Money scams: how to avoid falling into the trap
Money scams are on the rise. To help you stay vigilant and safe, we’ve put together a guide to the latest scams.
Read more06 Jul 2021 • 7min read
Search results for:
“Unthink-tank”
Fraud protection: why has my Yolt Account been blocked?
Having your Yolt Account blocked can be frustrating. It’s even more confusing when you don’t understand why it was blocked in the first place. Here's why we sometimes have to do it.
Read more19 Feb 2021 • 4min read
Smart spending and saving after Brexit
The new year’s here and so are the Brexit changes to how businesses operate in the UK. As part of the changes, Yolt will be operating under our own FCA licence and not ING’s from January 2021.
Read more12 Jan 2021 • 1min read
Get to know the Yolt Customer Care resources
Want to speak to our team? Not sure who to contact or how? Meet our Customer Care team, and discover exactly how to reach them, whatever you need.
Read more09 Dec 2020 • 5min read
Yolt is evolving to help you grow your savings in these uncertain times
Here's why we're launching a suite of new features designed to help you save easily, every day.
Read more04 Aug 2020 • 3min read
Add an offline account
You can now sync an offline account to Yolt, so you can continue to keep an eye on all your finances in a single, consolidated place!
Read more04 Jun 2020 • 2min read
Connect multiple accounts from supported banks
When you have more than one account with the same bank, but each has its own login details, getting a proper overview of all your money can be tricky. That’s why we developed our new feature. Check it out in this post.
18 May 2020 • 1min read
A quick Q&A on connections, testing and the Amex API
In compliance with PSD2, we’ve removed account connections via banking credentials, and are supporting API connections only. We’ve put together this blog to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about our current connections, what's coming next and how we're building Yolt - together.
30 Mar 2020 • 4min read
A message to our community during the Coronavirus outbreak
With all that’s been happening these past couple of weeks, we wanted to reach out with a quick message from all of us at Yolt.
25 Mar 2020 • 2min read
PSD2 update: Why we’re championing APIs and unsupporting some accounts
As PSD2 comes into full effect, connecting through banking credentials is becoming more and more difficult, not only at Yolt but across the banking industry more broadly. Find out what this means for you and your Yolt account - and why we're championing APIs.
04 Mar 2020 • 5min read
How to split the bill with your friends
While we can’t help you with those awkward conversations about how you split the bill, your Yolt app can at least take the pain out of requesting – and transferring – the money. No need to have to chase up friends who ‘totally forgot’ they owed for their share of the fondue; you can request – and receive – the money right there at the table.
29 Jan 2020 • 2min read
Everything you need to know about: Dashboard 2.0
We’ve made some changes to the Yolt dashboard. Now your insights will give you faster access to the information you need, including account lists and visual breakdowns of your spending. Find out more about our smart new updates, and take control of your money!
26 Nov 2019 • 2min read
Yolt dashboard 2.0: All the insights behind our new changes
The Yolt dashboard has a fresh new look - and it’s now smarter than ever! That’s right - we’re bringing you smarter, more immediate insights, and they’re presented in a visual format that makes your spending clearer and your money easier to understand.
26 Nov 2019 • 6min read
Revolut is now available in Yolt
We’re so excited to announce that Revolut, our most-asked-for connection ever with thousands of requests, has now been launched in the Yolt app!
19 Nov 2019 • 2min read
Everything you need to know about: Subscriptions
Predicting direct debits can be confusing even for the most financially savvy person. Sometimes it's a little early, other times it's a little late. So, if different bills debited from different accounts on different dates sounds familiar, it may be time to start using our subscriptions tracker to manage your upcoming payments.
01 Nov 2019 • 2min read
Everything you need to know about: Stealth mode
You can show off your Yolt app and still keep your money hidden with Stealth mode! Stealth mode turns all of your money into a different currency and randomises each amount so that no one can see what you’ve been spending.
20 Sep 2019 • 2min read
What’s PSD2? And what’s SCA? Banking is changing and here’s what it means for you and Yolt
From PSD2 to Strong Customer Authentication, some big banking changes are on the horizon, for both your bank and your favourite fintechs. Find out what these mean for you and what changes you can expect to see in Yolt.
21 Aug 2019 • 6min read
Understanding Yolt Categories
Whether Personal care, Housing or Transport, every month, you watch your money enter and disappear from your account in swift and predictable fashion. But how much did you spend on each of these necessities last month? Welcome to Categories! We show you why an effective budget is one that's organised, easy to understand and simple to track.
02 Jul 2019 • 2min read
Everything you need to know about: Tags
We get it, some of your transactions are related but don't necessarily fall into same pot (e.g Family Dinners or Date night). Tags are a great way to personalise and quickly locate specific transactions, anytime, anywhere. Get ready to discover how Yolt tags can be useful to you, whatever the occasion.
01 Jul 2019 • 2min read
Everything you need to know about: Budgets
Wondering where all your money goes each month? Finding it difficult to stay on track with your spending? Never have enough money for the things you actually want? Don't worry, we've got you sorted. We break down why having a budget can be useful and how to create one using Yolt.
12 Jun 2019 • 2min read
Everything you need to know about: Total balance
Confused about how much money you have across all your accounts? Tired of trying to calculate what's left over after bills? Never fear, Yolt is here! We deep dive into 'Total balance', explain why it's one of our most used features, and how you can get the most out of it. Get ready to unthink money!
12 Jun 2019 • 2min read
Meet Yolt Pay: Powered by open banking, built with you
We're thrilled to announce the launch of Yolt Pay - now in Beta! It's powered by Open Banking and built hand-in-hand with our community. Find out how you can get involved and help us build this new feature!
04 Mar 2019 • 6min read
Yolt and MoneySuperMarket want to save you time and money
MoneySuperMarket is now in your Yolt Actions tab! Get a little sneak peek into what’s to come and read up on the why, how, and when behind our latest connection.
14 Feb 2019 • 2min read
6 fintechs you can hook up to Yolt this Valentine's
Love is in the air and at Yolt we’re all about building lasting connections!
Read more06 Feb 2019 • 4min read
Know your customer: Why is Yolt asking me to confirm my identity?
We're adopting an important regulatory requirement: Know Your Customer or KYC. Find out what it means for your Yolt experience, and learn which exciting new features it allows us to build next.
11 Jan 2019 • 5min read
The open banking switch and what it means for your Yolt experience
We’ve officially connected all applicable banks via their Open APIs! Read on to find out just what that means for you and your Yolt experience…
Read more17 Sep 2018 • 5min read
Data day-to-day: Personal data and your Yolt security
Whether you’re thinking of trying Yolt for the first time or just want a quick refresher, you’ve come to the right place to learn about all things data, privacy and security!
18 Jul 2018 • 6min read
One year in: Yolt’s CEO on the first twelve months and new horizons
Yolt CEO, Frank Jan Risseeuw, looks back at some of the year's highlights and shares an exciting announcement on Yolt's next steps.
04 Jun 2018 • 3min read
What is GDPR? A quick recap and how it affects your Yolt
You might've heard about "GDPR" - the General Data Protection Regulation. This new regulation was created to standardise the way organisations in Europe manage, protect, and use personal data. Read on to learn more about GDPR and your Yolt experience.
17 May 2018 • 3min read
7 awesome apps that empower you to do more
From your money to your mind, we’ve put together a handy quick list of some of our favourite tech to empower you in life, so you can go and enjoy what really matters!
13 Apr 2018 • 4min read
Yolt and Monzo have hooked up
As of March 23, 2018, you can officially track your Monzo spending alongside your other accounts with Yolt! That’s right – Yolt and Monzo have officially hooked up!
23 Mar 2018 • 3min read
Your new topbar: How we're building Yolt together with our community
With our brand new topbar freshly launched, read all about how we develop Yolt and its features together with our epic community.
22 Mar 2018 • 7min read
Open banking update: We’re officially connected to all CMA9 Banks!
Yolt is officially entering phase two, part two! Get all the latest news on the Open Banking roll out, including our latest bank connections!
15 Mar 2018 • 3min read
Let's get personal: Meet your new customisable dashboard
From the very beginning, you've been asking for more ways to personalise your experiences with Yolt. So, we hope you love your brand new customisable dashboard!
16 Feb 2018 • 2min read
Open banking answered: An interview with Yolt’s in-house expert
Yolt’s in-house expert, Leon Muis, joins us on the blog today to answer some questions on Open Banking and Yolt’s own role, both up until now and going forward.
10 Jan 2018 • 5min read
Open banking and what it means for you
Big changes are on the horizon: Open banking, PSD2, CMA. You may have seen some of these in the news over the past year. Or, you may be hearing about them for the first time right now. Whether you want to learn more or get your first crash course, you’ve come to the right place!
14 Dec 2017 • 6min read
Something from nothing: Yolt’s COO talks about building Yolt from the ground up
To celebrate our first 6 weeks, we asked one of Yolt’s first joiners – Chief Operations Officer, Mattijs de Waard— to take us back to those early days and answer a few questions about building something from the ground up...
13 Jul 2017 • 5min read
9 innovations in the history of banking and where they brought us today
The UK may have welcomed its first cashpoint 50 years ago, but a lot has happened since then. Take a look at these top moments in banking innovation, from the first wire transfer to the rise of open banking!
29 Jun 2017 • 2min read
Unthink Money?
Pauline van Brakel (Chief Customer Officer) explains the reasoning behind our new look, feel and ‘Unthink Money’.
16 May 2017 • 3min read
What is Beta?
We explain why we're in Beta and what you can expect.
10 Feb 2017 • 3min read
Your thoughts on keeping a handle on your money
Chief Customer Officer Pauline explains what we learnt when we asked you how you deal with your money.
18 Jan 2017 • 3min read