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Airtime UP– what’s in it for them?

elsien
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edited 16 December 2025 at 3:39PM in Mobiles
 02 are pushing a bit to upgrade from Airtime to Airtime up. Which apparently used to be called inspire or something.
Free, and they’re selling the benefits of it, but it requires linking up bank accounts via open banking.
I have read the extra information, but it’s clear as mud as to what that means in practice with regards to what bits of my information will be shared and to whom.
If anyone could offer any insights, I would appreciate it. 
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.

Comments

  • Don't overthink it, it gets you redemptions at £5 rather than 10 and (apparently) some extra cashback offers.

    Just link up an account that's got no activity and really doesn't matter. 
  • PHK
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    elsien said:
     02 are pushing a bit to upgrade from Airtime to Airtime up. Which apparently used to be called inspire or something.
    Free, and they’re selling the benefits of it, but it requires linking up bank accounts via open banking.
    I have read the extra information, but it’s clear as mud as to what that means in practice with regards to what bits of my information will be shared and to whom.
    If anyone could offer any insights, I would appreciate it. 
    When you go to link your account, it tells you exactly what they will be able to see and for how long. It then gives you the option to confirm or cancel. 

    Basically they can see your transactions but not your balance.
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