Is there a non-app version of Chase?

bigpat

It turns out that the Chase app, as recommended in the Weekly Money Tips email (02/05/2023), isn't compatible with my Motorola e20. I've looked on their website too and it seems to just say "Get the app".

Does anyone know if there's a non-app way of getting this deal?

TheBanker

No, Chase only exists as an app. Unfortunatly you won't be able to bank with them if you don't have a compatible mobile phone.

cymruchris

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6444023/is-there-a-non-app-version-of-chase

No there's not, and don't think there ever will be - you have to ask yourself why it's not compatible with your existing handset. Technology marches on, and handset security does as well. Some phone technology doesn't have the capability to meet the security standards for banking apps. Over time, more and more banking apps will demand better security, so you may find that existing financial apps will also cease to work. There may come a point where, in order to use financial apps on your phone you'll have to consider getting a more secure handset. You may access your other accounts through a web browser of course, and so don't see the need for a new phone - but that may be the way to go if you want access to some of the latest financial products. (Chip savings for example currently offer 3.71% interest on their easy access app based savings account - and are fully FSCS protected).

RG2015

bigpat said:

It turns out that the Chase app, as recommended in the Weekly Money Tips email (02/05/2023), isn't compatible with my Motorola e20. I've looked on their website too and it seems to just say "Get the app".

Does anyone know if there's a non-app way of getting this deal?

My phone isn't compatible but fortunately my wi-fi iPad is. The reason I say wi-fi is to emphasise that it is not necessary to be connected to the cellular phone network to access the Chase UK app.

RG2015

cymruchris said:

No there's not, and don't think there ever will be - you have to ask yourself why it's not compatible with your existing handset. Technology marches on, and handset security does as well. Some phone technology doesn't have the capability to meet the security standards for banking apps. Over time, more and more banking apps will demand better security, so you may find that existing financial apps will also cease to work. There may come a point where, in order to use financial apps on your phone you'll have to consider getting a more secure handset. You may access your other accounts through a web browser of course, and so don't see the need for a new phone - but that may be the way to go if you want access to some of the latest financial products. (Chip savings for example currently offer 3.71% interest on their easy access app based savings account - and are fully FSCS protected).

It doesn’t need to be a phone / handset. My non cellular iPad works for all banking apps, including Chase UK.

I imagine that other non cellular tablets will also be fine for the Chase UK app.

booneruk

bigpat said:

It turns out that the Chase app, as recommended in the Weekly Money Tips email (02/05/2023), isn't compatible with my Motorola e20. I've looked on their website too and it seems to just say "Get the app".

Does anyone know if there's a non-app way of getting this deal?

Seems a bit odd a phone less than two years old isn't compatible with Chase. What is it about the handset that makes it incompatible? EDIT - I've just done some reading, it appears it may be because the handset uses Android GO - a slimmed down version of android.

[Deleted User]

Buy an iPhone. You will get at least five/six years of updates. Android lets itself down with failing to ensure updates are available beyond two years. It may be ok with Google or Samsung. Perhaps someone can recommend a cheaper android that will get updates for some time.

Middle_of_the_Road

[Deleted User] said:

Buy an iPhone. You will get at least five/six years of updates. Android lets itself down with failing to ensure updates are available beyond two years. It may be ok with Google or Samsung. Perhaps someone can recommend a cheaper android that will get updates for some time.

And how much are Apple phones? so 5 years and it's useless?
Hardly an economic strategy to be able to access savings apps.

[Deleted User]

Middle_of_the_Road said:

[Deleted User] said:

Buy an iPhone. You will get at least five/six years of updates. Android lets itself down with failing to ensure updates are available beyond two years. It may be ok with Google or Samsung. Perhaps someone can recommend a cheaper android that will get updates for some time.

And how much are Apple phones? so 5 years and it's useless?
Hardly an economic strategy to be able to access savings apps.

Or buy two or three android phones for cheaper. Up to the person. I'd rather pay more and have a phone that works for longer. It's not just gonna be one app...  "buy cheap by twice"

Wheres_My_Cashback

[Deleted User] said:

Buy an iPhone. You will get at least five/six years of updates. Android lets itself down with failing to ensure updates are available beyond two years. It may be ok with Google or Samsung. Perhaps someone can recommend a cheaper android that will get updates for some time.

Personally I'd never buy an iphone. Far too expensive compared to Android ant not any better, but that's subjective of course. You could buy a few budget Android phones over the next few years capable of running Chase and you still have change left over compared to an iphone.
There is a specific Chase thread, on this subject. My spare Xiaomi cost less than £50, is 3 years old and can run Chase.

booneruk

[Deleted User] said:

Buy an iPhone. You will get at least five/six years of updates. Android lets itself down with failing to ensure updates are available beyond two years. It may be ok with Google or Samsung. Perhaps someone can recommend a cheaper android that will get updates for some time.

I've had plenty of Android phones that were supported through three major versions of android, and all of them cost considerably less than any iPhone. It's all about the manufacturer - look at their record on updates and base your purchasing decision on that if long term upgrade support is important to you.

Oh, and I bet not many iPhone users only upgrade their handset after 5 years.