Shopping for financial products at Marks & Spencer Money UK website is just as simple as shopping for fashion or furniture at the Marks and Spenser online store. Here are just some of the financial products which can be purchased via the Marks & Spencer Money website:

• M&S Insurance: M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Buildings & Contents Insurance, M&S Life Insurance, M&S Wedding Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance
• M&S Credit Cards: M&S Credit Card, M&S Premium Club Card
• M&S Loans: M&S Car Buying Plan, M&S Personal Loans
• M&S Money: M&S Travel Money for your trips abroad
• M&S Savings: M&S Everyday Savings Account, M&S Fixed Rate Savings, M&S Stocks & Shares ISA, M&S Cash ISA, M&S Unit Trust

Of course, many of these types of product can be purchased elsewhere too; however, once you begin to take a closer look at the products from Marks and Spenser, it's easy to see that these are good financial products, at value-for-money prices.

And, just as importantly, contacting Marks & Spencer Money in the event of a query, or an insurance claim, is as easy as picking up the phone, or visiting the Marks & Spencer Money website.

When you're shopping at Marks & Spenser online store for your summer outfit, or looking for furniture to give your home a makeover, then spend a moment to also consider products from Marks & Spencer Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings & Contents Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spencers than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from Marks & Spencer Money. With images of volcano ash still fresh in many traveller's minds, it's good to remember there were many travellers who ended up wishing they had spent just a few pounds extra to obtain travel insurance for their trip. Of course, unfortunately, after the event is too late!

In fact, had you purchased travel insurance from Marks & Spencer Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the Marks & Spencer Money website would have seen a message stating that although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not normally covered by travel insurance, that on this particular occasion, they would "allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights."

Contrary to popular opinion, not every insurance company is out to get you, and it's not every insurance company that will disect the fine-print until they find some way of denying your insurance claim. However, you do need to shop around for the financial products and insurance policies that are the best suited for your individual needs.

That's why insurance policies, and other financial products, from Mark & Spensers are so useful. Marks & Spencer Money financial products are, of course, designed to make Marks & Spensers a profit, but there is no denying that they are also very good value for money, offering many features as standard which you'd often need to pay extra for at other insurance companies.

Take, for example, Buildings & Contents Insurance policies. Usually, UK Buildings & Contents Insurance policies have limits on particular types of items such as freezer contents, garden furniture and outdoor toys, outbuildings or cars, etc. These restrictions are called inner limits. However, the only inner limits on the Marks & Spencer Money Buildings & Contents Insurance policy are £500 for cash; £2m for property-owners and personal liability; £10m for domestic employees liability and £40,000 for tenants liability. Even better is the fact that you're likely to pay no more for Marks & Spencer Money Buildings & Contents Insurance than you will anywhere else, and you may even pay less with M&S.

Mandolin Grater, at Marks and Spencer
4 grating and 3 chipping stainless steel blades Vegetable and cheese holder Double extendable stands Dimensions: L42cm x W18cm x H11cm Criminal Justice Act 1988 (as amended): please note we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18 This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Mr & Mrs Mugs Set, at Marks & Spencer
Contains: 2 mugs - 1 'Mr' and 1 'Mrs' Approx size: H110 x D80mm

Disney Fairies Tinkerbell Colour & Activity Pad, at Mark's & Spencer
Character based colour and activity book with a sheet of stickers Includes lockable journal and fairies gel pen Ideal for 5+ years Disney, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Glitter Clutch Bag Sister Birthday Card, at Mark & Spencers
Cover text: For a special Sister Inside message: With love on your birthday Approx size: Unfolded: 150 x 150mm

Leather ID Hip Wallet, at Marks and Spencers
Smart, stylish and practical, this leather wallet makes it easy to organise cards, notes and coins features multiple comparments

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Crochet Cardigan, at M&S
Knitted in pure cotton, this pretty crochet cardigan will keep her warm and comfy. It looks cuddly too!

Pure Cotton V-Neck Cardigan, at Marks&Spencer
A practical choice for school, this soft pure cotton cardigan is easycare for convenience

Machine Washable Mini Dot Tie, at M&S
No more trips to the drycleaners! This contemporary dot tie is machine washable

Large Stud Earrings, at Marks & Spensers
Butterfly stud fastening Large stud design For hygiene reasons, refunds will only be given in accordance with your legal rights

T397861, at M&S
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

HP TouchSmart tx2-1160ea Notebook, at Marks&Spencer
Processor: AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-75 Processor speed: 2.2 Ghz, Level 3 cache 1 MB Memory: 3072 MB (1 x 1024 MB + 1 x 2048 MB), Supports up to 4 GB DDR2 memory Hard Drive: 320 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 5400 rpm up to 9 GB partition for system recovery Display: 12.1'' Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display with Integrated Multi Touch-screen (finger and digitizer pen optimized) Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 Graphics Card: ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics with 64MB Display Cache Memory Up to 1470 MB Total Available Graphics Memory DVD Drive: Lightscribe Super Multi DVD Writer (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer support Memory slot: 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards Camera: Webcam with integrated microphone Interfaces: 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA port, 1 RJ45, 1 RJ-11 ethernet connector Expansion Port 3, 1 Headphone out w/ SPDIF Digital Audio, 1 mic-in, consumer IR Connectivity: Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth wireless networking, One ExpressCard/34 slot Media Software: HP MediaSmart Suite, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Gallery, DVD Play, Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Windows Media center, HP Games Console with hours of free game play Other Software: Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 60-Day Trial Version, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows Mail, Adobe Reader, HP MediaSmart Suite, Digital Persona Fingerprint reader software, HP Total Care Advisor Dimensions: L22.40 x W30.60 x H3.73cm Battery: 4-cell and 8-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery Weight: 1.963kg

Almond Toe Elastic Panel Knee High Boots, at M+S
Almond toe Stitch detail Zip fastening Gusset feature Knee high Mid heel Heel height: 56mm Comes in sizes 3-8, including half size

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Simple Stripe Shirt, at Marks & Spencer
Smart and stylish, this long sleeve stripe shirt is made from pure cotton

Sprung-Edge Divan with 2 Small + 2 Large Drawers & Autograph F500 Latex Pillowtop Mattress - Medium, at Marks&Spencer
Double mattress (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King size mattress (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super king size mattress (6ft): W180 x L200cm Double divan (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King size divan (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super king size divan (6ft): W180 x L200cm Mattress depth: 29cm Divan height: H41cm Large drawers: H14 x W78 x D52cm, small drawers: H14 x W40 x D52cm Highly responsive pocketed springs Mattress features deep pillowtop layer of Talalay latex and luxurious white fibre Mattress also features two further layers of cotton and resilient white fibre for additional support Double row of hand side-stitching to add support to the edges Mattress spring count: 1225 Can be used with any mattress All mattresses and divans are anti-allergy protected Mattress does not require turning All mattresses and divans are manufactured in the UK A sample mattress is subjected to 3 rigorous tests to ensure it remains comfortable. Surface fabric is rubbed 15,000 times against a hard surface to test resistance to wear. Mattress is pounded by a machine 80,000 times to replicate the movements of a human torso and subjected to 20,000 rolls of a roller machine to simulate the rolling motion of a sleeping person Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Floral Tunic, at Marks and Spenser
A fashionable floral print tunic in a soft cotton blend featuring tie waist detail, finished with a frill neckline

Pure Wool Flat Front Stripe Trousers, at Mark's & Spencer
Smart and contemporary, these trousers are made from pure wool for extra strength, comfort and durability

Younger Boys' Cars Team McQueen Dressing Gown, at Mark's & Spencer
A must for fans of Disney's Cars, this fluffy dressing gown features fun motifs of the popular character Lightning McQueen

Gladiator Sandals, at Marks n Spencer
Buckle fastening Contrast stitching Flat sole

Signature Natural Cotton Burner & Refresher Oil, at MarksandSpencer
Natural cotton fragrance 15ml, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Hooded Tracksuit Jacket, at Marks & Spensers
Stylish and practical, this great looking tracksuit jacket is comfortable, easycare and easy to move around in

Bob The Builder Magnet Book, at Marks and Spenser
Fun and stimulating, this magnet book will keep them entertained and help develop imagination and hand-eye coordination

Garlic Flatbread, at Marks and Spencer
Serves 6-8 Ready to cook Suitable for freezing 400g Not suitable for nut allergy sufferers As featured on page 40 in the food to order brochure Order by 5pm to collect in 5 days Available for collection in the majority of our UK mainland stores

Portfolio Geometric Print Bangle, at Marks and Spencer
Chunky style Geometric print

Nintendo DS™ Speed Racer Game, at Marks & Spencer
After uncovering the corrupt influence of Royalton Industries and defeating his opponents, Speed Racer has returned to the track for a shot at winning the prestigious World Racing League Cup. Who will be the first racer to make it to the finish line? Chose from 19 thrilling tracks all set a beautiful 3D racing environment Challenge up to 5 friends with wireless play to see who has what it takes to win the World Racing League Cup M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information, Platforms: Nintendo DS, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Bubble Fan, at Marks n Spencer
Bubble solution and dip tray included Double bubble blower Recommended for age 3 to 6 years This product conforms to the EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Older Girls' Snowflake Print Wellie Boots, at Marks&Spencer
Wellie style Round toe Snowflake print Low heel Buckle fastening Lined

Single Wick Filled Candle, at Marks and Spencers
Coloured glass holder Single wick, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Son-in-Law Icons Birthday Card, at Marks&Spencer
Cover text: Happy Birthday to a Brilliant Son-in-Law Inside message: Have a fantastic day This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future. 175 x 127 mm

Beaded Collar Necklace, at MarksandSpencer
Clasp fastening Adjustable length Bead design Length: 45cm, extendable by 8cm

Ceriso Styled Embroidered Padded Push Up Bra, at Marks and Spencers
Flirty and feminine this modern bra features intricate floral embroidery. Soft padding and underwiring give great support and a fabulous flattering shape. Designed for women who want the latest look

Not so long ago, only banks and traditional insurance companies offered financial or insurance products, yet today it may often seem as if even the local corner shop is offering financial products. That's not quite true, of course, but many more companies do offer financial products than used to be the case, and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who is offering the best deal.

And, while Marks & Spencer once offered mostly fashion products, with the only hint of a credit card being when you paid for your shopping at the checkout, today you'll find as good a deal on M&S credit cards as you will with the latest range of M&S fashion.

In fact, these days Marks & Spencers, through its Marks & Spencer Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Buildings & Contents Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.