Starling Bank launches coronavirus self isolation Connected card
UK challenger bank Starling has introduced the Connected card, a second card that customers can connect to their personal account and give to people to pay for groceries and other essential items on their behalf.
This is protected by a PIN, has a balance limit of £200 and only permits users to spend in-store, not online.
The aim is to help those who are self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak and are relying on friends, neighbours and community volunteers to get their shopping in.
Anne Boden, Founder and CEO, Starling Bank says: “We know that getting in groceries and other essential items is a challenge for those who are self-isolating during the coronavirus emergency.”
“So we came up with a solution to help our customers pay for supplies bought for them by trusted friends and neighbours without the hassle of transferring money or handling cash. Together with mobile cheque deposits, which we launched earlier this week, we’re working hard to help our customers at this difficult time.”
Personal account customers can apply for a card on the Starling Bank app, and it will be delivered to their registered address in three to five working days.
