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Been using it since launch - simple, straightforward, does what it says without a hitch. Once I transferred money I bought some gold and have been buying a little more each month whilst keeping track of my spending. Worked on my family holiday in France and look forward to using the new currencies.Excally12
Developer Response
Thanks for the 5 star review Exactly12! We really do appreciate it. If you are enjoying the Glint App, please "invite a friend" via the menu. Have a great day! Team GlintNot bad, if you know what you’re doing
First, the bad news. The inflation-beating qualities of gold is a myth. Gold is a commodity, and it’s price fluctuates, so you shouldn’t think of it as a savings account; it’s an investment account albeit a low-risk one. You may end up with less than you put in. And transaction fees of 0.5% is worse than a lot of debit cards. Also, your deposits aren’t FSCS protected.
Now the good news. 0.5% is really good for investments, and the fact that you can spend it with having to convert it back into currency is an extra bonus, if you ever did need to liquidate your holdings. It’s also useful if you need a MasterCard without getting a credit card (as we saw when the Visa network went down).
It’s a decent idea, and could work for you. but you do need to be aware what you’re getting into here. If you want to get into investing, but don’t have a lot of capital this could be a good place to start.Show lessBeepyBlurp
Developer Response
Hi BeepyBlurp, Thank you for your comment, we're glad you like what Glint is offering and we welcome your thoughts on gold. As you rightly point out, the gold price does fluctuate, however our research shows that given inflation and the relative staying power of gold compared to the £, it can help you mitigate the erosion of your cash. By using gold as currency you are able to take advantage of its value as a constant. We would also add gold is seen as the ultimate store of value, by saving and spending gold you are able to save in the same currency you spend - something that cash, due to inflation and low interest rates, does not allow. We note your point on Glint accounts not falling under the FSCS protection scheme. This is true, however all Glint accounts are safeguarded and segregated by a Tier 1 UK bank. The gold you hold with us is entirely yours, allocated to you and held in a Brink's vault in Switzerland. If the financial system went down you would still be able to spend gold on your Glint card and event if Glint went down you would still be able to redeem your gold. Thanks again for your comment and observations. Improving our app, speaking to clients and making sure that we share their interests in protecting their wealth, are essential to us. Please don't hesitate to get back in touch if we can ever help you with anything. Best wishes, GlintGreat app +
It’s more than an app per se. It’s an account, and it works very, very well after using it for a few weeks. This is a great idea and easily puts gold in your hands. It’s still developing so hence the 4*. I’d like to see up front page the gold price per unit, so I can check that instantly in the app without having to fiddle with entering 1g to find that out, or going to a separate site, as I do, to watch the gold price reach the level at which I want to buy. I’d also like to see a history of my purchases, what I paid, when, and how much gold I bought, etc. Is this asking too much, I wonder? Just my thoughts. Meantime, I love it. Thank you.Show lessHarryjunior
Developer Response
Thanks for the 4 star review Harryjunior! We really do appreciate it. You should be able to see your purchases in the app, if you can please reach out to customer support. If you are enjoying the Glint App, please "invite a friend" via the menu. Have a great day! Team GlintAmazing app
Glintpay is a very innovative and forward thinking Fintech. This is an amazing app and a great idea. The ability not only to trade gold but to also have the ability to pay with the simple convenience of contactless payments at any store is fantastic. I highly recommend this to anyone who is money conscious and would like to have a safe deposit and be able to trade currency with great ease. Also for those who believe that gold is the way forward. Glint wants to bring back the gold standard and that’s something I believe a lot of people would stand by.Show lessSilvian23
Developer Response
Thanks for the 5 star review Silvian23! We really do appreciate it. If you are enjoying the Glint App, please "invite a friend" via the menu. Have a great day! Team GlintWords of caution
Still waiting to be on-boarded after signing up a few weeks ago. The queue seemed to move quickly, but for almost a week now nothing happened. While I can’t yet comment on the actual product, in the meantime I read a worrying opinion article about Glint which deserves to be mentioned (Google: “Glint Pay - Thoughts and Warning - By Roy Sebag”). While I will wait for my turn with Glint, I will definitely use caution in the process.Show lessFlightpete
Developer Response
Hi Flightpete, Have you received your card yet? If you have any questions do let us know. You can drop us an email on support@glintpay.comExcellent
I’ve been a precious metal stacker since 2015. This is much easier. Just got my card this week. Loaded it with £500. Exchanged the £500 into 16gr of gold. Easy. No worry about having to sell my physical anymore. Although I will always keep some physical. Straightforward to use. Will see how it goes then hopefully take my fair out of the bank. Put it hereShow lessMaranatha Rob
Developer Response
Thanks for the 5 star review! We really do appreciate it. If you are enjoying the Glint App, please "invite a friend" via the menu. Have a great day! Team GlintThe Glint Standard
Gold is money; and nothing else. I'm living on the new Gold Standard because I VALUE my capital and RESPECT my wealth. There has never been a more accessible and inexpensive method to own gold in history. I prefer the blood, sweat and tears of the sun over clamshells, feathers and paper every time.Show lessTigrisSDR
Very new, very old, and very different
The fact that Glint is different from the ground up is what sets it apart from any other debit card. You can deposit your money, in gold or pounds and spend in either.
I decided I wanted to keep some of my money in gold yet still have instant access. If you're after the same you might want to explore further. Easy to use, good and very friendly client services.Show lessW1111111
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback, it's great to have you onboard :)Love this app!
Buying gold through an app on my phone – genius.
This app gives me easy access to other forms of currency that I otherwise would have trouble managing. Amazing!Pej1991.
