Banking Without Borders

Banking Without Borders

Technically Money

Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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61%
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About This Podcast

From digital banks and cashback cards to global accounts, FX, eSIMs, and life as a digital nomad or international expat, we focus less on hype and try to keep things simple: who a product is really for, how it makes money, and what the downsides actually are.


If you want clear thinking, real-world context, and fewer buzzwords and less BS when it comes to managing money, this is the podcast.

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S1E42 Up To 7.5% On Savings! UK Rates Update – Best Cash ISAs, Easy Access & More (March '26) 2026)

Mar 06, 2026 10m

In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we break down the best savings accounts in the UK right now and where savers can earn the highest interest.• Best Cash ISAs right now including Trading…

S1E41 Best & Worst Premium Bank Accounts for Insurance in the UK (2026)

Feb 27, 2026 23m

In this episode of Banking Without Borders, I break down the UK’s most popular premium packaged bank accounts and ask one simple question: which ones are actually worth paying for in 2026?I compare…

S1E40 Is Klarna Max a Real Alternative to Revolut Ultra?

Feb 20, 2026 24m

Revolut Ultra (£660/year) and Klarna Max (£540/year) both promise lounge access, travel insurance, points, subscriptions and “thousands” in annual value.But when you actually look under the hood,…

S1E39 The UK Credit Card Ladder: From Credit Builder to AMEX Platinum & Ultra Exclusive!

Feb 13, 2026 24m

In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we build the ultimate UK credit card ladder — starting with credit builder cards for beginners and working all the way up to premium lifestyle cards like…

S1E38 The Trading 212 Card: Rewards, FX, and the Trade-Offs

Feb 06, 2026 13m

In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we break down the Trading 212 card and discuss its benefits and why it is such a great rewards card. We cover:What the Trading 212 card actually is (and…

S1E37 Are Revolut RevPoints Worth It in 2026?

Jan 30, 2026 26m

In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we break down Revolut RevPoints and whether they’re worth caring about in 2026.We cover:How RevPoints are earned across Standard, Premium, Metal &…

S1E36 Nationwide vs Chase UK: Which Is the Better Bank in 2026?

Jan 23, 2026 21m

In this episode, we put Nationwide Building Society head-to-head with Chase UK to see which one really makes sense in 2026.We cover:Why Nationwide was missing from our last “best bank”…

S1E35 The Best Travel Cards for 2026 (And Why We Didn’t Pick Revolut or Wise)

Jan 15, 2026 16m

If you’re travelling abroad in 2026, using the wrong card could quietly cost you hundreds in hidden FX fees.In this episode of Banking Without Borders, Jonny and Jan break down what actually makes a…

S1E34 The Best Bank Accounts in the UK Right Now (Our 2025/26 Shortlist)

Dec 26, 2025 20m

In this episode, we shortlist the best current accounts in the UK and explain how we’d choose if we were switching banks heading into 2026. We look at six popular accounts, compare real-world…

S1E33 The £75,000 Entry Fee: Is the HSBC Expat Account Worth It?

Dec 12, 2025 21m

Is the HSBC Expat account the ultimate financial command center for global citizens, or just an overpriced status symbol?In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we tear down the velvet rope…

S1E32 Is Revolut Premium Actually Worth £80 a Year?

Dec 03, 2025 17m Transcript

In this episode, we dig into Revolut Premium - what you really get for £80 a year, who it makes sense for, and where the value genuinely comes from. We break down the banking perks, partner…

S1E31 Autumn Budget 2025: Cash ISAs Slashed & Savings Tax Hike Explained

Nov 26, 2025 9m Transcript

In this episode, Jonny breaks down the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it really means for everyday savers – beyond the headlines about £30bn in extra taxes.We cover:The cut to the Cash ISA allowance…

S1E30 PayPal’s New Debit Card: 1% Rewards, 20% Boosts… and a Ton of Confusion

Nov 21, 2025 15m Transcript

In this episode we look at PayPal’s new UK debit card and the PayPal+ rewards scheme. The headline numbers sound great — 1% back, tier boosts, and retailer offers up to 20% — but the rules are messy.…

S1E29 The Best Free Cashback Debit & Credit Cards in the UK

Nov 06, 2025 16m

In this BWB episode, we make the case that every transaction should pay you back, then run through the best free UK cashback options and a simple stack you can actually use day-to-day. We hit rates,…

S1E28 How to Start Freelancing (From a 7-Figure Freelancer)

Oct 30, 2025 25m Transcript

If you’re starting from zero, or finally taking freelancing seriously, this episode gives you a field-tested roadmap from Jan a 7-figure freelancer. We cover how to choose (and tighten) your offer,…

S1E27 Are Multi-Currency Accounts Worth It? (And Which Should You Choose)

Oct 27, 2025 27m Transcript

Not all multi-currency accounts deliver on their promise of borderless banking. Jonny and Jan dig into what these accounts really do, and which ones are genuinely worth using in 2025.They unpack the…

S1E26 Is Revolut Metal A Subscription Trap?

Oct 16, 2025 15m Transcript

Revolut Metal promises premium banking for about £15 a month - with travel insurance, trading perks and a stainless-steel card to prove it.But how much of that value actually comes from banking… and…

S1E25 Was Starling’s Rebrand a Fail & Revolut’s AI Gamble?

Oct 03, 2025 29m Transcript

Revolut is betting big on AI agents to handle customer service, sales, and even fraud cases, but are people really ready to trust a chatbot with their money?Meanwhile, Curve’s £120m sale to Lloyds…

S1E24 How to Budget on Any Income (and Build Wealth)

Sep 26, 2025 22m Transcript

In this episode, Jonny and Jan cut through the noise around budgeting. Forget complicated spreadsheets or patronising advice about skipping coffee, we share our own stories, the practical frameworks…

S1E23 Is Revolut Ultra Really Worth £45/€50 a Month?

Sep 19, 2025 15m Transcript

Revolut Ultra is one of the boldest products we’ve seen in banking: £45/€50 a month for lounge access, travel insurance, boosted savings, and 16 subscriptions Revolut claims are worth over £4,000 a…

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