discount can be offered and we’ll update this article when we know more.
How do I use the discount?
Sign up to the New Look newsletter by visiting the retailer’s website.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be sent a unique code that you’ll need to enter before you pay.
Each code can only be used once.
H&M is offering 10 per cent off your next spend when you sign up to its free membership scheme.
This discount is only valid once.
We’ve asked H&M if any items are excluded from this offer, or if they have a limit on how much discount you can get, and we’ll update this article when we hear back.
By signing up to the scheme, you’ll also earn one point for every £1 you spend.
When you reach 100 points, you’ll get £3 off your next spend.
How do I use the discount?
You can sign up to H&M’s membership scheme here.
Customers will then be sent a promo code to use on their next purchase.
You’ll need to make sure you enter this code before you complete your transaction.
Sign up to Pretty Little Thing email or text updates and you’ll get 30 per cent off your next shop.
This discount can only be used once per customer.
You can also apply for postal updates, but you won’t get the 30 per cent off with this option.
We’ve asked Pretty Little Thing if any items are excluded from this offer, or if they have a limit on how much discount you can get, and we’ll update this article when we hear back.
How do I use the discount?
Sign up to updates from Pretty Little Thing here.
You’ll then get sent a promo code to use on your next purchase.
I Saw It First is offering a half price discount on your next spend when you sign up to its email alerts.
The company will give you 50 per cent off full-priced items – sadly you won’t be able to get money off sale items.
Like the other fashion retailers in this list, the discount is applied via a promo code which is emailed to you after you sign up.
Each code can only be used once.
The Sun is checking if there is a limit on how much discount you can get, and we’ll update this article when we hear back.
How do I use the discount?
Use the I Saw It First website to sign up to its email updates.
Once you’ve signed up, keep an eye out in your inbox for a promo code to use on your next spend.
Missguided gives out a 15 per cent discount when you sign up to its emails.
The good news is that this can also be used on sale items, so not just full-priced products.
We’ve asked Missguided if any items are excluded from this offer, or if they have a limit on how much discount you can get, and we’ll update this article when we hear back.
This discount code can only be used once.
How do I use the discount?
Sign up to Missguided email alerts here.
Like the with other fashion retailers we’ve mentioned, you’ll then get a discount code to use on your next shop.
Bella Italia says it gives everyone who signs up to its email alerts a “free treat” on their birthday.
The company doesn’t say what this is, but it’s likely to be a small freebie such as a dessert on the house.
We’ve asked Bella Italia for more information and we’ll update this article when we know more.
How do I get the freebie?
Visit the Bella Italia website to find its free email newsletter.
You’ll then want to keep an eye on your inbox around your birthday to see what they offer you.
Pizza Express also promises a “free treat” on your birthday.
Again, we’ve asked exactly what this means and we’ll update this article when we hear back.
How do I get the freebie?
Sign up to Pizza Express email alerts here.
You should then be sent some sort of offer around your birthday.
