Shopping around

Whether you’re thinking of opening a savings account, taking out a loan, or changing your electricity supplier or mobile phone, it’s always a good idea to shop around to find the one that’s right for you. And with the internet, you have even more ways to shop around. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Things to think about >

Make sure that you know what you’re getting when you buy a product or service, and think about what features are important to you.

Getting the information you need >

There are lots of different sources of information to help you shop around, both online and elsewhere.

Using comparison websites >

Comparison websites can be very useful, so we’ve got some tips and questions to ask yourself to help you get the most out of them.

Getting help >

If you need help with shopping around, you can pay a professional to help you.

ref:  moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/guides/everyday/shopping_around.html#think