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How does cashback work on a current account?

A cashback account rewards you for payments you make every month. Learn how cashback is calculated, what qualifies, and what to look for in an account.

Current account vs savings account: how to find the right fit for your finances

When it comes to opening a bank account, you’ll normally be choosing between two options: a current account or a savings account. But what’s the difference? And how do you know what’s the best option for your finances?  

How two-factor authentication keeps you safer online

You have a password on our online accounts for the same reason you have a lock on your front door – so that only people with the right key can enter. But this first line of defence sometimes isn’t enough to keep hackers out online. In fact, 81% of security breaches are due to weak or stolen passwords.  That’s where two-factor authentication (2FA) comes in.

Gender diversity at Zopa

A balanced and diverse workforce is important to Zopa. We strongly believe in creating a fair and inclusive working environment across race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, disability and gender. In 2018, we signed the Women in Finance Charter which encourages companies to have at least 33% women in senior management.

Research: More than half of consumers set to secure car finance online

More than half (56%) of car finance set to be secured online for the first time ever  Brits put off by the tradition of haggling for car finance, with nearly half (49%) of Brits saying haggling isn’t part of modern life. Savvy Brits could save nearly £800* as a result of digital deals. Online car finance purchases are expected to rise by 33%**.

What the winter economy plan means for your finances

This blog was updated 18th December 2020 The chancellor has unveiled his support package to get us through the winter months. Money expert Laura Whateley explains what they mean for your finances In September.

How to plan a country wedding for £15,000

Zopa’s hassle-free loans have helped 1,000s of couples make it to the altar (Representative APR 17%). But while we can help with the finances, you don’t want us planning the wedding itself (teal anyone?). So for inspiration, we asked wedding planner Lauren Goodman of Bluebird Creative to show us how she’d plan an elegant country wedding.

Some wedding planning tips from a real-life wedding planner

The 2020 wedding season was a bit of a slow one, but that doesn’t mean your planning needs to be. We asked wedding planner Nonie Leonard, for some real tips for getting the planning started, building your budget and some hints for how to actually stick to it My first advice to recently engaged couples?

How to plan a wedding for £5,000

Zopa’s hassle-free loans have helped 1,000s of couples make it to the altar (Representative APR 17%). But while we can help with the finances, you don’t want us planning the wedding itself (teal anyone?). So for inspiration, we asked wedding planner Lauren Goodman of Bluebird Creative to show us how she’d plan a wedding.

Garden upgrade ideas for £5,000 (or under)

Zopa’s hassle-free loans have helped 100,000s people do up their homes. Representative APR 17%.  But while we make managing your money feel good, we’ve turned to the experts to show you how to spend it to make your home look good.

How to renovate your living room for £15,000 (or under)

Zopa’s hassle-free loans (Representative APR 17%) have helped 100,000s people do up their homes. But while we make managing your money feel good, we’ll leave it to the experts to show you how to spend it to make your home look good.

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