Monzo has announced that it is closing its legacy prepaid cards programme over the next few months; Monzo account holders who have yet to upgrade their accounts to their full current account will need to do so in order to continue using a Monzo card.
first direct Launches Face ID For iPhone X Mobile App
first direct has wasted no time in optimising its mobile banking app to support Face ID on the iPhone X.
first direct Partners With Financial Platform Bud
first direct is partnering with Bud to trial a new business model, which provides customers with an integrated offering of financial services products and tools from across the market, including those from other providers.
Pre-Paid Currency Card Adds Apple Pay Support
Travellers can now use Apple Pay to make mobile payments when using Thomas Cook’s pre-paid currency card.
eBay To Launch Price Match Guarantee On 20,000+ Items
eBay has announced the imminent launch of a Price Match Guarantee on more than 20,000 deals on its UK site.
DrnkPay: Payments System Aims To Stop Drunken Spending
DrnkPay is an app which promises to connect your credit and debit cards to a breathalyser or biosensor wearable to stop drunken spending.
HSBC Launches Talking Cash Machines
HSBC UK has announced that it has rolled out over 1,500 “talking cash machines” across the UK, allowing customers who are blind or partially sighted to receive spoken instructions.
Send & Receive Money In GMail For Android
Google has announced a new feature for its GMail Android app which allows users to send and receive money for free.
Plum, AI Facebook Chatbot For Saving & Investment
Plum, the UK’s first Artificial Intelligence powered Facebook chatbot which allows consumers to start saving and investing without any effort, announces its partnership with RateSetter, one of the UK’s largest peer-to-peer investing platforms.
NatWest Invest: NatWest Launching Online Investment Service
From 20th February 2016 all NatWest customers will be able to self-select an investment fund through NatWest Invest.