Pockit Blog

Credit builder vs prepaid card: Understanding the difference

July 4, 2024

Credit Builder

In this guide, we'll break down the difference between standard and credit-building prepaid cards, the different features they offer, and who they're for.

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Credit builder vs prepaid card: Understanding the difference

July 4, 2024

Credit Builder

In this guide, we'll break down the difference between standard and credit-building prepaid cards, the different features they offer, and who they're for.

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Incoming APP fraud rules branded "chaotic" - Banking Risk & Regulation

July 3, 2024

Pockit in the News

Banks have blasted a UK regulator’s handling of new incoming APP fraud rules, warning they will sow “chaos” and slow down instant payments.

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Incoming APP fraud rules branded "chaotic" - Banking Risk & Regulation

July 3, 2024

Pockit in the News

Banks have blasted a UK regulator’s handling of new incoming APP fraud rules, warning they will sow “chaos” and slow down instant payments.

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How do credit scores work: A guide to credit reference agencies

July 2, 2024

Credit Builder

In this article, we'll take a deep dive into what credit reference agencies do, who the main players are and how they measure credit. We also provide some useful reminders about building your credit score.

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How do credit scores work: A guide to credit reference agencies

July 2, 2024

Credit Builder

In this article, we'll take a deep dive into what credit reference agencies do, who the main players are and how they measure credit. We also provide some useful reminders about building your credit score.

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UK payment firms warn new fraud refund rules could ‘freeze’ systems in October - City AM

June 27, 2024

Pockit in the News

The UK’s payments watchdog is under growing pressure from the firms it regulates to rethink new fraud refund rules that industry chiefs say could wreak havoc for both companies and consumers.

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UK payment firms warn new fraud refund rules could ‘freeze’ systems in October - City AM

June 27, 2024

Pockit in the News

The UK’s payments watchdog is under growing pressure from the firms it regulates to rethink new fraud refund rules that industry chiefs say could wreak havoc for both companies and consumers.

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How to get a bank account with no credit checks in the UK

June 27, 2024

Money Tips

In this article, we’ll cover how to get a bank account with no credit checks, looking at the types of solutions available and the situations in which you might want to explore them.

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How to get a bank account with no credit checks in the UK

June 27, 2024

Money Tips

In this article, we’ll cover how to get a bank account with no credit checks, looking at the types of solutions available and the situations in which you might want to explore them.

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How to build credit score UK

June 25, 2024

Credit Builder

In this article, we explore how you can find out what your credit score is and how you can start to improve it if you have a low credit score or no credit history at all. We also look at how you can use Pockit’s credit builder to start building your credit history more quickly.

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How to build credit score UK

June 25, 2024

Credit Builder

In this article, we explore how you can find out what your credit score is and how you can start to improve it if you have a low credit score or no credit history at all. We also look at how you can use Pockit’s credit builder to start building your credit history more quickly.

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APP Fraud, the importance of education and the crucial role social media companies must play in tackling this issue - LBC News

June 23, 2024

Pockit in the News

To date, we've uncovered numerous scams involving the sale of horses, drones, classic cars, diggers, rental room deposits, and the latest reports of incidents involving Taylor Swift concert tickets. While we support the PSR’s efforts to combat APP fraud, some aspects of the new rules need review.

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APP Fraud, the importance of education and the crucial role social media companies must play in tackling this issue - LBC News

June 23, 2024

Pockit in the News

To date, we've uncovered numerous scams involving the sale of horses, drones, classic cars, diggers, rental room deposits, and the latest reports of incidents involving Taylor Swift concert tickets. While we support the PSR’s efforts to combat APP fraud, some aspects of the new rules need review.

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Guide for new immigrants in the UK on how to build credit score

June 20, 2024

Credit Builder

When you first arrive in the UK, the banking and credit system can seem complicated and difficult to navigate. In this article, we'll look more closely at what credit is and how you can build it. We’ll also introduce Pockit: an account that is easy to open, allows you to build credit and gives you access to great rewards.

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Guide for new immigrants in the UK on how to build credit score

June 20, 2024

Credit Builder

When you first arrive in the UK, the banking and credit system can seem complicated and difficult to navigate. In this article, we'll look more closely at what credit is and how you can build it. We’ll also introduce Pockit: an account that is easy to open, allows you to build credit and gives you access to great rewards.

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How to get help with credit scores

June 18, 2024

Credit Builder

A positive credit score is important to open certain bank accounts, acquire loans, and get finance agreements. In this guide, we'll cover how you can get help with your credit score if you need to understand your score or if you have a low credit score and want to build it back up.

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How to get help with credit scores

June 18, 2024

Credit Builder

A positive credit score is important to open certain bank accounts, acquire loans, and get finance agreements. In this guide, we'll cover how you can get help with your credit score if you need to understand your score or if you have a low credit score and want to build it back up.

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What do you need to open a bank account in the UK?

June 13, 2024

Money Tips

Opening a bank account in the UK can seem difficult to navigate, especially if you're not sure whether the documentation you have is acceptable or whether a bad credit rating will complicate things. In this article, we'll break down exactly what documentation you need for different types of accounts. We also explore the steps to open a bank account in the UK more generally.

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What do you need to open a bank account in the UK?

June 13, 2024

Money Tips

Opening a bank account in the UK can seem difficult to navigate, especially if you're not sure whether the documentation you have is acceptable or whether a bad credit rating will complicate things. In this article, we'll break down exactly what documentation you need for different types of accounts. We also explore the steps to open a bank account in the UK more generally.

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