Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my money protected by the FSCS?
- I have/my business has a bad credit history, can I still get a business account?
- Can I apply online?
- Can I get my sales/revenue paid into my account directly?
- How do I withdraw cash?
- How much does the cardonemoney Business Account cost?
- Why am I charged a transaction fee for purchasing something on my card outside of the UK?
- How can I check my balance? Do you send paper statements?
- Can I apply if I'm a sole trader
- Do you provide online account management?
- Do you pay interest?
- Do you offer cheque books?
- Do you offer loans and overdrafts?
- Do you offer Direct Debits?
- How do I pay a bill/transfer money?
- Where is my money kept - is it safe?
- How do I deposit cash or cheques?
- I am having trouble logging in. Can you help?
- What are your call centre opening times?
- Do I have an IBAN or SWIFT code?
- What is Confirmation of Payee?
- What payments and account types will CoP apply to?
- How will it affect me?
- How is my data kept safe and secure?
- Still have queries about CoP?
Is my money protected by the FSCS?
CardOneMoney is a trading style of Spectrum Payment Services Limited who are an FCA Authorised Payment Institution. This means we are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Instead, we have segregated your funds in a safeguarding account with our chosen banking providers (Barclays Bank PLC, National Westminster Bank plc or the Bank of England). This means those funds would be separated from our other assets in the event of our insolvency and used to repay you and other clients. Any money on your card is held in a safeguarded account held by the card issuers (Fair Payments Limited) chosen banking provider (Barclays Bank PLC, National Westminster Bank plc). Fair Payments Limited is a subsidiary of Equals Group PLC. Registered Office: 3rd Floor, Vintners’ Place, 68 Upper Thames St, London, EC4V 3BJ. Barclays Bank PLC, National Westminster Bank plc and the Bank of England provide us with safeguarding account(s), but do not monitor the funds we place on the safeguarding account or how we operate these accounts. As an FCA Authorised Payment Institution it is our responsibility to segregate funds.
I have/my business has a bad credit history, can I still get a business account?
Yes, you can. You can get a cardonemoney Business Account, regardless of credit history. We don't carry out any credit checks**. We will need to ensure that your business is not entering or is already in an 'Insolvency Event' (please see our Business Account Terms and Conditions for a full definition of 'Insolvency Event').
Can I apply online?
Yes, you can. Simply click here to complete our online application form. If you have any problems, or require some assistance, please telephone 0844 846 5122 (Calls will cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge) and one of our advisors will guide you through the process. We are open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm (closed weekends and bank holidays).
Can I get my sales/revenue paid into my account directly?
Yes, you can. It couldn't be simpler. We should be able to let you know your account number within 3 working days of receiving your application. Just put your details into your invoice to have payments made directly into your account.
How do I withdraw cash?
You can withdraw cash from most cash machines (ATMs) that display the Mastercard Acceptance Mark using your card and PIN. There is a maximum limit per transaction of £250, with a daily total limit of £450.
It is also possible to withdraw cash over the counter at any high street bank, up to a maximum of £2,000 per day. To use this service you will need to present your card along with photo identification.
You can also get cash back from some retailers who offer this service.
How much does the cardonemoney Business Account cost?
From just £12.50 per month you get a business current account that allows you to manage your finances easily and hassle free. An application fee from £55 will apply. You'll get access to our online account access system and access to our account management team who are just a phone call away. You also get the added convenience of a cardonemoney Corporate MasterCard, so you can use it to shop or withdraw money at home or abroad. You can add up to 4 additional people to the account at any time for £5, per person. If there are insufficient funds in your Billing Account to cover a standing order that you have set up, we will notify you by text 5 working days in advance. If there are still insufficient funds to make the payment 2 working days before it is due to be paid, we will text you again and notify you that we have not made the payment. If there are insufficient funds in your Billing Account to cover a direct debit we will notify you by text on the day the direct debit is due to be paid. We will keep trying to pay the direct debit up until 5pm so you will have until that time to deposit cleared funds into your Billing Account for the direct debit to be processed. These text alerts are free (other service provider charges may apply) and there is no charge for failed payments.
Please see What It Costs for a full tariff of the account.
Please see our Summary Card Charges for fees that apply specifically to the card.
Why am I charged a transaction fee for purchasing something on my card outside of the UK?
Transactions fees are charged for converting your money into a foreign currency. We charge 2.75% of the transaction amount when you use your prepaid card to make a transaction in a currency other than pounds. For example: if you were to spend £100 outside of the UK we will charge you a £2.75 transaction fee. For currency exchange fees (daily and historical) please visit the Mastercard website.
Please see our Summary Card Changes for fees that apply to the card.
How can I check my balance? Do you send paper statements?
You can check your balance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using your online account, click here to log in. You can view your statement online or print for safe keeping. The statements can be displayed in various formats designed to be compatible with most cloud accounting software providers.You can also check your balance by telephoning your personal account manager on 0871 811 1779 (Calls cost 11p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge), and they'll let you know your balance and inform you of any upcoming debits from your account. If you have registered your mobile phone number with us, you can also check your balance by sending a text to 60777 containing the word "BALANCE". You will be charged by your standard network rate for sending the text request to us, and £0.15 by us for sending the text back to you.
Can I apply if I'm a sole trader
Yes, you can apply, whether Sole Trader, LLP, or Partnership. However, we restrict our account to businesses with a turnover of £2m Per Annum or under. There are other restrictions - Please see our terms and conditions Here.
Do you provide online account management?
Yes, you will be sent a secure password which will allow you to login to your secure online account. When you login for the first time you will be asked to set up two step authentication to be able to securely access your account online at any time. Using your online account you will be able to check balances, view statements, order a second card, authorise and amend direct debits, set up and amend standing orders, pay your bills via our Faster Payment service, set up your text alerts and amend your personal details.
Do you pay interest?
No, we are unable to pay interest on any funds credited to us.
Do you offer cheque books?
Cardonemoney doesn’t issue cheque books for its customers. We find that most of our customers prefer making payments online or by card. Cheques can be deposited however, using the provided giro book, in any Barclays branch.
Do you offer loans and overdrafts?
Not at the moment but we are currently working on offering our current account customers borrowing facilities.
Do you offer Direct Debits?
Yes we do. All you need to do is give your account details to the company you wish to set up a direct debit with and they will take care of the rest. You can manage all your direct debits when you log into your online account.
How do I pay a bill/transfer money?
You can pay bills from your account by Direct Debit, Standing Order or same day/next day Faster Payment, either by using your online account or by telephoning the call centre (please see opening times).
Direct Debits
Simply give your sort code and account number to the company you wish to pay. You can view your active & cancelled Direct Debits on your online account.
Standing Orders
In order to set up a Standing Order on your account you'll need the sort code and the account number of the organisation you're paying. Sometimes they'll also require you to have a reference number.
Electronic Bank Transfer
You can transfer funds out of your account to any other UK bank account via Faster Payment1. Please see the details for this service below.
| Same Day Faster Payments | Received at Beneficiary Bank |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Immediately |
| Next Day Faster Payments | Received at Beneficiary Bank |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday before 16:302 | Next day |
| Saturday/Sunday | Tuesday |
1 Some banks only accept BACS payments. These take 3 working days
2 If you affect a Next Day Faster Payment after 16:30 Monday to Friday, it will be received at the beneficiary bank the following working day.
Where is my money kept - is it safe?
Yes, your money in your billing account is held securely with our chosen banking provider (Barclays Bank plc, National Westminster Bank plc or the Bank of England). Any money on your card is held in a safeguarded account held by the card issuers (Fair Payments Ltd) chosen banking provider (Barclays Bank plc, National Westminster). Fair Payments Limited are a subsidiary of Equals Group PLC. Registered Office: 3rd Floor, Vintners' Place, 68 Upper Thames St, London, EC4V 3BJ.
How do I deposit cash or cheques?
You can deposit cash and cheques using only the bank giro forms provided by us. You
will need to deposit these at any Barclays branch by using the completed form. Please
refer to our terms and conditions
for details of the cheque clearing rules. We do not accept cheques payable to a
third party and endorsed in your favour.
What are your call centre opening times?
Phone lines are open:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (closed weekends and bank holidays)
Live chat is open:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Saturdays 9.30am to 1pm (closed Sundays and bank holidays)
Do I have an IBAN or SWIFT code?
IBAN stands for International Bank Account Number, which you can use when making or receiving international payments.
Your IBAN doesn't replace your sort code & account number - it's an additional number that contains extra information to help overseas banks identify your account for payments.
A SWIFT code (or SWIFTBIC, as it's sometimes known) is a code that helps overseas banks identify which bank to send money to. For example, if an overseas bank is sending to a payment to your CardOneMoney account, they'll need to know our SWIFT code.
Your IBAN & SWIFT number is displayed in the log-in area of your online access.
Top of PageWhat is Confirmation of Payee?
Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a messaging service introduced to help prevent fraud and payments being sent to the wrong account, keeping your money safe and secure.
What payments and account types will CoP apply to?
CoP covers all payments made from and to GBP accounts in the UK that have a sort code and account number. CoP focuses on Faster Payments, BACS, CHAPS and standing orders.
How will it affect me?
CoP is being added to your account in two stages; the first for payments arriving into your account, and the second for payments leaving your account.
At present, CoP will only assist with the first stage.
To support this, the person or business sending you the money must ensure they have the correct account details for you. This includes:
- Your full name or your registered business name, exactly as it appears in your account.
- Your sort code and account number.
It’s important to let us know as soon as possible if your personal details change at all.
Later in the year we will be adding the functionality that allows you to verify outgoing payments to UK accounts too.
How is my data kept safe and secure?
Your data is safely stored to the highest standards in accordance with UK data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy. This system is rigorously checked and we are regulated and monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Still have queries about CoP?
For any other queries relating to CoP, please use the Contact Us form or call our customer service team for help.
