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Battle of the Payment Processors: Visa vs MasterCard

Who will you choose in the battle of the payment providers?

2 months ago

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The History of The Bank Transfer

If you have a bank account, then it is likely that you will have sent or received a payment via bank transfer. However, many of us take this ability for granted, as if…

3 months ago

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A Brief History of Standing Orders

You may have used a standing order at some point or seen the option available to you on your online bank account but have you ever considered why this method of payment was ever invented in…

3 months ago

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How to Get the Best Exchange Rate when Buying Travel Money

Heading on Holiday? Discover how to get the best exchange rate on your travel money

3 months ago

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DWP To Check Bank Accounts

DWP To Check Bank Accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) oversees benefits and pensions in the UK. As part of their oversight and to check if the correct amount of funds are being sent to…

6 months ago

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Sweatcoin – the Digital Currency which Pays you for Getting Fit

Do you struggle to find the motivation to exercise? Well, there could be some good news heading your way with Sweatcoin, the system that gives our monetary rewards in return for exercise.

10 months ago

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6 Reasons why people are unbanked or underbanked

While many of us may take having a bank account for granted, there remains a sizeable amount of people who find themselves with limited access to mainstream banking services. The terms most commonly…

4 years ago

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Could the Government be about to Introduce Zero Interest Loans?

Prior to the Autumn Budget, Philip Hammond revealed that the government was considering the introduction of zero interest loans. A measure designed to help the 3 million people caught in a poverty cycle, those on a low income would be able to borrow money without ending up in vast amounts of debt.

4 years ago

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The Main Reasons UK Citizens can be Excluded from Mainstream Banking

Many people in the UK may taking banking for granted, but for a large number of others, gaining access to a lot of banking products proves very problematic. Financial Exclusion Financial exclusion remains a…

4 years ago

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