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The best in class ramp into Crypto investing

5
Ziglu is the most user friendly Crypto investment platform I've experienced, with a great current account, and no nonsense decent interest account (5%) bundled together. It's now my main 'out and about' spending card, as well as the account I trust the most to dip my toe in the water of crypto. The rates are really reasonable and transparent. It's easy to put money in and take it out. Cannot recommend it enough. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2022
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Genuinely helpful Open Banking technology

5
It's the best and most accountable Open Banking-powered technology I use. It's easy to correct any hiccups in the data feed, and it's given me real tips that I've saved money with, in addition to sending me educational content that is relevant to where I'm trying to get to with my money. I also really like the tone -- friendly, but it still feels like financial technology. I deleted another app because it had a greeting that was a bit overly familiar, and therefore creepy. With some of the other Open Banking apps that don't have personalised tips/discounts, or are focussed on credit scores I end up feeling like it's just taking data from me, and I don't get that much in return. I also trust this app because the team are present and accountable too. They are happy to show their faces and reply to emails. Reviewed on: 27th January 2022
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An innovative product that really helps

5
I have spent the past couple of years getting debt and money chaos under control with the help of new digital banks. It's been tough but rewarding. Snoop came at the right time for me as the next stage of my 'having my sh*t together' journey because it offers a broad range of general advice that I'm not sure it would occur to me to look for elsewhere (you can negotiate insurance down if you time it correctly?!?!). Snoop offers a digestible window into how certain services work, that cuts through overwhelm. There is also the option for quick treats which are less relevant to me (as I've slashed spending haha!), but I have signed up for a couple of the things they have suggested such as Google Opinion Rewards, and, it finally coaxed me into a Boots Advantage Card. I am genuinely excited to see how it grows into a tailored financial companion for me as I start thinking about a UK mortgage and having actual savings. I think for people who haven't been taught by family members etc. how to use some of these systems to your advantage it's going to be a really valuable app. Reviewed on: 26th January 2021
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