Sibstar

01/09/2026

No one wants to believe that it will happen to them. But the truth is, scams can happen to anyone. Especially as the scammers become ever more sophisticated.

Today, Jayne is on One's Rip Off Britain, sitting down with Ceri, the daughter of someone who lost £2.1 million to a scam, and sharing advice on how to stay protected.

Tune in to BBC One today at 10.45

If the programme makes you think about someone in your life, head to our website to see how we can help.

31/08/2026

"I built Sibstar because I was that family."

I wanted to keep my mum safe, but the only option was to take away her access to her money. In essence, take away her independence.

My mum.deserved better. Families deserve better.

That's why Sibstar exists. And, it's why we're working with banks to give families better options.

Tune in to see Jayne on BBC One's Rip Off Britain, Tuesday 10.45

26/08/2026

Are you worried about a loved one being scammed, overspending or giving away money they can't afford?

When you're caring for a person living with dementia, a mental health condition, learning disability, or another vulnerability, you want them to be as independent as possible, but also safe.

We're talking about practical ways to keep your loved one safe in a free session with our friends at and on 24th September.

Comment 'safe' and we'll send you the link to sign up.

31/01/2026

Get peace of mind over everyday spending - whether it’s yours or someone you care about.

Sibstar ‘s debit card and mobile App is designed to support safe money management.

Here’s what you can do:

- Set daily and monthly spending limits to help budgeting.

- Receive real-time notifications every time the card is used for extra reassurance.

- Set a daily cashpoint withdrawal limit for added protection from those mistaken withdrawals.

- Immediately ‘freeze or unfreeze’ the Sibstar card in the app, so your money is safe if your card gets mislaid.

- Switch cashpoint withdrawals, contactless, online & phone use on or off at any time to adapt to your individual needs.

- And, more!

Do you know someone who Sibstar might help? Send it their way.

23/12/2024

Over Christmas, our lovely team will be taking some well-deserved time off to relax, recharge, and maybe even perfect their gingerbread house-building skills (though we suspect more will collapse than stand tall!).

Here are our opening hours during the festive period:

24th December: 9am - 2pm

25th & 26th December: Closed

27th December: 10am - 4pm

30th & 31st December: 8am - 4pm

1st January: Closed

2nd & 3rd January: Back to normal, 8am - 6pm

We hope you have a fantastic Christmas and New Year! As always, thank you for your continued support. If you need us during our open hours, we'll be here to help.

Wishing you all the joy of the season 🎄

P.S. If you’re building any gingerbread houses yourself, send tips our way—our staff could use the help! 🎅✨

26/11/2024

Be Scam Safe!

It's BBC's Scam Safe Week! A week of special programming, designed to spotlight what people can do to protect themselves and those they love from being scammed and Sibstar is getting right behind it!

Created to protect those most at risk, the Sibstar debit card and app helps reduce the chances of falling victim of scams, giving families peace of mind. We're joining the national conversation - will you?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.

For more information on BBC Scam Safe week, visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/scam-safe-week

The special week of programming is designed to spotlight what viewers can do to protect themselves and those they love from being scammed

19/11/2024

Being able to spend safely is important as Tracey explains...

06/11/2024

Helping people manage their everyday spending and keep their financial independence is at the heart of what we do at Sibstar. Our goal is simple: make life a little easier, keep money safe and secure, and help prevent scams.

It’s always a fantastic boost to receive positive feedback from our customers, showing us that we're genuinely making a difference. Knowing we’re providing a service that supports people’s day-to-day lives means the world to us.
Here’s to making spending easier and safer for everyone!

04/11/2024

One of Sibstar's loyal customers, Penny, explains why they looked for a better solution for Mike to make safer transactions...
Alzheimer's Society

31/10/2024

In 2022 the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau received more that 8,000 reports of romance scams. However, experts suspect the real figure is far higher, as many victims don't report the incidents, often due to shame.

Which is why we are working hard to prevent scams, particularly for those groups who are most vulnerable to fraud...

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/31415635/disabled-mum-conman-scammers-money-online-crime/

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