Pockit Blog

How affordable credit is endangering the UK's most vulnerable - Big Issue

August 23, 2024

Pockit in the News

Affordable and safe credit is increasingly difficult for those in need to secure, government intervention is needed.

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How affordable credit is endangering the UK's most vulnerable - Big Issue

August 23, 2024

Pockit in the News

Affordable and safe credit is increasingly difficult for those in need to secure, government intervention is needed.

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I borrowed from a loan shark: I'll live the rest of my life in fear - MailOnline

August 15, 2024

Pockit in the News

Katie* tells us how she borrowed from a loan shark when she lost her job just before Christmas - and the effect it has had on her and her son's life.

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I borrowed from a loan shark: I'll live the rest of my life in fear - MailOnline

August 15, 2024

Pockit in the News

Katie* tells us how she borrowed from a loan shark when she lost her job just before Christmas - and the effect it has had on her and her son's life.

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Send & Receive Money Safely with Pockit

July 24, 2024

Security

At Pockit, we're committed to keeping your money safe. That's why we've implemented additional security measures when you transfer money to your Pockit account.

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Send & Receive Money Safely with Pockit

July 24, 2024

Security

At Pockit, we're committed to keeping your money safe. That's why we've implemented additional security measures when you transfer money to your Pockit account.

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Everything you need to know about credit builders

July 9, 2024

Credit Builder

Building up your credit history is key if you ever want to get a loan, apply for finance on a car, or take out a credit card. It's also increasingly important for renters as landlords can run credit checks before accepting you as a tenant. Credit builders are arguably the best way to kickstart your financial health. In this guide, we explore what they are and how they work before looking at Pockit, a solution which you can sign up for in just three minutes.

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Everything you need to know about credit builders

July 9, 2024

Credit Builder

Building up your credit history is key if you ever want to get a loan, apply for finance on a car, or take out a credit card. It's also increasingly important for renters as landlords can run credit checks before accepting you as a tenant. Credit builders are arguably the best way to kickstart your financial health. In this guide, we explore what they are and how they work before looking at Pockit, a solution which you can sign up for in just three minutes.

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Incoming APP fraud rules could derail the new UK Government's agenda - The Paypers

July 5, 2024

Pockit in the News

The Labour government must urgently address APP fraud regulations that risk incentivising scams, burdening fintech firms, and overlooking social media roles.

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Incoming APP fraud rules could derail the new UK Government's agenda - The Paypers

July 5, 2024

Pockit in the News

The Labour government must urgently address APP fraud regulations that risk incentivising scams, burdening fintech firms, and overlooking social media roles.

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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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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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