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Three to scrap Wuntu rewards app
Mobile network Three has announced it is to close its Wuntu rewards app next month
26 November 2019
ATM-finding app will now show you your nearest post office too
With free cash machines disappearing, there's a handy tool to let you find nearby ATMs where you can withdraw cash for free – and it'll now also show you thousands of Post Office branches where you can take cash out over the counter
21 June 2019
Santander introduces tailored fraud warnings on banking app
Santander customers will receive tailored warnings for different types of fraud when they transfer money through their banking apps, as part of anti-scam measures being rolled out this month
3 April 2019
Barclays lets customers block gambling transactions
Barclays has today become the first UK high street bank to allow you to block payments to certain categories of retailer, such as gambling services and premium rate websites and phone lines, in a bid to help vulnerable customers
11 December 2018
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland now let you track spending via Google Maps
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have started allowing customers to track where they've been spending with a new Google Maps feature
28 November 2018
NatWest customers locked out of their account... for using an apostrophe
More than 100 NatWest customers have been locked out of its online banking and mobile app because of a technical glitch
9 February 2018
New Curve card claims to be 'the only card you need to carry' - but here's what to watch out for
A new debit card lets you connect your existing debit and credit cards – but there are a few things to watch out for
22 January 2018
New HSBC app will show ALL your accounts - even if they're with its rivals
HSBC is launching a new app that can show you your accounts from 21 different banks in one place
28 September 2017
New app to help consumers dodge scam callers and file complaints
A new app has been launched to help consumers avoid scam calls by ranking numbers with a 'trust score'
9 August 2017
Almost 40% of us now use banking apps
Almost 40% of UK adults now use banking apps, with about 30 transactions taking place every second
29 June 2017
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Martin Lewis urges EVERYONE with a mortgage to check urgently if they can switch and save £1,000s, as rates drop below 1%
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New mortgage deals are at their LOWEST EVER rates, with two-year fixes down to 0.95% and five-year fixes at 1.17% (though in some cases they load the cost in the form of hefty fees). That means huge savings are possible for some. -
Tesco Bank trials new debit card that gives you extra Clubcard points during the first three months - and budgeting help
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Tesco Bank has quietly launched a prepaid debit card called 'Clubcard Pay', which it's currently trialling. -
Triodos savers to be moved to online-only banking - but some can challenge the shake-up
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Thousands of Triodos savers will be asked to switch to managing accounts online-only going forward. The so-called "ethical" financial provider is rolling out the move over the next few years, although vulnerable customers and those who can't access services digitally should get in touch as exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. -
Coronavirus Self-Employed & Small Limited Company Help
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If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights if you're self employed, including what help's there for limited company directors. -
Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help
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The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
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When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score. -
Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
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If you started university between 1998 and 2012, or since then in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you'll have a Plan 1 student loan. While much is written about whether those with savings should overpay the current English Plan 2 student loans, there's little out there about Plan 1. I wanted to change that, so here's a video explaining how to decide...
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