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

M&S Money Direct 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 Buildings 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 Buildings 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, M&S Money Direct Insurance does not have these insurance limits, excepting liability and cash cover, and therefore you can not be under-insured.

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 & Spenser 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 M&S, 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 Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Woodland Interactive Snail, at Marks & Spencers
Contains a small oval plastic mirror under the flap on the shell A pocket on the reverse of the shell which contains 3 coloured, embroidered leaves which can be removed from the pocket Two softened plastic teethers attached to the tail of the snail by a satin ribbon loop Includes a blue and green butterfly attached via a cord to the top of the shell. When pulled, the cord will extend to a maximum length of 115mm before being automatically retracted into a mechanism in the top of the shell. This mechanism vibrates Double lined for safety Suitable from birth Approximate overall dimensions W325 H230 D120mm This product conforms to EN71 toy safety regulation, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Pure Cotton Henley Neck Top, at Marks and Spencer
Casual and contemporary, this short sleeve top is part of our exclusive Autograph collection. A great design, superior fabric and careful attention to detail make it exceptionally stylish and comfortable

Ice Cream Star Age 5 Birthday Card, at Marks & Spencer
Cover text: Happy birthday 5 Inside message: Have a lovely day Approx size: 174 x 126mm

Blue Harbour Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Polo Shirt, at Marks & Spencer
Fashionable and relaxed, this long sleeve polo shirt is made from pure cotton it's soft, breathable and comfortable to wear

Airflex™ Wide Fit Raised Tramline Lace Up Shoes, at M+S
Square toe Stitch detail Lace up Raised tramline Block heel Unique Airflex™ airflow system for unbeatable comfort Wide fit

Divan Sets - M400Z+L NS SUEDE, at Marks and Spenser
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Ingredients Mango Shower Gel, at Marks & Spencer
Mango fragrance 200ml

Sonoma 3-Door Glazed Top Unit with Lights, at Marks n Spencer
H110 x W179 x D33cm 3 doors 6 adjustable glass shelves Shelves made from safety-tested toughened glass Internal lights with separate on/off switch Made from solid oak and oak veneer This range features natural wood characteristics Finished with 2 coats of durable, clear lacquer of low sheen Door frames made from solid wood. Door panels made from White Oak veneer Side and back made from White Oak veneer All joints are glued and pressed together in the factory, giving more inherent strength than flat pack fittings 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

Stainless Steel Colander, at Marks & Spencers
Long handle Hook for hanging, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Vegetables for Roasting, at Marks & Spencer
Serves 4-6 Ready to cook Suitable for nut allergy sufferers 2 x 500g As featured on page 41 in the food to order brochure Order by 5pm to collect in 5 days Available for collection in the majority of our UK mainland stores

5 Cotton Rich Seamfree High Leg Knickers, at MarksandSpencer
Designed with both comfort and practicality in mind, these comfortable cotton knickers have added stretch and a flattering high leg design

Leather Roll Bar Belt, at Marks & Spenser
Add a smart finishing touch with this leather roll bar belt

40 Denier Opaque Hold Ups, at M & S
These comfy hold ups won't let you down. Their reinforced design gives long-lasting wear

Flat Front Bootleg Trousers, at M+S
Fashionable and fabulous, bootcuts flatter curves and make legs look longer. This pair sits on the waist and is designed to give a shapely feminine silhouette. Added stretch gives the perfect fit

Cotton Square Table Lamp, at Marks & Spencer
Square shade Satin-nickle finish square base Dimensions: H46 x W18 x D18cm This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Adored Half Lace Underwired Bra, at Marks and Spencers
Delicate and pretty, this non-padded bra is made from the softest fabric, embroidery and lace, so it's blissfully comfortable to wear. It's underwired and shaped for an uplifted natural look

A Friend Like You Book, at Marks and Spencer
Panda and Monkey are going on a special journey up into the mountains. Monkey is so excited about the beautiful surprise ahead, he just can't wait for Panda! 'Let's get going, Panda-plod!' he cries impatiently and rushes off. But soon Monkey finds he needs his friend much more than he though

Limited Collection Leopard Print Cardigan, 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

Domaine Mandeville Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc Country of origin: France Closure: Synthetic closure Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 12.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 9.4 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

Autograph Pure Wool Pinstripe Suit Trousers, at Marks & Spencer
Smart and stylish, these suit trousers are made from pure new wool for strength, comfort and durability. Ideal for sixth form wear

Classic Collection Stripe Pull On Trousers, at Marks & Spencers
Stylish and versatile, these straight leg trousers are smartly finished with a stitched crease and decorative fob. Dress them up or down with smart or casual tops in coordinating colours. Discreet elastication gives a perfect, comfortable fit

Musicals CD, at Marks and Spenser
Audio CD, Marks & Spencer

Per Una Ruffle Shoulder Bag, at Marks & Spencers
Ruffles make this fashionable bag even more special. Give your look the Per Una twist!

Autograph Stainless Steel Bar Set, at Marks & Spencer
4 piece set Includes a bottle opener, a screwpull, a jigger and a holder Height: 19.5 cm x 10 cm diameter, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Petite Long Sleeve Shirt Dress, at Marks & Spenser
Shirt dresses are a hot trend this season, making this long sleeve dress the perfect way to get the look. Open neck collar adds a stylish finishing touch. Specially designed and perfectly proportioned for the petite frame

Pink Gerbera Flower Pot Birthday Card, at M&S
Cover text: Happy Birthday...This comes with many special thoughts and warmest wishes too, It really means so much to know someone as lovely as you Inside message: blank for your own message Approx size: 230 x 114mm

Sprung-Edge Non-storage Divan & F200 Mattress, at Marks & 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: 24cm Divan Height: 41cm Individually pocketed springs Deep layer of memory foam Mattress Spring Count: 930 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

Single Breasted Large Collar Trench Coat, at Mark & Spensers
A fashionable must-have, this trench coat has been bought up to date with a figure-flattering cut and contemporary styling

Little Hands Shapes, at Marks and Spencer
Lift the flap shapes will help young children to develop shape recognition, and provide the ideal basis for simple learning games

Pure Cotton Short Sleve Checked Top, at Marks n Spencer
This fashionable top features a stylish check design for a fab contemporary look

Marks n Spencer may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings Insurance or Car Insurance, but Marks & Spencers 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 Financial Services 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 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 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 Marks and Spencer insurance products in document format too.