When you're shopping at MarksandSpencer 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 & Spencers Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Property Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Mark's & Spencer than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from Marks & Spencers 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 & Spencers Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the Marks & Spencers 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."

Shopping for financial products at Marks & Spencers Money UK website is just as simple as shopping for fashion or furniture at the Marks and Spenser online store. Here are just some of the financial products which can be purchased via the Marks & Spencers Money website:

• M&S Insurance: M&S Motor 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 Spenser, it's easy to see that these are good financial products, at value-for-money prices.

And, just as importantly, contacting Marks & Spencers Money in the event of a query, or an insurance claim, is as easy as picking up the phone, or visiting the Marks & Spencers Money website.

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

Newborn 3 Piece Gnome Outfit, at Marks and Spencer
Ideal for new arrivals, this cute and practical set contains: top, jacket and trousers. A great value pack in soft comfy cotton rich fabric

Blue Harbour Real Cool & Fresh Linen Stripe Shirt, at Marks & Spensers
Innovative and stylish, this shirt is made from natural linen with moisture absorbing technology. It draws moisture away from your skin for rapid evaporation, leaving you fresh, dry and comfortable all day long

Wool Rich Coat, at M&S
Smart and stylish, this superior quality coat is made from a hardwearing wool rich blend and is fully lined

Funnel Neck Half Zip Fleece Jumper, at Mark's & Spencer
Fashionable and practical, this comfortable fleece features a half zip fastening for a stylish modern look

Silver Plated Rameses Abalone Earrings, at Marks & Spencer
Hook fastening Drop style Abalone pendant For hygiene reasons, refunds will only be given in accordance with your legal rights

Portfolio Facet Bangle, at Marks and Spencer
Chunky style Facet design Small-medium diameter: 63mm Medium-large diameter: 67mm

Sebo Automatic X4 Extra Upright Vacuum Cleaner, at Marks and Spencer
1300 watt motor S-CLASS filtration system - removes 100% of particles of 1 micron and above Anti-allergy design with British Allergy Foundation approval Stair cleaning hose system Computer control system Includes dusting brush, floor and wall brush, straight tube and flexible extension hose Ideal for carpet, hard floors and pet hair 5 year parts and 2 year labour domestic use guarantee Can be used for carpet cleaning Unit weight 7.4kg, width 31cm 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 , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Heart Print Hooded Cardigan, at Marks & Spencers
Knitted in pure cotton, this heartb print hooded cardigan will keep her warm and comfy. It looks cuddly too!

Blue Harbour Pure Cotton Plain Polo Shirt, at Marks & Spencers
Featuring classic detailing and a relaxed fit, this plain design polo shirt is the perfect addition to your casual wardrobe

Barton 2-Seater Sofa, at M&S
H90 x W158 x D90cm Seat H51cm (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 Fabric options feature reversible cushions 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 Includes 2 matching fibre scatter cushions Feet are castors with antique-brass effect finish 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 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 that fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Drawstring Waist Pyjama Shorts, at M&S
Soft and comfortable, these cotton shorts can be worn alone or with a number of our pyjama tops and t-shirts to create your own style

Rock Around The Clock CD, at Marks and Spencer
Audio CD, Marks & Spencer

Centre Crease Bootleg Trousers, at Marks&Spencer
Smart and modern, these easycare bootleg trousers have an elasticated waist for a comfortable fit. A fashionable and practical choice for school

Footglove™ Cork Wedge Shoes, at Mark's & Spencer
Peep toe Stitch detail Buckle fastening Low heel Footglove™ soles are comfortable, highly flexible and lightweight Comes in sizes 3-8, including half sizes

Autograph Ascari Bedstead - Double (4ft 6in), at Marks & Spencers
H107 x L238 x W147cm Underbed: H12cm (all dimensions are approximate) Scroll bedhead Hand tied button detail Mattress sold separately 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 Delivered flatpack due to size Free eco-friendly delivery to your home. 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 that fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Faux Fur Throw, at M+S
Faux fur Plain Reversible, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Sony DSC-HX1 Digital Camera, at Marks and Spencer
Pixels: 9.1 megapixels Zoom: 20x optical zoom lens, 108x smart zoom, 40x precision digital zoom Screen: 3 inches LCD monitor type: TFT ISO Sensitivity (REI): Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Dimensions: H82.8 x W114.5 x D91.8mm Weight: 453g Video: HD movie clips at an incredible 30 frames per second CCD Type: Exmor™ CMOS Sensor Flash Mode: Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Scene Selection: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait Recording Media: Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ High Speed (No Speed Advantage), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ (same speed as PRO Duo), Internal memory (11MB) Recording Format: JPEG, AVC/H.264 Panorama: (7.152 x 1.080) / (4.912 x 1.080) / (4.912 x 1.920) / (3.424 x 1.920 Battery System: Lithium H Supplied Battery: NP-FH50 Stamina (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in normal shooting condition: 390 shots, 195min (CIPA standard with LCD screen on) Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.4.2 (Windows only) + Music Transfer Supplied Accessories: Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH50), Battery Charger, Multi Connector Cable, Power Cord, CD-ROM, Lens Cap, Lens Cap Strap, Shoulder Strap, HDMI adaptor Includes: Camera, European warranty card, lens cap strap, quick reference guide, lens cap, battery charger, instruction manual, multi connector cable Exmor™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while suppressing image noise for superb low-light pictures 9.1 effective megapixels resolution for very high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements Premium G Lens by Sony with high-power 20x optical zoom range and 28mm wide angle 1080p HD movie recording captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus stereo sound at 30 frames per second Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for reduced camera shake with handheld shooting, especially in low light or at high zoom settings Enhanced Face Detection with selectable adult/child priority high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits. Includes Face Motion Detection and Selected Face Memory Enhanced Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: now easier to use with adjustable smile threshold Intelligent Scene Recognition simplifies shooting by choosing best settings for difficult conditions such as twilight portraits and backlit scenes

3 Authentic Woven Pure Cotton Stripe Assorted Boxers, at M&S
Made from soft breathable cotton, these comfy boxers are ideal for everyday wear

Pure Cotton Camouflage Shorts with Belt, at Mark's & Spencer
Relaxed and comfortable, these 3/4 length cotton shorts make a practical, fashionable choice

Autograph Weekend Block Stripe Cardigan, at Marks & Spencers
Part of Autograph Weekend's Sloane trend. Casual yet sophisticated, this is weekend dressing at its most stylish. Featuring a cool colour palette of crisp navy, neutrals and red, this is an effortlessly chic look for the new season

Autograph Swirl Humbug Bottle Vase, at Mark & Spensers
Narrow neck Swirl stripe design Narrow base, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Eyeliner Pencil, at M & S
Available in 3 shades 1 gram

Autograph Suede Punch Stitch Slip-On Shoes by Jeffery-West, at M+S
Square toe Slip-on Punch stitch detail Block heel

5 Older Boys' Pure Cotton Sleeveless Vests, at Marks&Spencer
An outstanding value 5 pack of vests in natural breathable cotton

Mens Leather Casual Jeans Belt, at Marks&Spencer
Smart and easy to wear, this casual belt is a fantastic partner for your favourite jeans and chinos

Medium Lines Flared Vase, at Marks & Spencers
Squiggle detail Flared Handmade W15.2 x D15.2 x H43cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Hannah Montana Glitter Rock T-Shirt, at Marks & Spencer
Fans of Hannah Montana will love this cotton t-shirt featuring the popular character. A practical, easycare style

Active Performance Sporty Jogging Bottoms, at Marks and Spencer
Perfect for active wear, these Performance jogging bottoms incorporate moisture management technology. The high-performance fabric draws moisture away from the skin to the surface, keeping you drier. Designed for a great fit and essential ease of movement

My First Joke Book, at Mark's & Spencer
With over 500 jokes, this book is never-ending fun!

Portfolio Safari Delight Necklace, at Marks & Spencers
Mixed bead design Ribbon fastening Length: 63cm(body), 43cm(ribbon)

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 & Spencers 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 Marks & Spencers Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Property Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.