Pockit

10 results about this entity

Period: 03 Dec 2020 - 23 Oct 2024

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Former CEOs of Mastercard and Vanquis join Pockit board

The former CEOs of Mastercard and Vanquis have joined the board of UK fintech Pockit in the wake of its acquisition of mobile banking outfit Monese.

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Pockit to buy Monese

Pockit, a UK fintech that provides financial services to low-income and underserved customers, has agreed terms to acquire struggling mobile banking outfit Monese.

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Pockit releases credit builder product

Pockit, the UK fintech providing vital financial services to people whose needs aren’t met by the traditional banking system, today announces the official launch of its ‘Fast Track to Credit’ credit builder product.

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Pockit launches Income Advance product

Pockit, the UK fintech providing vital financial services to people whose needs aren’t met by the traditional banking system, has announced the official launch of its Income Advance product, enabled by its partner SteadyPay.

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Pockit appoints Garreth Griffith As COO

Pockit, the UK fintech providing vital financial services to people whose needs aren’t met by the traditional banking system, announced today it has appointed experienced fintech professional Garreth Griffith as its Chief Operating Officer.

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UK financial app Pockit raises $10m

Pockit, a UK fintech that provides financial services to low-income and underserved customers, has raised $10 million in a growth round led by Puma Private Equity.

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Pockit and Youtility announce partnership

Integrating Youtility’s platform allows Pockit customers to compare and save on household subscriptions helping to save hundreds of pounds each year. The ongoing cost of living crisis is projected to worsen throughout 2022, particularly in October when energy bills are expected to rise by 40% to c. £3,300, plunging 30% of UK homes into fuel poverty. Helping Pockit customers to reduce their spending will help users build financial resilience and potentially avoid the need to rely on expensive overdrafts or payday loans.

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The Kalifa Review’s five-point plan to bolster UK Fintech

The long awaited Kalifa Review of UK Fintech has been released, outlining a comprehensive plan to support and bolster the sector’s significant presence across the globe. Led by Ron Kalifa OBE, the in-depth review was launched almost a year ago as a component of Rishi Sunak’s first budget.

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Pockit teams up with TransferWise

Pockit, the inclusive FinTech company focussed on customers who are excluded and underserved by high street banks, announces today that it has formed a new partnership with TransferWise, the global technology company that is building the best way to move money around the world.

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UK fintech Pockit raises £15 million

Pockit, a UK fintech that provides financial services to underserved customers, has raised £15 million, including £500,000 from a Future Fund-backed crowdfunding campaign.