As part of their Labs website, First Direct are looking for customer feedback on a new design for their debit cards.
Author: Rob Lewis
Are Smartphone Apps Stealing Your Money?
The BBC reports that the premium-rate call regulator, Phonepayplus, is looking for feedback on its regulation of smartphone apps after it found that rogue apps were charging users without their consent.
Have We Fallen Out Of Love With Comparison Sites?
Think back around 5 years, can you remember the feeling of satisfaction that you could search for the best deal on something like car insurance by visiting a single site and not phoning round a number of brokers?
First Look At BankSimple
The much-hyped internet-only US bank of the future (because it doesn’t yet exist) BankSimple has given a sneek peak into the way it will look.
Infographic: Energy Price Rises
Confused.com have produced an infographic which demonstrates how the major suppliers have increased their electricity and gas prices, what you can do about it, and how your money gets spent.
Google Wallet Launches
Google Wallet, which we first talked about at the end of May, has finally been launched.
Student Loan Calculator
The BBC has designed a simple calculator to give students repaying loans under the new system an idea of how much it may cost them to pay off their student loans.
Santander Adds Text Alerts
Santander customers with a current or savings account can now receive text messages notifying them about their balance and transactions.
UK Banks On Twitter
Over the past couple of days I’ve had the chance to test out some big banks’ responsiveness to being contacted on Twitter.
Halifax & Bank Of Scotland Online Banking FAIL
Thousands of Halifax and Bank Of Scotland customers have experienced problems accessing their bank accounts information online, since a botched integration courtesy of owners Lloyds at the weekend.