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Lost or stolen card

  1. 1Freeze your card in the app straight away.
  2. 2Message us so we can cancel it and send a new one.
  3. 3Check your recent payments for anything you do not recognise.
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Fraud or a payment you don't recognise

  1. 1Change your password and log out of every device in Settings.
  2. 2Message us in the app immediately and tell us which payments are wrong.
  3. 3Do not move money anywhere because someone told you to.
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26 questions across 6 topics

Getting started

How do I open an account?

Choose Open an account, tell us your name and email, set a password and answer three quick questions. Your account number appears straight away and you can start using it.

Who can open a Kestrelo account?

Anyone aged 18 or over who lives in the UK. You can hold one personal account, and you can open a separate business account for your business.

How do I log in?

Choose Log in at the top of any page and enter the email and password you used when you signed up.

Which plan should I choose?

Free covers everyday spending and saving. Plus adds unlimited Spaces and a better savings rate. Max adds travel and phone insurance and priority support. You can compare them side by side on the plans page.

Can I change my plan later?

Yes. You can move between plans at any time. A new monthly fee applies from your next billing date.

Payments and transfers

How do I move money between my accounts and Spaces?

Open Pay in the app, pick where the money comes from and where it goes, enter the amount and confirm. Moves between your own accounts and Spaces happen instantly.

Why was my payment declined?

The most common reason is that there was not enough money in the account the payment came from. Check the balance, move money from a Space if you need to, then try again.

Where can I see my payment history?

Tap any account on the home screen to see every transaction, grouped by day, with the balance after each one.

How long do transfers take?

Moves between your own accounts and Spaces happen instantly, and both balances update straight away.

Spaces and saving

What is a Space?

A Space is a separate pot that sits alongside your main account. Money in a Space is kept apart from your spending balance until you move it back.

How many Spaces can I have?

Up to 3 on Free, and as many as you like on Plus and Max.

How do I add money to a Space?

Open Pay, choose your main account as the source and the Space as the destination, enter the amount and confirm.

What does the ring around a Space mean?

It shows how close the Space is to its savings goal. The ring fills up as the balance grows.

Cards and security

How do you keep my account secure?

You get an alert for every payment, can freeze your card in a tap, and can log out of every device at once. We also pause unusual large payments and ask you to confirm them.

What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?

Freeze it straight away in the app, then message us so we can cancel it and send a replacement card. If you find it again before we cancel it, you can unfreeze it.

I think someone else has used my account. What should I do?

Change your password, log out of every device from Settings, and message us in the app immediately. Tell us which payments you do not recognise.

Will Kestrelo ever call me and ask me to move money?

No. We will never ask you to move money to a "safe account", and we will never ask for your full password. If someone does, hang up and contact us through the app.

Your account

How do I log out?

Choose Log out at the top of the home screen, or in Settings. Your session also ends automatically after 24 hours.

How do I change my email address or name?

Message us in the app and we will update it for you once we have confirmed it is really you.

Are there any fees?

The Free plan has no monthly fee. Plus and Max add extras for a monthly fee, shown on the plans page. We add no fees when you spend abroad on any plan.

How do I close my account?

Move any remaining money out of your account and Spaces, then message us in the app and ask to close it. We will confirm once it is done.

Business accounts

What do I need to open a business account?

Your name, your business or trading name, an email address and a password. It takes a few minutes and you can start using the account straight away.

Who can open a business account?

Sole traders, freelancers and limited companies based in the UK.

Can I keep my personal and business money separate?

Yes. A business account has its own account number and its own Tax pot, completely separate from any personal account.

How does the Tax pot work?

It is a Space that sits next to your business account. Move money into it whenever you are paid so it is ready when your tax bill is due.

Can I change plan later?

Yes. You can move between Starter, Team and Scale at any time from the app.

Contact

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Stay safe

How to spot a scam

Scammers often pretend to be from your bank. Knowing what we will never do helps you spot them.

  • We will never ask you to move money to a "safe account".
  • We will never ask for your full password or for codes we send you.
  • Check unexpected requests for money with the person directly, using a number you already know.
  • If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Take your time before you pay.