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Month: March 2016

Android Pay Launching In The UK

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Google has announced that its smartphone payment system, Android Pay, will be launched in the UK in the next few months.

Tagged android pay, contactless, mobile, payments

Santander Becomes First UK Bank To Launch Voice Banking Technology

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

As part of its commitment to creating a seamless customer experience, Santander is pleased has announced it is to be the first UK bank to launch voice banking.

Tagged banking, Santander, voice

Monzo Opens To Public

Posted on March 18, 2016August 6, 2024 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Monzo, the start-up which is hoping to turn its app in to a fully-fledged bank later in the year, has launched to the public.

Tagged app, banking, Mondo, Monzo

Budget Calculator: Are You Better Or Worse Off?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The BBC has developed a budget calculator to help you work out whether you’re better or worse off as a result of today’s budget.

Tagged Budget, calculator, Tools

Amazon Patents “Pay-By-Selfie”

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Amazon is the latest company looking to use selfies to authorise payments, according to a recent patent application.

Tagged amazon, payments

Europe’s “First Cash-Free Take Away” Opens In London

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Tossed will open two new cash-free stores this week: Coleman Street and Upper Thames Street. Both are fitted with self-service kiosks instead of manned tills, and will take payment by credit or debit card, contactless and Apple Pay instead of cash.

Tagged apple pay, cash

What Will The Future Of Money Look Like? MBNA Predicts

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

To mark the giant leap in cashless payments, MBNA have created a 3-part series of infographics that shows how far we’ve come towards becoming a cashless society and what lies in store for the future of money.

Tagged future, money

Forget Contactless, Hands Free Payments Are The Future*

Posted on March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Google is now trialling an app which enables “hands free” payments, allowing users to leave their wallets and phones in their pockets at the checkout.

Tagged google, payments

“Fare Free Mondays” Are Back On TfL For Apple Pay Users

Posted on March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

For the next couple of Mondays (7th & 14th March 2016), Apple Pay users travelling on Transport for London services can get their fares paid for them by MasterCard.

Tagged apple pay, Money Saving, travel

Contactless Payments “To Reach 148m Users” Globally This Year

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

A new study has found that the number of consumers making contactless payments via their mobiles will reach 148 million this year, with Apple and Samsung together accounting for nearly 70% of new customers.

Tagged apple pay, contactless, payments

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