Pennies, the spending and budgeting iPhone app we’ve shared a few times on Money Watch, has launched its latest version (v3), with a list of new features.
Author: Rob Lewis
HSBC Online Banking “Back To Normal”

After a couple of days of problems, HSBC have announced that their personal and commercial online banking systems are now back to normal.
10% Of Card Payments Are Now Contactless

Contactless card transactions now account for one in 10 card payments, the first time the milestone has been passed, the latest figures from The UK Cards Association show.
Mastercard Promotes Apple Pay With Free London Transport

Mastercard is promoting the adoption of Apple Pay by offering free journeys on London transport networks on the next few Mondays.
Free Credit Score For Barclaycard Customers

Barclaycard is offering every one of its 10.5m personal customers in the UK free, regular access to their Experian Credit Score, helping them to better understand their financial footprint and get on top of their finances.
PINs Will Be Obsolete By 2020, Brits Believe

Typing a four-digit code into a hole in the wall or at the supermarket could be a thing of the past by 2020 in Britain, new research has indicated.
Topshop & Barclaycard bPay Launch Contactless Payment Accessory Range

The “TOPSHOP x bPay” collection is a range of accessories that incorporate bPay by Barclaycard contactless payment technology.
HailoPay Enables London Black Cabs To Accept Mobile Payments

All of London’s famous black taxis are now able to offer mobile payments to their passengers thanks to a website from Hailo.
Droplet Expands Across UK, Introduces Referral Scheme

Droplet, the payments and rewards app targeting independent retailers, has expanded in to a further seven cities in the UK, and is also offering users a £5 incentive for introducing their friends and family to the app.
£20m Stolen From UK Bank Accounts Thanks To Malware

According to The National Crime Agency, £20m has been stolen from UK bank accounts thanks to malware, stealing their online banking details.