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

• M&S Insurance: M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Household 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 Spencer, it's easy to see that these are good financial products, at value-for-money prices.

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

There are lots of ways to save money using M&S Finance. Not least of these is Marks & Spenser Standard Motor Insurance. With M&S Finance you can keep the cost of your Motor Insurance down by choosing Standard cover, over Premier Cover. UK Vehicle can then be added to your policy as optional extras, if you wanted to.

If you're thinking of adding both Breakdown Cover and Motor Legal Protection, then it would cost less to upgrade to Premier Motor Insurance cover from M&S Finance, which also has other features.

Nonetheless, many features are standard to both the Premier and the Standard Motor Insurance policies on offer from Marks & Spencers, and these include: Courtesy car (subject to availability); Loss, theft, damage and destruction of vehicle; Loss or damage to personal property in vehicle; Personal accident cover up to £10,000; Windscreen cover (£75 excess); a 24 hour claims service, and many other options as standard on each policy. In short, with Motor Insurance from Marks & Spencer Money, you get more, and you pay less.

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 and 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 Mark & Spencers, through its M&S Finance website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Household Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Woven Straw Double Chain Holiday Bag, at Marks and Spencers
Stylish and useful, this holiday bag features a woven design. A practical and fashionable accessory

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Sailor Stripe Shirt, at Marks & Spenser
A fabulous 3/4 sleeve shirt in pure soft cotton featuring a ruffle front and stripe design

Suede Sprung-Edge Non-Storage Divan & M400 Mattress - Soft, at Marks and Spencers
Single Mattress (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double Mattress (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King Size Mattress (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Mattress (6ft): W180 x L200cm Single Divan (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double Divan (4ft 6in): W135 x L90cm King Size Divan (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Divan (6ft): W180 x L200cm Mattress depth: 24cm Divan Height: 41cm Mattress filling made from resilient foam and polyester fibre Further filling layers of cotton and lambs wool keeps you warm in summer and cool in winter Two rows of hand side-stitching give the mattress edge-to-edge support. This allows you full use of the sleeping surface Individually pocketed springs Mattress Spring Count: 1054 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

7 Pairs of Big & Tall Freshfeet Square Box Design Socks with Silver Technology, at M&S
Our odour control Freshfeet socks are now better than ever with a new Sanitised Silver finish. Known for its natural antibacterial properties, silver helps reduce the presence of bacteria that causes smelly odours, so your feet stay fresh with every step and it keeps working for the lifetime of the socks

Spot Print Frill Crook Umbrella, at M & S
Brighten up rainy days with this stylish lightweight umbrella

DeLonghi PAC A95 Air-to-Air Portable Air Conditioner, at Mark's & Spencer
Maximum cooling capacity: 9,500 Btu/h Energy efficiency class A Recommended for rooms up to 95m3 Fan function Dehumidifying function - Dehumidifies while conditioning, removing up to 40 l/d of excess moisture Wide LCD control panel display Exclusive condensate recirculation system 2 fan speeds + Quiet to ensure the maximum quietness Autofan function: the unit automatically chooses the most suitable fan speed in th actual room 24hr electronic timer SLEEP and SMART functions for use during the night and to let the unit automatically choose the best operation mode 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 This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Supremely Washable Dacron® Mattress Protector, at Mark & Spensers
Soft to the touch and non allergenic, our Dacron filling is machine washable and lightweight Non-allergenic Padded Super-soft Dacron filling Comes in 4 sizes - single, double, kingsize, super king size, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Union Jack Keyring, at M&S
You'll never lose your keys again with this eye-catching Union Jack keyring

Autograph Weekend Cotton Rich Pencil Skirt with Belt, at Mark's & Spencer
Modern and stylish, this belted skirt gives a fashionable relaxed look. Casual dressing with a touch of luxury from Autograph Weekend

Favourite Handbags Birthday Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: You can never have too many handbags, Shopping bag, stylish bag, beach bag, casual bag, designer bag, disco bag, work bag, favourite bag Inside message: Happy Birthday Approx size: 230 x 114mm

Wide Stripe Longline Tunic, at Marks & Spencers
This fab wide stripe tunic is a style essential this season. A great match for slim cut trousers or jeans

Princess Time Teacher Watch, at Marks and Spencer
Buckle fastening Round face Princess design Time teaching feature Analogue Disney

Beauty Care Nose Pore Stripes, at Mark & Spencers
Instantly cleans clogged pores and helps remove blackheads Larger size for a better fit

Collezione Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Stripe Shirt, at Marks and Spencer
Italian style is renowned for its attention to detail. Each collezione piece is designed with that same passion, using the finest fabrics and best tailoring techniques. Inspired by Italian flair, we've lavished time and care on this shirt to give you a feeling of luxury like no other

Recycled Anti Allergy 13.5 Tog Duvet, at Mark & Spencers
Endorsed by the British Allergy Foundation Proven protection wash after wash Perfect for use with our range of anti allergy duvets, pillows and protectors 13.5 tog, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Cotton Rich Velour Funnel Neck Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Treat yourself to plush comfort with this super soft velour jacket. Perfect for relaxing or exercising in style

Fern Embroidered Bedset, at M&S
Single set includes single duvet cover (3ft) and 1 pillowcase Double set includes double duvet cover (4ft 6in)and 2 pillowcases King size includes king size duvet cover (5ft) and 2 pillowcases Super king size includes super king size duvet cover (6ft) and 2 pillowcases, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Paper Butterflies Someone Special Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover Text: To Someone Special Inside Message: On Mother's Day Approx size: 178 x 126mm

Cotton Rich Plain Hooded Top, at M&S
This sporty hooded top is made from comfortable cotton rich fabric with stretch, giving you that extra bit of freedom to move. The ideal choice for workouts or relaxing afternoons

Limited Collection Bond Bowler Bag, at Marks n Spencer
Fashionable and fabulous, this bowler handbag is designed in one of this season's key shapes. It's strong and practical as well as a trend-conscious accessory. Get the latest look!

Satin Spot Print Shirt with Belt, at Marks & Spensers
This fab short sleeve shirt features a stunning spot and empire line design. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Linen Blend Safari Pocket Cropped Trousers, at Marks & Spencer
Smart and modern, these linen blend below-the-knee trousers are tailored for a chic contemporary look

Panasonic 32'' TX-L32G10 Full HD LCD TV with freesat HD, at M+S
Receives freesat HD: freesat is a digital satellite TV service giving you free HD programmes. freesat has no contract, no subscription, just a one-off payment for the TV, satellite dish and installation. freesat is available to almost every household in the UK HD Ready 1080p: Displays images in Full HD 1080p, the maximum resolution defined for HDTV use, when connected to an HD compatible device Panasonic: Display: 32 inch LCD screen, 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080) pixels Contrast Ratio: Dynamic contrast 50,000:1 Integrated Digital Tuner: Provides access to all Freeview™ terrestrial digital channels and radio stations (subject to coverage in your area) Dimensions: W777 x H541 x D217mm (with stand), W777 x H501 x D95mm (without stand) Weight: 13.5kg (with stand) V-Audio: Unique sound technology that delivers crystal-clear sound with superior bass performance Connectors: 4 HDMI, 2 Scart, Composite video input, S-video input, Audio Input, Component video input, Mini-D sub, Digital audio output, Headphone jack VIERA Superior Picture Quality: The VIERA system provides richly expressed images with enhanced contrast and deeper natural colours, thanks to the wider x.v.Colour palette V-Real Pro 4: Real picture technology which enhances the full HD performance of the display panel to render smooth, crystal-clear motion without compromising on delicate colours with rich gradation Intelligent Frame Creation With 24p Playback: With 50Hz video signal input, the Intelligent Frame Creation achieves high moving picture resolution even in fast-motion scenes. 24p Playback creates high speed playback of images to recreate the full cinematic experience VIERA Link: Enables you to control all your Panasonic AV systems with only one remote Use wall mount T042104 to perfectly mount this TV, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

The Ponte Bootleg Trousers, at Marks and Spencer
Everyone needs a great pair of bootleg trousers. Flaring gently from the knees to balance curves, they're universally flattering and go with everything. These are made of fashionable ponte fabric and are a true wardrobe must have

Chandelier Gift Card, at MarksandSpencer
Can be redeemed in any of our UK stores and online Credit card-sized Gift Card with presentation greetings card Gift Cards can be topped up in stores to the maximum value of 500 Gift Cards are valid for 24 months after last use Frequently asked questions Click here to view frequently asked questions about our Gift Cards Click here for full Gift Card terms and conditions This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

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

Bold Floral Wallpaper, at Mark's & Spencer
Printed wallpaper Straight pattern repeat 53cm - The pattern runs horizontally and matches at the seam of each adjoining roll across the wall. Every roll will be the same at the ceiling Roll dimensions: W52cm x L10m Suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and hallways Not suitable for bathrooms or kitchens Printed wallpaper is not washable - sponge cleaning only Made in the UK and sourced from sustainable, renewable forests How many rolls do you need?Click here for our wallpaper calculator Complete your room with made to order curtains. Click here to view our range For a detailed view of the colour and pattern, please click on the image and use the zoom function. Please note that your monitor settings may affect how colours are displayed, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Classic Collection Cashmilon™ Cowl Neck Jumper, at Marks&Spencer
Stylish and so comfortable, this jumper in softest cashmilon™ feels as good as it looks and the smart cowl neck adds the perfect finishing touch

Limited Collection Cropped Leggings, at Marks n Spencer
Part of Limited Collection's London Crowd trend. A quintessentially English look featuring quirky prints in monochrome with bright pops of colour. Kitsch styling and playful designs give this trend a fun London feel

Body Formula Sole Scrubber, at Marks & Spencer
With natural pumice and fruit AHA's 125ml

When you're shopping at M & S 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 M&S Finance. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Household Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at M & S than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M&S Finance. 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 M&S Finance, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M&S Finance 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."