New HSBC Connected Money app lets customers see accounts from different banks on one screen.
Author: Rob Lewis
Santander First High Street Bank To Offer FitBit Pay
Santander UK has become the first major High Street Bank to offer its customers access to Fitbit Pay, the contactless payment system, which is available with the Fitbit Vers and Fitbit Ionic smart watches.
Reeclaim: Get Automatic Refunds On Delayed Tube Journeys
Reeclaim automatically scans tube journeys to determine if commuters are due to receive a refund. If delayed, it will submit a refund request to TfL on behalf of the passenger, who will then be credited the full amount.
Monzo Killing Off Its Prepaid Cards
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.