First Direct has finally launched an iPhone app following hundreds of requests from customers.
Month: January 2011
Go Compare “Most Irritating Ad” Of 2010
The Go Compare adverts, featuring their opera-singing character Gio Compario, have been awarded the dubious accolade of being the most irritating adverts of 2010, according to Marketing magazine.
Intuit Undercutting Square
Yesterday we questioned the $240 million valuation of mobile payment processor Square, and here are a few more reasons to question that value.
Square Worth $240 Million?
Mashable reports that mobile payment processor Square has just raised $27.5m dollars from venture capitalists, reportedly valuing the company at $240 million.
Your Facebook Profile Is Worth £64
Facebook was recently valued at a staggering $50 billion thanks to a $500 million investment by Goldman Sachs.
Was Your Card Double-Charged On New Year’s Eve?
The BBC is reporting that Lloyds Banking Group had a problem with their payment processing on New Year’s Eve, causing thousands of credit and debit card users to be double charged.
Google Mobile Payments Launching In 2011?
A few high-profile sites have been reporting on a BusinessWeek article which seems to confirm that Google is looking into its own mobile payment service using NFC technology.
Retailers Expected To Raise Prices Higher Than VAT Increase
Have you spotted any prices rising by more than the increase in VAT? If so, let us know.
Tesco Now Buying Gold
Tesco have created the Tesco Gold Exchange which not only promises you a decent deal for your unwanted gold, but you also get Clubcard points too!