December 19, 2018 @ 7:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a plan to “fix a dysfunctional market” when it comes to overdraft fees. In 2017, banks generated over £2.4 billion from overdrafts alone, with around 30% from unarranged overdrafts. These fees typically came from individuals who… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 8:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Tandem announced on Friday that it has invited their existing app users to join its Autosavings Beta testing community to help test its new Autosavings proposition. According to Tandem, users will be able to feedback suggestions for improvement, report bugs and discuss their… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Tandem announced on Wednesday it has teamed up with global payments platform Stripe to launch its new Auto Savings service, which will allow customers to set up rules that automatically move money from their current accounts with other providers to a savings account… Read More

October 30, 2018 @ 9:12 am By JD Alois  |  

As one would expect, yesterday’s Autumn Budget announcement delivered something for everyone. With Brexit getting closer, the UK Government is in “all-hands” mode seeking to boost the economy in preparation for the European divorce. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond stated: “We are at a… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 3:58 am By Erin Hobey  |  

It’s been an exciting week for UK fintecher Tandem. The platform launched its second credit product, Journey Credit Card, introduced auto-saving rules and the ability block card purchases in real time sans a formal cancelation process. Tandem has said that it is planning a growing range of in-app features that offer… Read More

October 16, 2018 @ 6:07 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Last week UK fintecher Tandem launched its second credit product, Journey Credit Card. Now, in addition to the digital banking platform’s recent  auto-saving rules, customers may block their card’s purchases in real time without having to go through a formal cancelation process. Tandem said that this new… Read More

October 11, 2018 @ 8:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Tandem announced on Thursday the launch of its new second credit product, which is called the Journey Card, available through an application through the bank’s website. According to Tandem, the Journey Card is considered a way for those who haven’t had credit before to build… Read More

September 25, 2018 @ 1:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK challenger bank Tandem has added a new feature to its mainly digital banking platform. Tandem has introduced “intelligent auto-savings rules” to help users set aside their spare change to improve their savings habit.  According to Tandem, savings are swept from their existing current accounts,… Read More

August 17, 2018 @ 11:55 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in collaboration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), published a report this week that chastised banks for their poor service and lack of transparency. As part of an ongoing initiative to improve financial services for both consumers and… Read More

July 26, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based challenger bank Tandem announced on Thursday the launch of its new app feature that tells users when their payments have gone up. According to Tandem, the feature uses AI to track spending and lets app users know if the amount they’re being charged has increased. Tandem… Read More

July 17, 2018 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just two months after surpassing 100,000 customers, UK-based challenger bank Tandem has successfully attracted 250,000 customers to its platform. Not only is the fintech celebrating the number of users, it is also reportedly planning to launch its very own mortgage market.  According to Financial Reporter, Tandem… Read More

May 29, 2018 @ 10:44 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Tandem now counts 100,000 Brits using the bank to spend, save, and manage their money with its competitive cashback card. According to the platform, Tandem has seen tens of thousands of app downloads, product applications, and eager savers signing up. CEO Ricky Knox’s ambition is… Read More

May 23, 2018 @ 7:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Challenger bank Tandem has added a new feature for its account aggregating app that allows users to confirm whether they are spending overseas or engaging in other potentially fraudulent activity. The “Fraud Conversation” is a new notification feature that sends a push notification when it… Read More

April 11, 2018 @ 2:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, challenger bank Tandem announced the launch of three fixed saver accounts. The bank reported that the launch of the accounts gives “savvy savers” the chance to put money aside in their own virtual treasure chest. The debut of the fixed saver accounts comes less than… Read More

March 13, 2018 @ 11:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just two months after the finalization of its purchase of Harrods Bank, UK challenger bank Tandem has acquired money management app Pariti.  Founded in 2014, Pariti is described as a free mobile app that connects to users’ different banking accounts and credit cards to provide… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 3:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, digital challenger bank Tandem announced the launch of its first product in the UK, the travel cashback credit card, which is described as a credit card that allows users to make money whilst spending abroad. The bank revealed that the cashback card is part… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 11:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital challenger bank Tandem founder Ricky Knox announced last week the bank will be returning to Seedrs, seeking to raise £4 million. This news comes one month after the company completed its acquisition of Harrod’s Bank. As previously reported,  Tandem was granted authorization to be regulated back in… Read More

February 5, 2018 @ 7:26 am By JD Alois  |  

UK Challenger bank Tandem has announced a partnership with cognitive banking company Personetics to provide users personalised insights on their spending across all of their bank accounts in one place, as well as warning people about unexpected fees and unusual activity on their accounts. Tandem… Read More

January 11, 2018 @ 7:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital challenger bank Tandem has closed on the acquisition of Harrod’s bank – the financial institution long associated with the eponymous London retail store.Tandem received regulatory approval by the Prudential Regulation Authority, a division of the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority to… Read More

December 20, 2017 @ 7:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Tandem, a digital challenger bank, has received regulatory approval from the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulatory Authority to acquire Harrods Bank. Tandem’s purchase of Harrods Bank is being described as a major step forward as Tandem will gain access to a full banking license, intrinsic… Read More