Do The "Basket Test": If You Succeed, You Have Guaranteed Your Cash
- CLEVR Team
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
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What is it about? Imagine, it’s late in the evening, you’re scrolling through your phone, and suddenly an advert pops up for something you "absolutely need." With one-click ordering and saved card details, that money is gone before you’ve even had time to think about it.
Impulse buying is the quickest way to drain your bank account without having much to show for it. But instead of spending that money on something you might regret later, why not challenge save it to your future self instead?
How to Play
Step 1: The 48-Hour "Basket Test"
The next time you find something online that you’re tempted to buy, follow these four simple steps:
Basket, Don’t Buy: Put the item in your online shopping basket, but do not head to the checkout. Close the tab or the app.
The Cooling-Off Period: Wait at least two or three days. Usually, the initial "rush" of wanting the item fades surprisingly quickly.
The Reveal: Go back to your basket. If you look at the item and realise you don’t actually need it or want it that much anymore, delete it.
Track the "Win": Write down the cost of that item in a notebook or on your phone. This is money you have successfully "saved" from being wasted.
Step 2: The Monthly Pay-Off
At the end of the month, add up all those prices you wrote down. This total is the amount you’ve saved to yourself.
Instead of that money disappearing into the pockets of a giant online retailer, move that exact amount into your CLEVR Money account. Because we offer total flexibility, you have access to your funds in and out all the time—but by moving it out of your daily spending account, you’re far less likely to spend it on something else. Monitor your savings in the app.
Sarah, one of our members, have impulse purchase tendencies, she was recommended to add to basket but not check out same day, she wrote down in details what she did.
For the month of January 2026, she tried the Basket Test:
Week 1: A pair of trendy trainers she saw on Instagram. Cost: £65. After 3 days, she realised her current ones were fine. Saved: £65.
Week 2: A high-end kitchen gadget she thought looked cool. Cost: £45. After a weekend, she knew she’d probably only use it once. Saved: £45.
Week 3: A "limited time" clothing sale. Cost: £30. By the time she checked back, the urge to buy had totally gone. Saved: £30.
Sarah’s January Total: £140.
By simply waiting a few days, Sarah saved herself £140 in January. She transferred it to her CLEVR Money pot. If she does this every month, she’ll have £1,680 by the end of the year—all without feeling like she’s "missing out."
