Shopping for financial products at M&S Money Direct UK website is just as simple as shopping for fashion or furniture at the M+S 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 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 & Spencers, 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.

Besides Marks and Spencer Car Insurance, M&S Money Direct Credit Cards and other financial products, M&S Money Direct 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 M&S Money Direct 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 and Spencer purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both M&S Money Direct 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.

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 M+S 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 and Spencer, 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 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.

Diamanté Square Face Watch, at Mark's & Spencer
Clasp fastening Diamant detail Square face Analogue

Autograph™ Friendship Gift Bag, at Marks & Spensers
This luxurious display of 10 sumptuous friendship roses is beautifully enhanced by leucadendron and hypericum berries. Set in a stylish black gift bag, it's a truly striking gift Available for delivery from 1st April to 30th September 2009

Autograph Tinted Moisturiser, at Marks & Spensers
Firming tinted moisturiser Matt finish With ceramides SPF 15 Hypo-allergenic Oil free 30ml

Grandson Star Birthday Card, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: Brilliant, Grandson, Smashing, Fabulous, Splendid Inside message: Happy Birthday Approx size: 150 x 150mm

RealCool Cotton™ Active Performance T-Shirt, at Marks n Spencer
Ideal for active wear, this RealCool Cotton™ t-shirt is made from high-performance breathable stretch fabric. It's designed in the latest style for a great fit and ease of movement

DeLonghi Espresso Icona ECO310B Coffee Maker, at Marks & Spencer
High performance 15 bar pump pressure Stylish azure blue high gloss finish Traditional stainless steel cappuccino milk frother Professional 2 in 1 filter holder suitable for ground coffee or ESE pods Includes free illy pods Built in tamper and incorporated crema device for the perfect crema Removable 1 litre water tank Built to accommodate 2 full sized cappuccino cups or 2 espresso cups Stainless steel removable drip tray Separate coffee and steam boiler for faster use and optimum temperature control Adjustable steam emission Cup warmer Easy to use - 3 button operation Measuring spoon Dimensions: H38 x W29 x D34cm Boxed-product Weight: 6 Kg, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Small Dylan the Dog, at M+S
Suitable from 12 months This product conforms to EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive Height 17cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Silver Plated Twisted Leaf Cluster Earrings, at Marks & Spencer
Hook fastening Drop style Twisted leaf detail

Silver Plated Knot Stretch Bracelet, at Mark's & Spencer
Stretch bracelet Knot design

2 Pairs Sheer Fishnet Knee High Tights, at Marks & Spencer
Give those longer skirts, dresses and trousers a shimmering finish with the sleek design of these great knee highs. A reinforced toe and added stretch provide lasting comfort

Glass and Brass Table Lamp, at Marks and Spenser
Classic shade shape Diagnol stripes Contrast trim Brass stem Glass gem detail Round base H 50 x Diam 23cm Bulb: 60W BC GLS This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

3 Ben 10™ Trunks, at Marks & Spencers
Fans of Ben 10™ will love this pack of 3 cotton rich trunks featuring the popular character. Fun, practical and great value

V-Shaped Champagne Flute, at Marks and Spencers
H24cm 17.5cl capacity Coloured glass Dishwasher safe Handmade Wide base V-shaped, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Abbey View Reserve Shiraz 2005 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spencers
Style: Dry Grape Variety: Shiraz (Syrah) Country of origin: Australia Closure: Screw cap Suitable for vegetarians and vegans Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 14.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.9 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Pure Cotton Plain Dye Mats, at Marks & Spenser
Textured edging Latex gripped backing Sizes sold separately. Customers should select which mat size they wish to purchase from the drop down menu, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Organic Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bois de Pied Redon 2006 - Case of 6, at Marks & Spenser
Style: Full bodied Grape variety: Mixed Red, Syrah, Cinsault Country of origin: France Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 14.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.9 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Cotton Rich Velour Stripe Hooded Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Soft and comfy, this hooded jacket is made from velour and features stripe design. An easycare essential with a stylish look.

Lucy Shoe Mannequin Jewellery Holder, at Marks and Spencer
Shoe design Sequin detail Multiple hooks and hoops

Pink Foil Lines Mother Birthday Card, at Marks n Spencer
Cover text: Mother with love... Inside message: ...on your birthday Approx size: Unfolded: 150 x 150mm

Uco Valley Pinot Grigio 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks and Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Pinot Grigio Country of origin: Argentina Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 13% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 9.8 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.6 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Coin Detail Straw Holiday Bag, at Mark's & Spencer
Stylish and useful, this shopping bag features a straw design. A practical and fashionable accessory

Champagne Tier Wedding Card, at Mark & Spencers
Cover text: Congratulations! Inside message: Have a great day! Approx size: Unfolded: 178 x 126mm

Edwardian Lady Slim Diary, at Mark & Spensers
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady Rowena Scott (Designs) Ltd RW.UK. Ltd 2008. Licensed by opyrights Group Approx size: 80 x 165mm

TomTom GO 540 Live Satellite Navigation System with LIVE Services, at M&S
Access TomTom LIVE services A real-time connection to the latest traffic information straight to your device. Automatic updates also provide real-time safety camera alerts, fuel prices, weather, and Google search for local shops and businesses. Updates are sent directly to the SIM card of your TomTom device - no need to activate anything or connect a mobile phone Maps: Full door to door maps of the UK & ROI are pre-loaded Display: 4.3" widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480 x 272 pixels) LIVE Services: Your navigation experience got even smarter! You are connected to real-time information with premium services like HD Traffic, Safety Alerts, Local Search with Google and Fuel Prices so you always have access to useful and relevant information en route IQ Routes™ technology: Calculates your routes based on the real average speeds measured on roads. This will always provide you with the smartest route hour-by-hour, day-by-day, saving you time, money and fuel Voice command and control The latest in speech recognition technology lets you control your TomTom GO using voice commands. From planning a route to making a call, over 100 tasks are easily activated by voice, making your drive smoother and safe TomTom Map Share™ technology: Make corrections to your own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day - free of charge Latest map guarantee: Your device houses our best maps and our latest map guarantee makes you right up to date. If we release a new version of your device's map within 30 days of your purchase, you can download that map for free via TomTom HOME Active Dock: Gives you easy docking and charging to optimise your TomTom GO for daily use Plug & Go: No installation needed, works straight out of the box Battery: High quality lithium-polymer battery giving upto 3 hours autonomous battery life Sound: Echo cancellation and noise reduction give you excellent sound quality when calling hands-free. The high quality speaker Get voice instructions and enjoy songs and hands-free phone calls with remarkable sound quality at the volume that you want Extra Features: QuickGPSfix™, TomTom HOME desktop software, Bluetooth remote control (optional), 1GB internal flash memory and a microSD card socket compatible with microSD cards Dimensions: W127 x H85 x D23mm Weight: 224g 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 Please note: TomTom LIVE Services is a subscription service. A free 3 month trial is included TomTom Ticket 2 Drive savings when you purchase this product before 30th September 2009. Click here for more information

Wool Blend Contrast Stripe Tie, at M&S
Add a smart finishing touch with this hardwearing contrast sripe wool mix tie

Royal Jelly & Pure Honey 3 Jar Trio, at Marks and Spencer
Pack of 3 Moisturising body cream ingredients:Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60 Dimethicone,Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Lanolin, Parfum, Panthenol, Benzophenone-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Mel(Honey) Mel (Honey) Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Amyl Cinnamal Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT, CI 47005, CI 14700 Body Scrub Ingredients: Aqua, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Silica, Glycerin Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Panthenol Benzophenone-3, Sucrose (Sugar), Disodium EDTA, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Mel (Honey), Mel (Honey) Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, CI 19140, CI 14700. Hand and Nail Cream Ingredients: Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitol, Cera Albam, Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Parfum, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Mel (Honey) Mel (Honey) Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propolis Extract, Propylene Glycol Royal Jelly Extract, Benzophenone-3, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl, Acetate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Amyl Cinnamal, BenzylSalicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl, 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, CI 47005, CI 14700

Autograph Malva Chair, at Mark's & Spencer
H75 x W75 x D90cm Seat H42cm (all dimensions are approximate) Seat cushions filled with shape-retaining foam - superior quality foam with a high density for added comfort and support Other cushions filled with polyester fibre. Gives a soft sit with a lived-in look, which will soften and relax even further with use. Fibre is sewn into channels within the interior to prevent settlement in one area of the cushion Swivel metal base instead of feet Frame made from solid hardwood. All main joints are glued and screwed to give the frame strength Frames are rigorously tested with 95kg weight equivalent and exceed standards set for heavy domestic use All of our fabrics are treated with Stain-Defence& trade; - a stain resistant finish - at no extra cost. Fabrics are tested for resistance to wear and fading Detailed care instructions are included 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 Free swatch service: Order up to 6 free swatch samples of any fabric to help you choose your upholstery by calling 0845 603 1 603 Please note: Images displayed here act as a guide and may not be representative of the finished item. Fabrics are overlayed onto model images, so actual seams and pattern match may differ from what is shown. Leather furniture, in particular, has more seams than fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Lace Embroidered Bib Top, at Marks & Spencers
Stylish and versatile, this v-neck lace and embroidered bib top is made from cool comfortable cotton

2 Pure Cotton Short Sleeve Charlie & Lola™ T-Shirts, at Marks & Spensers
A must for fans of Charlie and Lola™ this pack of 2 t-shirts both feature the popular character

Burra Brook Chardonnay 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks n Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Chardonnay Country of origin: Australia Closure: Screw cap Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 13% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 9.8 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.6 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Marks & Spencer may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings & Contents Insurance or Car Insurance, but Mark's & 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 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 & Contents 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 & Contents Insurance, Car 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 M&S insurance products in document format too.