Odd things you didn’t know you could get cashback on

Cashback fans have got fairly used to the idea of free money by now. Whenever they go shopping, buy groceries, book a holiday, get insurance, or switch their energy or broadband provider, they will fire up their cashback app - or go in through the website - to save a decent percentage of everything they spend.

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However, even the best bargain hunters could be forgiven for not immediately thinking of the cashback potential when they splash out on certain things. Who, after-all, gets cashback on an MOT? Well you actually.... and you could get it on a host of other unexpected things too.

1. Getting an MOT
Consumers can save money on their car MOT with Kwik Fit. TopCashback is currently offering 8.4% cashback.

2. Making a will
Active wills offers 30% cashback through Quidco, so you can plan for the future, and get cashback into the bargain.

3. Sending a parcel
Couriers can often be cheaper than the Post Office and you can save money by booking them online. TopCashback offers 10.5% cashback with Parcelforce and 10.5% with myParcelDelivery

4. Getting a taxi
Addison Lee runs taxi services in London, and is currently offering 5% cashback through Quidco.

5. Finding love
There's a saving to be had when looking for love. TopCashback.co.uk offers up to £47.25 cashback on Match.com.

6. Parking
There are actually a surprising number of deals on all the cashback sites for airport parking. So, for example, if you park at Heathrow, Quidco offers 10% cashback on Good to Go parking.

7. Selling your car
TopCashback offers £52.50 cashback for every car sold with webuyanycar.com.

8. Researching your family tree
Quidco is offering 25% cashback on all online purchases from Ancestry.co.uk - including subscriptions.

9. Get a letter from Santa
It may not be the first thing you think of at this time of year, but Quidco is offering 35% cashback on every order from Santa Letters - so bear it in mind for Christmas.

10. Beekeeping
Among the huge array of options on Not On The High Street is an urban beekeeping and craft beer experience - for £34. Quidco is currently offering 5% cashback on everything on the site.