Wirecard and Starling bank

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Hello
Was reading about the issues relating to WireCard recently, I understand Starling Bank uses some of their technology. I seem to be able to log onto the bank account okay. Has anyone using Starling Bank notice any effect knock on from WireCard?

ischris85

I use starling bank and not noticed any issues.

The_Green_Hornet

I thought Starling used the Amazon Web Services platform..

StarlingAF

Hi, This is Alex Frean from Starling Bank. Happy to clear this up. We're a fully licensed UK bank. We don't use any Wirecard products or services. The actions taken by the FCA in relation to Wirecard Card Solutions Limited won't impact the availability of any of Starling's products or services. All deposits with us are covered up to £85,000 by the FSCS.

badger09

StarlingAF said:

Hi, This is Alex Frean from Starling Bank. Happy to clear this up. We're a fully licensed UK bank. We don't use any Wirecard products or services. The actions taken by the FCA in relation to Wirecard Card Solutions Limited won't impact the availability of any of Starling's products or services. All deposits with us are covered up to £85,000 by the FSCS.

Thanks Alex.
Always good to see company reps posting clarification.

If you contact the forum team, they should be able to give you Verified User status.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/site/forum-faqs/#posting

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Thanks Alex for clarifying this, that's really helpful