The Payments Council, which supervises banking transactions within the UK, has today announced ‘Paym’. This new service will enable account-holders to pay friends, family or other parties without having to abstract bank details and other personal information. Simply using a mobile number, UK consumers can wire funds in no time at all. Think of it as a unique account number all your contacts already have noted.
While BlackBerry devices are used by both businesses and consumers, this new system will make it even easier for owners to transfer money, without the need for mobile banking to be configured. That is unless you'd like to view balances and account details.
If you’re interested in taking part, you’ll be able to register from today should your bank actively support tying your mobile number to an account. Before you assume the system will be vulnerable to fraud, Neil Aitken, from the Payments Council, informed BBC that it’s a secure concept.
"The only thing that people would be able to do if they got your mobile number is pay you - it will be integrated in to your existing banking app so it's password protected."
HSBC, Lloyds, Santander and TSB are just a few of the UK banks who are supporting Paym. Other establishments, including Natwest, RBS and First Direct are reportedly joining later in the year. It’s a great way to receive funds without requiring a smartphone or mobile banking to be set up. As touched on above, all of your contacts who are able to send SMS and make calls to you will now be able to wire funds.
We recommend you check out the new Paym website for more details. Paym will launch on April 29th.
Source: BBC
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