Shopping for financial products at Marks & Spencer Money 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 Marks & Spencer Money website:

• M&S Insurance: M&S Car Insurance, M&S Property 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 & Spencer Money in the event of a query, or an insurance claim, is as easy as picking up the phone, or visiting the Marks & Spencer Money website.

Marks & Spencer Money Insurance: There are, quite literally, hundreds of companies in the UK from whom you can purchase insurance. Whether you're looking for the best deal on Car Insurance, buildings and contents insurance, or even wedding insurance, it doesn't take long to find a company that will sell you a policy.

However, not all insurance companies, and certainly not all insurance policies, are the same. What may be standard on one insurance policy may be an optional extra on another, for instance; Car Insurance and Property Insurance are especially like this.

For example, most home and contents insurance policies either ask you to provide the total cost of rebuilding your home plus the total value of your home contents, or they will set an upper limit. This may seem fine at the time, but, in the event of a claim on your Property Insurance policy, the values act as maximum limits, and so you may, in effect, be under-insured and not receive the full value of your insurance claim.

Fortunately, Marks & Spencer Money Insurance does not have these insurance limits, excepting liability and cash cover, and therefore you can not be under-insured.

Marks & Spencer Money offers a variety of financial and insurance products, but Car Insurance is something that almost everyone needs - at least if you own a car. Unfortunately there are so many companies offering Car Insurance today that, after a while, one policy may begin to look much like the next.

Thinking that most Car Insurance policies are much the same is usually a bad idea. At worst it can be a very expensive mistake - this is when you find out that your Car Insurance policy doesn't actually cover you for what you thought it did, or it takes your Car Insurance company months and months to argue over whether to pay you or not. Fortunately Marks & Spencer Money Car Insurance is not like that at all, and when you compare M&S Car Insurance to the competition then it stacks up quite nicely.

For example, here are just some of the options which come as standard with Marks & Spencer 5 Star Premier cover Car Insurance (correct at May 2009), which are quite often not included with comparable Car Insurance plans from companies such as Direct Line, Sainsbury's, or Tesco:

• Personal UK and European Breakdown Cover automatically included
• Comprehensive cover for trips abroad in the European Union – up to 90 days per trip
• Courtesy car during approved repairs automatically included
• Cover for Motor Legal Protection automatically included

So, it is clear that, besides being good value, M&S Car Insurance also provides much more extensive cover than some of the top competitors. Additionally, you don't even need to be behind the wheel to benefit from Marks & Spencer Money UK and European Breakdown Cover, since it covers you as a passenger too.

Busy Farm Pop-Up Book, at Mark's & Spencer
Join Farmer Joe to find out what happens on his farm. This fantastic pop-up book has lots of surprises, with colourful play pieces bringing Joes farmyard to life

Blue Harbour Cotton Rich Straight Leg Jeans, at Marks and Spenser
Relaxed and casual, these straight leg jeans are made with stretch for comfort and ease of movement

Oscar Wardrobe, at Marks & Spensers
H180 x W96 x D55cm 1 drawer Hanging rail and 2 shelves Delivered flatpack due to size 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 This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Paradiso Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - Case of 12, at M&S
Style: Dry Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc Country of origin: Chile Closure: Natural cork 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

Long Sleeve Fair Isle Hooded Dress with Wool, at Marks & Spencer
Fashionable and practical, this cute dress features a fair isle design. It's made from soft fabric to keep her comfortable and happy

Supima® Pure Cotton Non-Iron Duvet Cover, at Marks & Spencers
Internationally recognised as the world's finest cotton High performance non iron finish offering the ultimate in easy care Supima is renowned for its superior strength, enhanced durability and sumptuous feel 180 thread count Single: W137 x L198cm Double: W198 x L198cm 5ft (Queen): W228 x L218cm 6ft (King): W260 x L220cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Leather Knee High Riding Boots, at Marks and Spencers
Almond toe Stitch detail Knee high Small block heel

2 Pairs of Cotton Rich Plain Tights, at Marks & Spencer
Stock up on stylish essentials with this pack of 2 cotton rich plain tights

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

Indian Summer Collection - Floral Hurricane Lamp, at M&S
W17 x D17 x H22.5cm Frosted baroque design Comes with candle and sand Hand decorated Burning time: Approx 65 hours, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Enchanted Pearl Embroidered Bedset, at Marks and Spencer
Embroidered bedset Single set includes single duvet cover (3ft) and 1 pillowcase Double set includes double duvet cover (4ft 6in) and 2 pillowcases King size includes king size duvet cover (5ft) and 2 pillowcases Super King size includes super king size duvet cover (6ft) and 2 pillowcases, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Ultimate Pure Wool Single Breasted 2 Button Jacket, at Marks & Spencers
Smart, practical and comfortable, our essential suits are made in stylish designs from durable fabrics. Ideal for everyday wear

Wedding Garter, at Mark's & Spencer
1 x garter Approx size: Un-stretched: 340mm circumference Approx size: Fully stretched: 660mm circumference

2 Younger Boys' Mr Men Swimming Shorts, at Marks and Spencer
Fun and fashionable, these drawstring shorts fit comfortably and securely. Mr Men motifs add a fab finishing touch

Per Una Short Sleeve Jersey Top, at Marks&Spencer
An elegant scoop neck top in textured fabric featuring satin trim front and sleeve

Canon LEGRIA FS20 Flash Memory Camcorder, at M+S
Pixels: Type - 1/6" Interlaced CCD, Total pixels - 1.07 megapixel, Effective Pixels - MOVIE: 710,000 pixels, STILL: 800,000 pixels (4:3 mode) Dual Flash Memory: With 8GB Dual Flash Memory, the LEGRIA FS20 offers you two ways to record. Store over 5 hours of movies to internal memory, or shoot straight to SD or SDHC memory cards for easy sharing 45x Advanced Zoom: Combining the power of the DIGIC DV II processor and the quality of a genuine Canon Video Lens, the LEGRIA FS20 offers the extended reach of a 45x Advanced Zoom Megapixel CCD: Thanks to its Megapixel CCD, the LEGRIA FS20 delivers superior quality video images and digital photographs Pre REC function: In Pre REC mode, the camcorder starts recording three seconds before you even press the Record button. 3 seconds of footage are continuously stored and automatically added to the beginning of your clip from whenever you start videoing - never miss that crucial moment again Quick Charge: After a long day's shooting, it only takes 20 minutes to recharge the camcorder's battery sufficiently for a further hour's recording Microphone and headphone jacks: A microphone input and headphone jack give you the ability to record better audio and closely monitor it during recording Dual Shot: Dual Shot sets all controls to automatic, leaving you free to frame your shots. You can shoot high quality photos during video recording, without the bother of switching between settings on the Control Dial PIXELA software: Supplied PIXELA™ software provides an easy way to edit and share your movies burn a DVD, convert a movie for upload to the web, or transfer it to your personal media player. To burn a DVD at the touch of a button Video Snapshot: Video Snapshot mode makes it incredibly easy to create movies for sharing with friends and family. Every time the Record button is pressed, a short 4 second clip is captured. Simply add your clips to a playlist, select a soundtrack, and you're instantly ready to play your movie on a TV - with no need for editing on a PC. 4 seconds is the average length of one 'cut' in a TV show, helping to give your final movie an expert feel Screen size: 2.7" widescreen colour LCD Compact and light: Take your camcorder anywhere. Weighing just 230g, LEGRIA FS20 wont ever slow you down Dimensions: W55 x H59 x D121mm Battery life: Lithium-Ion - approximate maximum recording time 3hrs 35mins

Perfect Pleat Front Satin Shell Top, at Marks & Spencer
It's all about shades of green this autumn. This pretty satin shell top is perfect for adding a flash of colour under a suit

Pure Wool Izmir Rug, at Marks and Spenser
Made from New Zealand wool Traditional pattern Fringed design Small: L140 x W80cm Medium: L170x W120cm Large: L230 x W160cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

2 Newborn Pure Cotton Eskimo T-Shirts, at Marks and Spencer
Cute and practical, this pack of 2 pure cotton eskimo t-shirts are outstanding value. The soft pure cotton fabric will keep her happy and comfy

Smoked Glass Balls Collection Floor Lamp, at Marks and Spencer
Chrome plated base Glass ball detail Square base Faux suede cylinder shade (included) H148 x Diam 38cm Bulb: 100W BC GLS or 21W CFL This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Underwired High Impact Sports Bra, at Marks n Spencer
Offering the superior support and control you need for those high energy workouts. This high impact sports bra sets the pace for essential comfort thanks to an easycare fabric and the shape retaining qualities of added stretch

Scoop Neck Colour Block Jersey Top, at MarksandSpencer
This fashionable longer length top features a stylish colour block design. A great way to get a fab modern look

Exfoliating and Polishing Body Mittens, at Marks & Spenser
Looped mitt for exfoliating and deep cleansing Soft mitt to gently smooth and polish your skin

Classic Glasses Anniversary Card, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: Anniversary Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 175 mm x 125 mm This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future

Per Una Embroidered Spot Mule Slippers, at M & S
Mule style Round toe Flat sole Embroidered spots Contrast lining

Diamanté Towelling Mule Slippers, at Marks & Spencers
Mule style Diamant detail Slip-on

Wentworth 3-Seater Sofa, at Marks and Spencers
H96 x W204 x D100cm Seat H50cm (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 Feet are castors 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™ - 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

Diamanté 60th Card, at Mark & Spensers
Cover text: Have a super 60th Inside message: Happy Birthday Approx size: 150 x 150mm This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future

MoDA Linear Floral Bamboo Paper Blank Card, at Marks & Spensers
Cover text: Blank Inside message: Blank for your own message Our MoDA range has been screen printed onto paper made from bamboo. Bamboo is a truly sustainable and renewable resource as it's the fastest growing plant on the planet! Approx size: 150 x 150mm

Stormwear™ Leather Contrast Stitch Walker Trainers, at Marks and Spencers
Stormwear™ technology repels water and stains Round toe Contrast stitch detail Lace-up Chunky grip sole

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