Win a taxi for the day and pounds 500

For those who want to do their January sales shopping in style, Virgin Direct is offering one reader the chance to have their own chauffeur- driven taxi for the day, complete with pounds 500 spending money.

Virgin Direct realises that there are always times when you want to spend more money than others. The Virgin One account gives you flexibility by bringing everything together from your mortgage to your credit card, from your current account to your savings. The account lets you borrow money when you need it and pay it back again when you can. Customers also earn the same amount of interest on their savings as they pay on their borrowings. So, if you usually feel the pinch after Christmas (or you just think your money could be working harder for you), give Virgin One a call on 08456 000 001.

To enter, write your name and address on the back of a postcard and send it to: Virgin One cab comp, Consolidated Communications, 1-5 Poland Street, London. WIV 3DG by 23 December.

The usual Independent Newspaper rules apply.

The Virgin One account is a secured personal bank account with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc.