Paid-for bank account is run via an app and offers interactive tools while ‘learning’ your spending habitsThe 2013 film Her was about a man who buys an artificially clever operating system for his computer “that listens to you,understands you and knows you”. So how would you feel about having that sort of relationship with your bank?A fresh bank being launched on Tuesday 3 May appears to be trying to tap into this vaguely sci-fi-ish concept. Called simply B, the bank is built around an app designed specifically for tablets and smartphones, and is offering a current account and a savings account (other products are promised). But the monthly fee that kicks in after 12 months could turn many people off.
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Source: theguardian.com