For 2 hours this afternoon, customers of HSBC and First Direct found themselves unable to access online banking, withdraw money from ATMs or use their debit cards.
Author: Rob Lewis
CivilisedMoney: The Future Of Finance?
A new website has launched which is promising to be a “game-changing alternative to conventional banking”.
Paypal Announces Its Own Wallet
Hot on the heels of Google Wallet, PayPal has announced details of its own mobile wallet used to pay for goods and services offline.
Infographic: Can Social Media Compromise Home Security?
Here’s an infographic from the US which shows how your social media use could compromise the safety of your home.
Nationwide ATM To Appear In Coronation Street
Nationwide Building Society is to become the first brand to use product placement in a primetime TV show.co
Will Aid
Two-thirds of us don’t have a will, and if you’re one of those, Will Aid, which takes place each November, presents you with a great opportunity to get it sorted out.
New Calculator To Save Money On Delivery Costs
If you are buying or selling items on eBay or other online auction and classified websites, then uShip’s new delivery price calculator could be for you.
Consumers “Fear Mobile Wallet Hackers”
According to recent report by consumer research company Intersperience, consumers are wary about starting to use mobile wallets such as Google Wallet because they fear their phones could easily be hacked.
Tax Rebate Scam Emails
Scammers have wasted no time in trying to cash-in on HMRC’s announcement that 6 million of us are to receive tax rebates.
Video: Google Wallet In Action
Google have produced a promo video for Google Wallet, showing it in action in a few stores in New York and San Francisco.