Maulik Virparia
According to the report published by Ofgem, Nearly six in ten UK households are overpaying on their utility bills, insurance, shopping and travel packages. Here I have listed 10 best websites that helps make savings by giving the most thrifty deals online.
Founded in 2000.
The times honored Uswitch for best money-saving websites for students
Currently owned by Zoopla.
Specialties: Energy, Personal finance, Insurance and broadband and mobile packages.
Website: https://www.uswitch.com/
Founded in 2001
It is a part of Admiral Group
Specialties: car insurance, home insurance, life insurance and credit cards
Website: https://www.confused.com/
Founded in 2006
First website to focus on insurance products price comparison
It is listed on the London Stock Exchange
It is accredited by British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA)
Specialties: pet insurance, vehicle insurance, breakdown cover and home insurance
Website: http://www.gocompare.com/
Founded in 2013
It is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
It is a trading name of RBH London LTD.
Specialties: Home Energy, Life Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel (Hotels, Flights, Holiday packages) and Daily Deals
Website: https://freepricecompare.com
Founded in 2006.
It is a part of the BGL Group.
Covered a huge market following its advertising campaign featuring a series of Meerkat characters.
Specialties: all insurance products like pet, van, life, car and others. Expanded its comparison services to energy, utilities and digital TV and broadband.
Website: https://www.comparethemarket.com/
Founded in 2001.
Accredited to the Ofgem Confidence Code
Specialties: Home Energy Switching and Business Energy
Website: https://www.ukpower.co.uk/
Founded in 2000 following the merge of Zoomit.
Headquartered in London and operating in 20 countries
Price comparison service for eCommerce platforms.
Specialties: Electronic gadgets, Household appliances, Furniture and Fashion & Lingerie products
Website: http://www.kelkoo.co.uk/
Founded in 1998.
Owned by eBay
Operates websites in USA, UK, France, Germany and Australia
Specialties: Clothing, Electronics, Baby equipment and Jewellery
Website: http://uk.shopping.com/
Founded in 2005.
Owned by Easyvoyage Group
In 2007, Telegraph Travel Awards, Deal Checker was awarded second place in Best Travel Website category.
Specialties: Flight, Holidays, Hotel, Cruise and Car Hire
Website: https://www.dealchecker.co.uk/
Founded in 1999 and started UK operation since 2000.
NS Intressenter acquired the Price Runner in March 2016.
It is UK's largest shopping comparison website.
Specialties: All types of electronic products, Sports equipment, Health & Beauty Products and Books.
Website: http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/
