Tag: Santander
UK bike share schemes reduce car mileage, claims report
Bike share schemes are soaring in popularity. Image: Transport for London The growing popularity of bike-share schemes across the UK has reduced car mileage for each user by an estimated 3.7 miles every week.The findings in a new report by Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) have revealed how the country’s 39 schemes are attracting more people…
1 in 4 would fall for ‘safe account’ scam, claims report
A recent survey conducted by KIS Finance has revealed worrying statistics regarding safe account scams. The survey asked 2,000 participants whether they know what a safe account scam is and, more importantly, whether they think they would fall for it and transfer their money to a scammer. Over a quarter (25.7%) of people said that…
Which? exposes online banking safety issues
A new Which? investigation has uncovered worrying gaps in online banking security systems that could help criminals to scam customers. Which? conducted an investigation with independent security experts 6point6, scrutinising the online banking safety measures in place across the largest current account providers. The consumer watchdog's investigation found that some of the biggest banks, such…
Santander introduces Phone ID and Voice ID for telephone banking customers
Santander customers will no longer need to remember and key in security numbers when accessing telephone banking, as the bank introduces voice and phone recognition technology. Telephone banking customers will be offered the option of verifying their identity through technology which will recognise their voice and where they are calling from. Santander is doing a…
