I just opened an Easy Saver in the Android app.
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Still showing as “on its way” for me (iOS). Not that I intend to apply for it - there are better easy access rates elsewhere.
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I’m on Android. When I used “update all” in the Play store, Starling wasn’t one of the apps included.
But, if I searched for Starling directly, it allowed me to update it, and now I have the Easy Saver account option.
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The option is there, but it still says “on its way” if I go into it. I jumped the gun 
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Thanks 
I’ve been valiantly reading up on the feature in an effort to gauge the benefit.
I’m struggling to see where I might use it.
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If you’ve ever used Stripe, they have an option called Link, where they already know your card details and you can confirm it using 2FA (SMS usually).
I think it’s similar, but this option is better or different to that or even Google or Apple Pay, I’m not sure? I haven’t seen many places offering it
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Pretty much, yeah. I’m surprised Starling are endorsing it because merchant take-up has so far been pretty tiny. I can only recall seeing it on Dominos and possibly The Hut?
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Not just me then. 
I have seen it for a good number of years with LBG on their Visa cards, never used it
Ah, I get it.
Seems like they’ve given us something rather niche. Can’t see me using it, either.
Digital bank Starling has significantly expanded its base at a prominent location in central Cardiff which is the largest multi-let office building in the city.
The bank has leased additional space at the Brunel offices it occupies in Fitzalan Road.
Starling already occupied 27,907 sq ft on the fifth and eighth floors of the multi-let office building.
Now it has taken an extra 14,445 sq ft of space on the 14th floor, under a new single five-year lease for the entire 42,352 sq ft, at an annual rental of £18 per sq ft. Starling was represented in the transaction by property agency JLL.
Property consultancies Cooke and Arkwright and Knight Frank are joint letting agents for Brunel. They acted on behalf of landlord Castleforge.
Brunel is a 225,000 sq ft landmark building that dominates the city’s skyline and is the largest multi-let office building in Cardiff city centre. It has floor plates capable of accommodating up to 220 staff per floor.
The building has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, with a reconfigured reception area, business lounge and on-site Kin & Ilk coffee shop, crèche and fully refurbished, high-quality office space.
Starling was founded in 2014 and provides more than four million current and business UK bank accounts, with offices in London, Cardiff, Southampton and Manchester.
Rhydian Morris of JLL said: “The expansion floor acquired by Starling Bank at Brunel House provides impressive views of Cardiff as well as this letting being a welcome boost to the office take-up and more importantly the creation of new job opportunities in the City. The amenity offer at the building is of high quality with the flex offer, coffee shop, business lounge, bike parking as well as the shower and changing facilities and I am sure that Starling Bank will continue to be very happy at Brunel House.”
Mark Siddons, of Cooke & Arkwright, said: “It is very satisfying to have secured this outcome for the landlord in what is currently a slightly uncertain office market. The quality of the new CAT A refurbishment and a proactive approach from the landlord offered a great opportunity for Starling Bank to expand its Cardiff office. We are confident the quality of the building will continue to match Starling’s needs and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Mark Sutton, partner at Knight Frank, added: “Starling is a great example of Brunel’s capacity to allow tenants to grow within the building. With suites from 600 sq ft upwards - including plug & play office suites ready to occupy from day 1 for hassle-free relocation - through to entire 14,000 sq ft floors for larger organisations, Brunel can flex with the needs of occupiers.”
Jack Beckett, leasing manager at Castleforge added: “We are delighted that Starling Bank has chosen to take additional space in Brunel and continue to grow its regional headquarters in one of our assets. Brunel has undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years, offering tenants a wide range of amenities. At Castleforge, we work with tenants to deliver spaces from a blank slate through to fully fitted and managed spaces, ensuring a smooth day-to-day running.”
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This seems to be hot on the heels of last week’s ‘we want people back in the office, but we don’t have enough room’ discussions. At least it is convenient for Queen Street station, I guess. 
In other news, my new Saver became available today. I really wish they hadn’t nerfed the in-credit interest though.
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Am I right in thinking that the new home page has lost the Xmas snow thing?
Working for me (iOS). Just give your phone a shake.
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Oh yeah
Thanks 
So, the new Easy Saver is a little weird. Whilst it is nice you can see how much interest has accrued so far, you can’t transfer money into it automatically with a standing order. You can only do this manually.
I don’t understand their thinking there.