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Millions of Barclaycard Visa credit card customers will be able to make "contactless" payments using a sticker attached to the back of their mobile phone which can be held against a reader.

Shoppers searching for cheap toiletries and beauty products can now compare costs between most of the major sellers on one site to find the best prices.

Asda has launched a trade-in service to sell old iPods, mobile phones and other gadgets.

Beauty store Superdrug will launch its first ever loyalty card next week.

Hayfever sufferers can save serious cash by buying tablets online, but there's no safety guarantee from unregulated firms.

Boots has a dmitted skincare products that usually cost up to £8 had found their way to Poundland stores where they sold for £1. This follows a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation which uncovered the bargain.

Cheque guarantee cards will no longer be accepted in stores from June 2011, meaning they will become virtually extinct at the checkout.

If you want to make your August bank holiday a little cheaper, and have some fun, there are plenty of days-out and meal deals to take advantage of.