Santander customers with a current or savings account can now receive text messages notifying them about their balance and transactions.
Month: September 2011
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.
HSBC Giving Away 30 Apple MacBooks (If You Can Login)
HSBC has started a new competition for its 4 million internet banking customers to win one of 30 Apple MacBook Airs, despite the recent negative reactions to introducing its Secure Key widget.
Are First Direct Introducing A “Secure Key” Widget?
Are First Direct (owned by HSBC) planning on introducing a “Secure Key” widget to add an extra layer of security (and frustration) to online banking?
Quidco Android App
Following on from the launch of their iPhone app, cashback site Quidco have now enabled Andoid phone users the chance to earn cashback and find local deals on their mobiles.
Infographic: Mobile Payments
Here’s a good infographic on mobile payments including growth forecasts, adoption drivers and the 5 main types of mobile payment.