Reclaim

Work Uniform Expenses (Saving E100’s)

If you wear a uniform at work, and have to wash, repair or replace it yourself, you may be able to reclaim E100s of tax for up to five years of expenses. This applies whether it's just a branded T-shirt or you're a fully uniformed pilot, police officer or nurse.

Packaged Bank Account Fees (Saving E100’s)

This is a bank account that has a monthly fee for items that you didn’t ask for or couldn’t use the benefits.

Unclaimed credit from your last energy bill (Saving E100’s)

If you've switched energy firm in the last six years and were in credit, some providers operated a 'don't ask, don't get' policy. That's mostly changed now, but if you didn't get your money, even if it was years ago, you can still ask.

Tax Code (Saving E100’s)

Every year, millions of people are hit by tax code errors. Some will have paid too much and are due cash back, others too little and may have a horrid shock coming. It all depends on how wrong your banding was, but it can range from tens of pounds to thousands. One forum user managed to claim over E5,000.

Bank Charges (Saving E100’s)

If you've been hit with bank charges in the past few years and are in financial hardship, you can ask for them back. It all depends on your circumstances, but if you incurred charges of E35, four times a year for the last six years, then on average that all adds up to a huge E840 payback.

Flight Delays (E100+ to gain)

If you're delayed by more than three hours or your flight's cancelled, you are often entitled to between E100 and E520 in compensation.

Unclaimed Benefits (Potentially E100’s)

There's a plethora of benefits available – the key is working out whether you're entitled to them. Turn2Us is a good Benefits Calculator to consider.

Pothole Damages (Potentially E100’s)

Whichever authority controls a road has a legal duty to maintain it to a fit standard. If it doesn't, and your car's damaged, it should pay for repairs. Often you will only get a payout if you can prove negligence, but it's worth giving it a go.