When you're shopping at Marks and Spencer 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 & Spencers Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings & Contents Insurance and Car 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 Marks & Spencers 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 & Spencers Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the Marks & Spencers 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."

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

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

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

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 Mark & Spencers, through its Marks & Spencers Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Car 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.

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Tile Print Dress with Wool, at Mark's & Spencer
A pretty 3/4 sleeve dress featuring a tile print and back tie feature

Paint Pot Birthday Card, at Marks & Spensers
Cover text: Happy Birthday Inside message: blank for your own message Approx size: 178 x 126mm

Pure Cotton Spencer Chemise, at Marks & Spencer
Pretty and feminine, this spencer nightdress is made from soft breathable cotton for a comfortable night's sleep

Nail Treatment Pens, at Marks and Spencer
Cuticle softener pen with natural oils to hydrate and soothe your cuticles. Apply daily to the cuticle bed Nail nourishment pen with natural oils, aloe vera and vitamins A, C and E to strengthen your nails while maintaining flexibility and resistance to breaking. Apply daily to the nail surface Nail polish corrector pen angled tips instantly remove dry nail polish to achieve a professional finish. Extra tips can be used as spares or interchanged to prevent colour transfer

Per Una Linen Blend Patch Skirt, at Mark's & Spencer
An elegant knee-length skirt in a crisp linen blend. The patch design and arch panel hem detail give it the Per Una touch

Dotty Daisy Shoes 50th Birthday Card, at Marks & Spencer
Cover text: Fabulous at 50 Inside message: Happy Birthday! This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 178 x 125mm

Divan on Legs & F400 Coolmax° Mattress - Medium, 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 L190cm King Size Divan (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Divan (6ft): W180 x L200cm Mattress depth: 25cm Divan Height: 31cm Individually pocketed springs Coolmax stretch knit cover helps regulate body temperature and adds a soft feel to the mattress Mattress features a layer of resilient foam and memory foam, and also polyester fibre Mattress has foam layers to encourage air circulation Two rows of hand side-stitching give edge-to-edge support on the mattress Quality Belgian fabric for added durability Mattress Spring Count: 1225 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 Silk Diamond Pattern Tie, at Marks and Spencers
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this contemporary diamond pattern tie in pure silk

Limited Collection Zip Shoulder Jersey Tunic, at Marks and 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

Gold Plated Simple Twist Pendant Necklace, at Marks and Spenser
Fine chain Clasp fastening Simple twist pendant Length: 40cm Extender: 7.5cm

Petite Short Sleeve Ruffle Neckline Top, at Marks & Spencers
Pretty and feminine, this scoop neck top is made from softly draping stretch viscose for a fluid look. The ruffle neckline adds a fashionable finishing touch. Specially designed and perfectly proportioned for the petite frame

Perfect Tummy Control Lace Mesh Vest, at Marks & Spenser
Shape your waistline and flatten your tummy with the clever hidden panel in this lace vest. Nobody needs to know

Panasonic Blu-ray Home Cinema System, at MarksandSpencer
Output Power: 1000W (RMS) Audio: Dolby Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, Audio D/A Converter, Dynamic Range Compression Blue-Ray Video features: PHL Reference Chorma Processor Plus, Picture Adjustment, 1080/24p Playback, High Precision 4:4:4 Multi-Format Playback: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/ -R (DL), +RW,+R (DL), CD, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4, DivX USB Terminal Connectivity: MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX Input: Analogue audio, Digital audio, Ethernet terminal, Wireless terminal, USB terminal Output: HDMI, Video, Component video out (Y, PB, PR), Phone out SD memory card [SDHC/SD]: AVCHD/ JPEG/ MPEG2 Television signal system: PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC VIERA link:HDAVI Control 4 Dimensions: Set W440 X H63 X D327mm, subwoofer W181 x H361 x D315, speaker (front) W92 x H1280 x D81mm, speaker (center) W250 x H94 x D81, speaker (surround) W92 x H128 x D81 Weight: 4kg Universal dock for Ipod Whisper-mode surround Digital amplifier Digital synthesizer tuner 4 EQ presets Viera cast Smart Setup Bamboo cone speakers Ecology and economy circuit

2 Surat Slat-Back Chairs, at Marks & Spensers
H106 x W56 x D45cm Seat: H47cm Sold as a pair This product features irregularities characteristic of Sheesham timber. Thin white lines may appear to be cracks but are natural mineral deposits in the wood. Small tooling marks are typical of authentic handmade products This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Milk & White Chocolate Three-Present Stack Cake, at M+S
64 portions Chocolate cake: A rich chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache. Chocolate sponge cakes can be eaten up to 5 days after collection 3 cakes: 19.5cm square/15cm square/11cm square 3.3kg total weight Not suitable for nut allergy sufferers Suitable for vegetarians As featured on page 67 of the Food to Order brochure Available for collection in the majority of our UK mainland stores

3 Pairs Of Trainer Socks, at M&S
Designed to hide neatly inside your trainers, these breathable cotton rich socks are made with added stretch for comfort, superior shape retention and durability

M&S Golfers Gift Set, at M+S
Ideal golf companion for any golf enthusiast. This golf set includes all you need to help you sink that ball, beautifully presented in a gift box to make it an ideal present for any golfer

Italian Pure Silk Spot Design Tie, at Marks & Spencer
Combining classic silk quality with a contemporary design, this stunning tie will make a valuable and versatile addition to your formal wardrobe. Made in Italy

5 Pure Cotton Slips, at MarksandSpencer
These essential slips offer all the comfort of soft cotton at a great value price

Pure Cotton Floral Print Mock Layer Top, at Marks & Spencer
Chic and modern, this mock layer top is made from cool comfortable cotton and features floral print neckline

Per Una Cotton Rich Hooded Dressing Gown, at Marks and Spencers
Modern and feminine, this pretty hooded dressing gown is made from soft cotton rich fabric so you can relax in comfort and style. Part of Per Una's sleepwear collection

AUTO DELIVERY - MCS FEB INTRO RED, at Marks & Spenser
This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Shell Bloom Necklace, at Marks and Spenser
Clasp fastening Adjustable length Fabric strap Shell flower with turquoise gemstone centre Necklace lengths: 41cm, extendable by 5cm

Pure Woven Silk Assorted Check Tie, at M&S
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this smart assorted check tie in pure silk

Pure Silk Brushed Animal Print Scarf, at Marks & Spencers
Add a luxurious finishing touch to your look with this elegant pure silk brushed animal print scarf. The perfect accessory to this season's styles

Autograph Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker, at Marks & Spenser
Metallic sheen Suitable for cocktails H30cm 10 cm deep, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

The Incredible Hulk Blu-ray DVD, at Marks and Spencer
Rating Suitable for 12 years and over,

Freshfeet Zig-Zag Tramline Full Cut Slippers, at Mark's & Spencer
Practical, comfortable and stylish, these innovative slippers are made with Freshtech™ technology. They keep feet fresh by combating the bacteria that cause odours. The technology is built into the slippers so they perform effectively wash after wash

Ultimate Pure Wool Single Pleat Trousers, at Mark's & Spencer
aspirational copy

Cotton Rich Tracksuit Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Stylish and practical, this great looking tracksuit jacket is comfortable, easycare and easy to move around in

Besides Marks and Spenser Car Insurance, Marks & Spencers Money Credit Cards and other financial products, Marks & Spencers Money Buildings & Contents Insurance deserves particular mention, with it being particularly good value for money, and providing extra insurance cover that many UK insurance companies either don't provide at all, or would charge extra for.

With Marks & Spencers Money Premier Contents policy, for example, student's belongings are not only covered at home, but also at college or university. Additionally, dependent relatives are also covered if their belongings happen to be in a nursing home. Even better still, your Marks & Spenser purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both Marks & Spencers Money Premier Buildings & Contents Insurance and Standard Buildings & Contents Insurance policies, you can choose to include Contents Away From Home. This option would then provide valuable cover all of your personal belongings on a worldwide basis.