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Short, plain-English guides to referral codes and sign-up bonuses in the UK. No jargon, and the rules that matter first.

• 6 min read · Updated 30 September 2026

  What is a referral code? A plain-English UK guide

  What a referral code is, how UK sign-up bonuses work, how they differ from discount codes and cashback, and the mistakes that cost people their bonus.

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• 4 min read · Updated 30 September 2026

  Best UK referral codes and sign-up bonuses (2026)

  Every UK referral code we've checked, compared: what you get, what you do and how long you have. Monzo, TopCashback, Lime, Forest, Voi and GAIL's.

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• 5 min read · Updated 30 September 2026

  Voi vs Lime vs Forest: free e-bike rides in London (2026)

  Compare the free ride offers from Lime, Forest and Voi in London: how much you get, how long it lasts, unlock fees and prices, from each app's own terms.

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• 6 min read · Updated 30 September 2026

  Best bank switching offers UK: up to £240 free (verified 30 September 2026)

  Every live UK bank switching offer, verified on each bank's own site: Santander £240, HSBC £220, first direct £210, Lloyds £200, NatWest £200, Nationwide £175. What you must do, deadlines and fees.

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• 5 min read · Updated 30 September 2026

  Free money UK: every legit way to get paid for signing up (September 2026)

  Every legit way to get free money for signing up in the UK: £1,035 from bank switching, up to £50 from Monzo, £10 from TopCashback, free rides and coffee. All verified.

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