Starling Announces Joint Accounts: First Look

Today sees the launch of Starling’s new joint account feature on its customer accounts.

We invited Starling’s Lead Engineer, Sam Everington and Chief Platform Officer, Megan Caywood into the office to show us how it works.

One of the most exciting aspects of the new account for Starling, is now customers can fully migrate to the digital challenger bank and rely on it for all their banking needs. Instead of being split between an incumbent bank’s joint account and using Starling for their current account.

KYC requirements are met in a couple of ways, firstly it’s only available to customers with a Starling current account. Secondly the phones have to physically be in the same area. Customers then tap the photo of the person they want to have joint account with.

Rather than arranging time for both individuals to get an appointment with a bank, they can get a joint account the next time they’re both in the same room. Digital cards are available to use immediately after the account is made and a physical card is in the post on its way.

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