Marks and Spencers may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings Insurance or Motor Insurance, but Marks n Spencer do indeed offer a comprehensive selection of financial products, all of which are competitively priced, and all of which you can purchase directly from the M&S Money Direct website. With a simple, no-hassle service, you can compare features between a number of M&S Money Direct products and competitor's products, and sign up in just a few minutes.

Whether you're looking for savings products or M&S Money Direct loans, credit cards or Buildings Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Money Direct can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of M&S Money Direct insurance products (Buildings Insurance, Motor Insurance, Travel Insurance, Wedding Insurance and Pet Insurance), or you may call if you wish to on the telephone number provided. Suffice to say that there is also plenty of information which you can download for each of the Marks & Spensers insurance products in document format too.

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 & Spensers, through its M&S Money Direct 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 Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

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

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

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

M&S Scart Switcher, at Marks and Spenser
Plug 2 scart cables into TVs that have only 1 scart socket Button to switch between devices 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

Plain Ribbon Tie Joggers, at Marks and Spencers
Perfect for the gym or simply strolling around the park, these comfy joggers are a must-have addition to any active lifestyle

2'' Longer 3 Pack Easycare Long Sleeve Shirts, at Marks n Spencer
Keeping the taller man specifically in mind, these smart shirts feature an extra 2" of fabric in the sleeve and body to provide a perfect formal fit

Portfolio Pure Silk Floral Print Dress, at Marks & Spenser
Part of Portfolio's Set Sail trend. Fresh and breezy, this sophisticated look features classic styling with vibrant accents of summertime pinks and blues. Feminine and coordinated designs for the new season

Blue Harbour Pure Cotton Funnel Neck Gilet, at Marks & Spencers
Fashionable and relaxed, this funnel neck gilet is made from pure cotton so it's soft, breathable and comfortable to wear

Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Ribbed Trim Jumper, at Marks&Spencer
Modern and stylish, this jumper features a button placket. A versatile, easywear style

Sprung-Edge Non-storage Divan & M300 Mattress, at Marks and Spenser
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 L190cm 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 Mattress has reinforced side stitching giving greater edge support Individually pocketed springs Mattress Spring Count: 896 Sprung-Edge divan - 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

Pure Cotton Hooded Denim Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Practical and fashionable, this pure cotton jacket is fully lined and features a hood . A comfortable, easycare style, machine washable for added convenience

Supremely Washable DacronŽ Mattress Protector, at Marks and Spencer
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

Ruby Dinner Plate - Red, at Marks & Spencers
Plain centre Stripe edge Diam 27.5cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Short Sleeve Gathered Neckline Top, at Mark & Spensers
This scoop neck top makes a perfect way of getting the smart casual look this season. It has a tie waist detail for an extra touch of stylish chic

Single Sprung-Edge Divan with 1 Small + 1 Large Drawer & F300 Memory Foam Mattress, at M+S
Single mattress (3ft): W90 x L190cm Single divan (3ft): W90 x L190cm Mattress depth: 25cm Divan height: H41cm Large drawer: H14 x W78 x D52cm, small drawer: H14 x W40 x D52cm Soft knitted cover adds extra comfort to the mattress and works with the memory foam for optimum support Memory foam moulds to the shape of your body once warmed by body heat providing high levels of support 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

Curved Seam Skater Skirt with Belt, at Marks & Spencer
Cute and flirty, this skater skirt is a stylish, versatile choice. A smart modern look

Scooter Boy Age 5 Birthday Card, at Mark & Spensers
Cover Text: 5 today, HOORAY! Inside Message: Happy birthday! Approx size: 174 x 126mm

Per Una Roma Pure Cotton Wide Leg Belted Trousers, at MarksandSpencer
A fashionable pair of wide leg trousers in pure soft cotton featuring front pockets making it extra stylish

3 Authentic Woven Pure Cotton Assorted Boxers, at M&S
Add colour to your underwear drawer with these comfy assorted check and stripe design boxers

Refreshing Trio Collection - Case of 12, at Marks & Spenser
4 Hungarian Pinot Grigio Ros 2007: An appealing, fresh, vibrant ros, with a delicate strawberry aroma... 4 Hungarian Pinot Grigio 2007: A refreshing aromatic white with vivacious fruity flavours of limes, tangerines and melons... 4 Hungarian Sauvignon Blanc 2007: A refreshing, modern Sauvignon Blanc with a lively aroma... You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Panasonic SC-PT470 DVD Home Theatre with iPod Dock, at Marks and Spencer
1080p Up-Conversion with HDMI Number of Output Channels: 5 + Subwoofer (5.1) Output Power : 1000W (RMS) Styling to match Panasonic Viera Flat Panel Televisions and Easy to Use VIERA Link Theatre Integrated Universal Dock for iPod Enjoy Your iPod Music & Video Built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II and DTS Decoders USB Terminal for MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 Playback Front speaker dimensions: W9.2 x H12.8 x D8.1cm Centre speaker dimensions: W12.5 x H9.4 x D8.1cm Surround speaker dimensions: W9.2 x H12.8 x D8.1cm Subwoofer speaker dimensions: W15.3 x H41.5 x D25.7 cm

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Vertical Stripe Shirt, at Marks and Spencer
This fab long sleeve shirt features a stunning vertical stripe design. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Per Una Peep Toe Slingback Wedges, at Marks and Spencers
Peep toe Knot design Slingback style Buckle fastening Heel height 69mm

Philips CD1553B Cordless Phone with Answering Machine, at Marks and Spenser
50 name and number phonebook 10 minutes recording time Plug and play answering machine 10 call log entries Call waiting, caller ID, conference call, explicit call transfer, microphone mute Tone and pulse dialling Talktime up to 12 hours, standby time up to 150 hours Base dimensions: 120 x 114 x 82.5mm Handset dimensions: 162 x 48.3 x 28.7mm

Sunny Town Farmyard Friends, at Marks and Spenser
Horse, cow, hen, pig and sheep Promotes imaginative play Suitable for ages 12 + months This product conforms to EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Per Una Short Sleeve Mandie Lace Blouse, at Marks & Spensers
A feminine floral print blouse featuring a frill placket

Playmobil Signal Trailer Toy, at Marks & Spencers
Suitable for ages 4+ Includes 3 different light versions 2 AAA batteries required This product conforms to the EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive 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 , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Cyclone Summer Hat, at Mark & Spensers
Keep your cool in this cyclone sun hat, a summer and holiday essential

Compton Side Table, at Mark's & Spencer
H57 x W50 x D57cm 1 drawer Made from White Oak solids and veneers Hand distressed, with the distressing aged with dark patina Mid-brown stained finish, followed by 2 coats of durable, clear lacquer of low sheen Drawer fronts and boxes made with solid hardwood. Draw bottoms made with oak veneer Solid hardwood legs Side panels, door panels, back panels made from oak veneer. Top panels made from oak veneer with a solid oak edging for strength All joints are glued and pressed together in the factory, giving more inherent strength than flat pack fittings Free eco-friendly delivery to your home. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item Why use veneers? Unlike solid timber, veneer does not twist/warp/split to the same degree. Only the finest logs are used in veneer production. It is environmentally sound and traditional - much of the finest cabinetry in the world is veneered. Care & Cleaning - Wipe with a soft clean cloth and use a mild furniture cleaner or polish occasionally. Be sure to follow the manufacturers instructions, and be aware that polishes can add sheen. SAVE ON SETS Save at least 25% when you buy this table as part of a set. Click here to view the Compton Collection Set. This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Collezione Chronograph Circular Face Watch, at Marks and Spencer
Round face Chronograph detail Analogue Wind-up mechanism

2 Autograph Positano Chairs, at Marks & Spensers
All-weather synthetic rattan Aluminium frame Sold as a pair Includes seat pads H83.5 x W58.5 x D58cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Leather Lace-Up Shoes by Jeffery-West, at Marks&Spencer
Square toe Punched hole 4 eyelets Lace-up Block heel Tramline design Designed exclusively for Autograph by Jeffery-West

Long Sleeve Snake Print Cardigan, at M+S
Modern and stylish, this cardigan features a snake print design. A versatile, easywear style

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 Money Direct. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spencer than you might imagine.

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