How our virtual assistant can help

 

And if it can’t help, it’ll put you through to a helpful human who can. Just make sure you have device notifications turned on. This way we can let you know when we’ve replied.

Lost or stolen cards

Lost or stolen cards

How to cancel a lost or stolen card and securely order a new one.

Manage contact details

Manage contact details

How to update contact details like your address or phone number.

Card declined

Why your card was declined and what to do next.

 

Keep your question simple

Try to start with a short, simple question like ‘How do I order a statement?’. If we need more information, you can add this later.

 

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If the virtual assistant can’t help, it will find someone who can

We’ll usually connect you to a helpful human who will reply as soon as possible.

 

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Mobile Banking app

Mobile Banking app

 

Where to find the virtual assistant

You’ll find our virtual assistant in the support section of our app. Just select ‘Message us’ to start. We’re here to help 24/7.

 

How to set up the app

 

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Set up the Mobile Banking app

Set up the Mobile Banking app

 

Where to find the virtual assistant

You’ll find our virtual assistant in the support section of our app. Just select ‘Message us’ to start. We’re here to help 24/7.

Download app

How to set app

Our virtual assistant explained

  • It’s our expert support system that gives you help with more than 240 everyday banking subjects.

    Just start a chat with our virtual assistant to get help. If it can’t answer, we’ll usually pass you on to a helpful human who can.

    They’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If you have notifications switched on, we’ll let you know when they’ve replied – so you can get on with your day while you wait.

    You can then return and reply when it suits you best.

    Our advisers are available at the following times.

    • Banking and savings accounts – 24/7, seven days a week.
    • Credit cards – 24/7, seven days a week.
    • Mortgages – Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm.
  • If our virtual assistant can’t help, we’ll pass you on to one of our helpful human advisers. They’re available at the following times.

    • Banking and Savings Accounts – 24/7, seven days a week.
    • Credit Cards – 24/7, seven days a week.
    • Mortgages – Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm.
  • Yes. You’re securely signed into your account through the app, which is the safest way to bank.

    But it’s still important you don’t share anything private like your username, password, memorable information, card number or PIN.

  • Turn on device notifications for our app and we’ll let you know when you’ve got a new message.

    To turn on notifications on an iOS device:

    1. Go to ‘Settings’ then select ‘Notifications’.
    2. Select our app from the list under ‘Notification style’.
    3. Toggle the ‘Allow notifications’ switch to on.

    To turn on notifications on an Android device:

    1. Go to ‘Settings’ then select ‘Notifications’.
    2. Select our app from the list under ‘Notifications’.
    3. Toggle the ‘Allow notifications’ switch to on.

Banking online

Manage your profile, money or cards from your sofa with our app or Online Banking. You can even pay in a cheque on your phone!

What you can do online

Staying safe online

We use up-to-date security systems to help you keep your money safe when you bank online.

How we protect you

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