It’s no big secret I’m a massive fan of using voucher codes. These days I never make an online purchase without checking for one. But it wasn’t always so! I only became committed to using voucher codes a couple of years ago when I first discovered voucher code websites.

Since that time, using voucher codes has become more and more popular–but there is still some education to be had! In honour of the new year, I’ve collected all of my best voucher code-finding tips in one post.

1. Check the voucher websites. There are loads and loads out there. To find a list of the ones I like, just check one of my weekly voucher roundups. I’m particularly fond of VoucherHub.com because it’s based on voucher-sharing (anyone can submit a code) and user feedback makes finding useable codes easy.

2. Get on Twitter and Facebook. So many merchants are now giving exclusive codes away to Twitter followers and Facebook fans. Emma Bridgewater, for example, sometimes tweets 1-day only voucher codes.

3. Sign up for email alerts and newsletters. Get the most current voucher codes (and sales updates) directly from retailers by getting on their email lists. Lots of the voucher websites have newsletters too.

4. Check the retailer’s website. Argos, for example, lists current codes on its site for any clever shopper to find. You might have to dig around on the site map to find the right page, but lots of stores do this. You can also just call customer service and ask if there are any current codes.

5. If all else fails, Google. Search for the name of the store and the words voucher code. You’ll have tonnes of results, which makes the process a bit slow–so I do this last and when I’m desperate!

Now get out there and save some money!