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  • Bigwheels1111
    Bigwheels1111 Posts: 3,057 Forumite
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    loo Looks safe to me.

    https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/chip-app-review-is-it-the-best-way-to-save#:~:text=£119.87-,Is%20Chip%20safe%20to%20use%3F,Services%20Compensation%20Scheme%20(FSCS).
  • OceanSound
    OceanSound Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


  • jimexbox
    jimexbox Posts: 12,483 Forumite
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    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
  • dgpur
    dgpur Posts: 207 Forumite
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    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    Money you deposit via Chip is actually deposited in Clearbank which is fully FSCS protected. That’s why even though Chip aren’t protected, they are right in saying that your money is. Should Chip go under, not only will your money be safe, but we shouldn’t even lose interest, as that is held in Clearbank too.
  • OceanSound
    OceanSound Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2023 at 6:59PM
    jimexbox said:
    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
    How about If Chip goes under?

    Factually correct, but economical with the truth?

  • dgpur
    dgpur Posts: 207 Forumite
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    jimexbox said:
    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
    How about If Chip goes under?

    Factually correct, but economical with the truth?

    They clearly tell you that the money is held with ClearBank. Who are the ones that actually hold your money. No-one is lying to you.
  • OceanSound
    OceanSound Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    dgpur said:
    jimexbox said:
    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
    How about If Chip goes under?

    Factually correct, but economical with the truth?

    They clearly tell you that the money is held with ClearBank. Who are the ones that actually hold your money. No-one is lying to you.
    Economical with truth  dosen't ALWAYS equate to lying.
  • dgpur
    dgpur Posts: 207 Forumite
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    dgpur said:
    jimexbox said:
    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
    How about If Chip goes under?

    Factually correct, but economical with the truth?

    They clearly tell you that the money is held with ClearBank. Who are the ones that actually hold your money. No-one is lying to you.
    Economical with truth  dosen't ALWAYS equate to lying.
    Economical with the truth, sure. Like the way they plaster that they are powered by ClearBank all over their website and in the actual app. So desperate to hide the truth that they are.
  • OceanSound
    OceanSound Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    dgpur said:
    dgpur said:
    jimexbox said:
    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
    How about If Chip goes under?

    Factually correct, but economical with the truth?

    They clearly tell you that the money is held with ClearBank. Who are the ones that actually hold your money. No-one is lying to you.
    Economical with truth  dosen't ALWAYS equate to lying.
    Economical with the truth, sure. Like the way they plaster that they are powered by ClearBank all over their website and in the actual app. So desperate to hide the truth that they are.
    'Plaster all over their website'. Good one. Let's try 'plastering' it on the main web page. 
  • OceanSound
    OceanSound Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    dgpur said:
    dgpur said:
    dgpur said:
    jimexbox said:
    jimexbox said:
    I don't use chip myself, but I'm at a loss as to why it's so hard for some to understand their business model. They are fully regulated by the FCA, they don't claim to be a bank or have FSCS protection. That is not their business model.


    Their website says this:

    FSCS Eligible

    Eligible deposits in our savings accounts are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

    If that doesn't scream 'have FSCS protection ' then what will? 


    The bank chip uses for deposits has fscs protection. So it's factually correct. 
    How about If Chip goes under?

    Factually correct, but economical with the truth?

    They clearly tell you that the money is held with ClearBank. Who are the ones that actually hold your money. No-one is lying to you.
    Economical with truth  dosen't ALWAYS equate to lying.
    Economical with the truth, sure. Like the way they plaster that they are powered by ClearBank all over their website and in the actual app. So desperate to hide the truth that they are.
    'Plaster all over their website'. Good one. Let's try 'plastering' it on the main web page. 
    I think I’m just going to leave you to your paranoia and unwarranted sense of superiority.
    You could attempt to discuss the point(s) and not make it personal.
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