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What's the difference between a Debit Card, Credit card and Prepaid card?

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:31:24 GMT

In fact there is quite a bit of a difference between debit credit and prepaid cards, and not many people understand the key difference and what is offered.

Below you find a a table which shows the main difference between debit credit and prepaid cards

Beat the January blues

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:23:03 GMT

Now the festive season is over; decorations are coming down, the money has been spent and we are left back at work feeling sluggish in the dreary days of January.

Budgeting Guide for 2013

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:42:09 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR! How did you enjoy the festive season?

The start of the New Year will be challenging for some and with pockets being squeezed it’s important to watch your spending.

Give your home the winter MOT

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:06:00 GMT

It is fundamental to look after your property during the winter season to look after your property especially if you are going away. Help prevent winter damage to your property by taking simple precautions.

Gifts for Kids

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:24:46 GMT

Christmas is always an exciting time of the year for the kids and they love nothing more than great gifts under the Christmas Tree and in their stockings!We have put together a selection of 12 different gifts that you could buy for your little ones.

Gifts for Her

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:01:16 GMT

There is no greater pleasure than spoiling a woman when it comes to Christmas, it can often be difficult to know what to buy and to make sure that you put a smile on her face.

Gifts for Him

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 03:41:35 GMT

Some of the products that we have picked out can be bought from our retail partners where you can earn cashback on your in-store purchases.

Get it there on time this Christmas

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:57:38 GMT

Christmas is fast approaching! Sure, maybe you are on schedule but are your gifts? In the Christmas rush, many retailers and delivery service providers are swamped with letters, gifts, and packages all raring to get to the destination before or by Christmas. Make sure yours gets there on time with our Delivery Calender.

Rail prices increase up to 6% for 2013

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:21:10 GMT

News has come around that travel prices are set to increase up to 6% from January 2013, which is a result of inflation being 3.2% in July 2012. This would be the 10th consecutive year that fares have increased due to inflation.

Avoid the hangover this Christmas

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:18:38 GMT

From this week on you will see some major retailer brands launching their Christmas adverts with glistening gifts, smiles, inspiration and warm music pulling at your heartstrings to get you into that Christmas spirit. Now as heart-warming as some of the adverts are, it is still a stark reminder of how much this festive season can cost!

Pockit has partnered with Perfumebargains.com

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:25:05 GMT

Pockit has now partnered with Perfumebargains.com – the online store bringing you top of the line fragrances at discounted prices. At Perfume Bargains there are selections of fragrances for him & for her, cosmetics and bath & body products. You could make savings of up to £30 on perfumes including; Dior, Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Gucci and much more. You can buy gift sets for those special occasions.

You could win £100 if you sign up this month!

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:24:02 GMT

This month, Pockit is offering everyone that becomes a cardholder the chance to win £100. The £100 will be loaded on to the winner’s Pockit Prepaid Card.

Our top money saving and budgeting apps

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:29:14 GMT

Keeping an eye on your budget is a very long and difficult process for many of us. Living in this fast paced environment, with expenses going up left right and centre. We have come up with some additional Top Money Saving apps as well as Top Budgeting apps.

Halloween is approaching fast!

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:25:01 GMT

Before you pick up last minute sweets, goodies and costumes for Halloween – stop! You may not need to! Here are some options to make Halloween a little less scary!

Zizzi's New Season Menu

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:50:35 GMT

Zizzi has partnered with food writer and Chef Gizzi Erskine to launch their new season three course menu. Fresh young talent, Joe Gray was spotted in the Prince’s Trust Tomorrow campaign by Gizzi and together the duo have created a fantastic new menu for Zizzi.

British Gas raise prices by up to 6%

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:07:31 GMT

Back in August 2012 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) announced that they were going to increase energy and gas prices by 9% from 15th October 2012 (Monday); this will collectively cost consumers approximately £3 million. It was said that it wouldn’t take long for other rivals to follow suit and it hasn’t.

Spend £25 or more at New Look or Marks and Spencer and get £100

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:16:33 GMT

Need a new wardrobe? Or already buying the Christmas presents? We are giving you the opportunity get some extra cash and whilst you shop!

It's that time!! Can you pass the university challenge?...

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:10:32 GMT

It's freshers week, you'll be trying out the union bar, joining societies for a small fee and buying books for lecturers. It all adds up!

iPhone alternatives to save you money

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:40:48 GMT

The recent Apple V. Samsung trial has highlighted the popular demand of smartphones. For many the iPhone is too expensive, so we have compiled a list of our favourite alternatives that won’t break the bank.

Why the Pockit Prepaid Card is a perfect bank card for students

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:07:39 GMT

Either you are going to university for the first time or you are a returning student managing personal finances can be one of the most difficult things you have to do. The key is to learn how to budget and actually stick to it. We’d like to show you how a Pockit Prepaid Card can help you do that.

Take Note of Price Increases and Adjust Your Budget Accordingly

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:12:41 GMT

Here is our new weekly instalment of Meet the Team – this week is Miriam’s turn. She is originally from South Africa and works as our office PA. She shares how she explores the UK on a budget and manages her money using a savings account.

Don’t lose your savings by making a mistake in online banking

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:35:49 GMT

The Daily Mail reported earlier this week (read article) that people have been losing their life savings by accidentally entering the wrong account numbers when transferring money online. Small mistakes when transferring money have resulted in the wrong person benefitting.

Social Media Intern Juri shares his tips to save money

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:37:09 GMT

This week we introduce another member of the Pockit team – Juri. He takes care of our social media. In this post Juri shares a couple of secrets on finding fashion bargains and tips on how to eat cheaper and travel on a budget.

Easy Steps To Prevent Yourself From Online Identity Theft

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:26:34 GMT

In one of our previous blog posts we talked about online identity theft and promised to share an infographic highlighting more steps you could take to avoid becoming a victim of online fraud. We divided the infographic into manageable sections like hints on what you can do when using a Mobile Phone or what you should look out for on Social Media and when using Email.

Train fares to rise well above the rate of inflation

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:06:39 GMT

Train fares are set to rise by up to 11% at the beginning of next year [link] , which is well above the inflation rate. This has been met with uproar by Unions and every day travellers alike as the government’s austerity measures are starting to kick in.