Finances
NatWest Introduces 48-Hour Delay Gambling Block Feature
NatWest has restated it’s commitment to financial capability for customers by introducing a 48-hour delay gambling block on debit cards. The feature is effective for both physical and virtual debit …
Read moreNew Toolkit to Address Gambling Related Financial Harms
GamCare is launching a comprehensive toolkit for financial institutions, gambling businesses and debt advice agencies across the UK to help them recognise, support and refer customers experiencing …
Read moreBarclays Introduces 72 hour Delay to Gambling Block Feature
Barclays has added a ‘cooling off’ time delay to its gambling block feature to further support customers looking for additional control over their spending on gambling sites, apps or in venues.
Read moreGambling on Credit Cards Banned in Great Britain
The Gambling Commission’s ban on using credit cards for gambling has come into effect for all consumers in the UK today (14 April 2020).
Read moreResearch: Gambling-Related Financial Harms
Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking at how financial services firms (like banks and credit card companies) can help reduce gambling-related harm.
Read moreNew partnership between GamCare and NatWest
We are now working with NatWest to increase the availability of our services on the high-street. This new partnership allows us to use unused consulting rooms within NatWest banks to offer treatment to our …
Read moreGamCare’s New Gambling Related Financial Harm Initiative Launched
The link between problem gambling and financial harm is well established – 66% of callers to the National Gambling HelpLine disclose that they are have some level of debt. Someone affected by a gambling …
Read moreGambling Commission Considers if Credit Cards Should be Banned
The Gambling Commission is currently considering whether to ban the use of credit cards for gambling. GamCare is seeking your views to inform our response to this consultation.
Read moreStarling Bank Launches Gambling Blocker
Starling Bank, a mobile-only banking service in the UK, has launched a blocking tool which lets customers take control over gambling transactions.
Read moreMonzo give customers option to block gambling transactions
Monzo is a digital, mobile-only bank based in the United Kingdom. They have just introduced an option for customers to block gambling transactions if they want to.
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