In this episode we look at PayPal’s new UK debit card and the PayPal+ rewards scheme. The headline numbers sound great — 1% back, tier boosts, and retailer offers up to 20% — but the rules are messy. We explain how the points really work, where the rewards drop off, and whether any of the tiers are actually worth chasing. Plus, the travel perks are surprisingly strong. What we cover: How PayPal+ points work vs real cashbackOnline vs offline spend differencesWhy PayPal balance mattersGold/Blac...
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In this episode we look at PayPal’s new UK debit card and the PayPal+ rewards scheme. The headline numbers sound great — 1% back, tier boosts, and retailer offers up to 20% — but the rules are messy. We explain how the points really work, where the rewards drop off, and whether any of the tiers are actually worth chasing. Plus, the travel perks are surprisingly strong. What we cover: How PayPal+ points work vs real cashbackOnline vs offline spend differencesWhy PayPal balance mattersGold/Blac...
Was Starling’s Rebrand a Fail & Revolut’s AI Gamble?
Banking Without Borders
29 minutes
1 month ago
Was Starling’s Rebrand a Fail & Revolut’s AI Gamble?
Revolut is betting big on AI agents to handle customer service, sales, and even fraud cases, but are people really ready to trust a chatbot with their money? Meanwhile, Curve’s £120m sale to Lloyds has turned into a messy showdown with investors threatening legal action, and Starling’s big rebrand has left customers and critics asking whether it’s bold… or a flop? In this September recap, Jonny and Jan dive into: Revolut’s new AI division and what it means for bankingKlarna’s IPO and the rise...
Banking Without Borders
In this episode we look at PayPal’s new UK debit card and the PayPal+ rewards scheme. The headline numbers sound great — 1% back, tier boosts, and retailer offers up to 20% — but the rules are messy. We explain how the points really work, where the rewards drop off, and whether any of the tiers are actually worth chasing. Plus, the travel perks are surprisingly strong. What we cover: How PayPal+ points work vs real cashbackOnline vs offline spend differencesWhy PayPal balance mattersGold/Blac...
