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Santander leads the way with new digital initiative
cent) of consumers have moved away from carrying cash in the last year as mobile and contactless payments become more accessible2. The number of outlets accepting mobile payments is growing rapidly with many retailers now allowing mobile spend over the standard ... customers new ways to help them manage their money and make life easier. With more people embracing a healthier lifestyle, Fitbit is the ideal partner to deliver a convenient and simple payment experience. Customers can go straight from the gym to the coffee shop without
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-leads-the-way-with-new-digital-initiativeCustomers save £1,158 in interest and are mortgage free earlier - all for the price of a pub lunch a month
price of a pub lunch a month 19 December 2018 We’re often told that we could look to make big savings by overpaying on our mortgage, but new data from Santander Mortgages takes this one step further and shows the real impact customers ... mortgage opt to use the extra payment to reduce the term of their mortgage4, but it could alternatively be used to reduce the monthly payment amount across the same term.Santander Mortgages recently became the latest bank to make it easy for customers to make overpayments
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/customers-save-ps1158-in-interest-and-are-mortgage-free-earlier-all-for-the-price-of-a-pub-lunch-aHalf of prospective homeowners would consider a 40-year mortgage to break the costly renting cycle
/personal/mortgages- Ends -The information contained in our press releases is intended solely for journalists and should not be used by consumers to make financial decisions.Notes to EditorsResearch conducted by Opinium from 8th March to 11th March 2019, amongst a 4,001 nationally representative ... average rent payed over 40 years compared to mortgage repayments over 40 years.Average monthly mortgage payment for 25 and 40-year mortgage based on Santander data.Customers should make sure that the mortgage they are considering is suitable for their needs and seek independent advice where
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/half-of-prospective-homeowners-would-consider-a-40-year-mortgage-to-break-the-costly-renting-cycleSantander reports a 32% spike in money mule cases among young adults
uninvited offers to make money quickly. Steer clear of posts on social media sites that are vague and ask for your bank details as part of any application process. Being offered payment in exchange for ‘storing’ or transferring money using your bank ... ENDSThe information contained in our press releases is intended solely for journalists and should not be used by consumers to make financial decisions. Santander UK is a financial services provider in the UK that offers a wide range of personal and commercial financial
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-reports-a-32-spike-in-money-mule-cases-0Beware the rise of fake listings - Santander reports purchase scam claims up by a third in 2023 as it teams up with Gumtree to keep users safe
Head of Trust & Safety, Gumtree said:“We’ve invested heavily in recent years in technology to prevent scam posts making it to our site and thanks to this, the volume of suspicious listings we’re having to remove is falling month ... fraud warning that won’t allow a customer to make a purchase from Facebook Marketplace, unless they confirm they have seen it in person first. Stay secure – Always use secure payment methods where you can. PayPal (buying goods) and debit and credit cards
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/beware-the-rise-of-fake-listings-santander-reportsOne in four Brits have fallen victim to a scam
proportion of people believing their bank would make the following requests Type of request (none of which would be made by a bank via phone or email) Proportion of people believing their bank would make the request 18-34 year olds All adults ... rely on caller ID – numbers can be spoofed by fraudsters to make it look like they’re calling from a trusted number. Always validate requests for new payments or changes to payment details face to face or by calling on an independently verified
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/one-in-four-brits-have-fallen-victim-to-a-scam-0Bouquet or Bucket? Research reveals more than a third of Brits have a phone voice
Over a third of people (36%) admit they change their voice when they are on the phoneNearly half (46%) try to make themselves more well-spoken and 30% try to sound more intelligentOver half (56%) of 18-24s say they change their voice ... access banking and payment servicesNew research1 has revealed that over a third (36%) of people in the UK change their voice when they’re on the phone. Nearly half (46%) said they change their voice to make themselves sound more well-spoken
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/bouquet-or-bucket-research-reveals-more-than-a-third-ofSantander’s Head Of Fraud targeted as impersonation scams rise by 11%
case Santander’s Head of Fraud Chris Ainsley. 5. When making the transfer the fraudster tells the customer to lie to their bank about the payment purpose. This tactic will help prevent a bank from giving a customer a relevant warning ... fact a fraudster impersonating him. The fraudster thanked Mrs Wilson for confirming the £500 payment was fraudulent, but claimed further payments were being attempted. As a result of this Mrs Wilson was told that a new ‘safe account’ had been opened
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santanders-head-of-fraud-targeted-as-impersonationLiverpool-based RentalStep announced as winner of Treasury's Rent Recognition Challenge
record and share their rental payment data with lenders and credit reference agencies, with the aim to promote rent payments as an indicator of a borrower’s creditworthiness. RentalStep was founded in 2016 with the aim of making the renting process better for both ... Liverpool has been invaluable. Our service is already helping tenants boost their credit score by securing a record of their rental payments and this award is a testament to our business model and aspiration for continued growth.” Lynne Robertson, Breakthrough Incubator Manager - Santander Business
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/liverpool-based-rentalstep-announced-as-winner-of-treasurys-rent-recognition-challengeSantander launches new Personal Pension to support savers in retirement
save and invest so they can live life to the fullest; that’s why we have designed our new SIPP to make managing a pension simple and give people greater control over their retirement”. A SIPP ... withdrawals are made before the cashback payment date.One cashback payment will be made per Investment Hub header account. Customers can either start a new pension or transfer one or more existing pensions from elsewhere when making an investment into the Santander Personal Pension.More information
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-launches-new-personal-pension-to-support