London Series: Monzo, Bank Online yang Bagus untuk Pendatang Baru(English)

When a student first arrives in London they are almost completely stranded financially. Without a BRP or proper identification in London, it is almost impossible to get a bank account which is an essential part of student life. However, once sufficient information is acquired by a student they may look to Monzo to open a bank account quickly.

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Monzo is especially useful for newcomers to London. Monzo’s registration process is very quick and easy. All a student needs to do is provide proper identification and apply through the smartphone application. This is incredibly useful as as most banks require physical interaction to open an account and after that it takes a while for the account and card to be ready for use. Monzo’s ability to eliminate the bureaucratic hassle of opening a bank account makes it especially friendly for students who have just arrived in London and need a place to store their cash.

Notable Feature

One of Monzo’s most notable features is its simplicity. Monzo is relatively easy to open and use as their are many features to support transactions. For example, one asking for money to someone Monzo provides a feature that allows the user to share a link that demands a payment. Features like this display how Monzo’s features are able to provide a user-friendly experience for students who have recently arrived in London.

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Monzo is a very easy banking application to use for transactions. First, it has a copious amount of features that allow for easy use. This helps users do certain things in a different way to when using other banking apps such as quicker transactions. Also, Monzo creates a social landscape through the app in the form of identifying contacts who have Monzo accounts. This is very helpful because it saves users the trouble of adding new accounts.

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Link to Monzo:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monzo-mobile-banking/id1052238659

London Series: Apple Pay, Aplikasi Pembayaran yang Menggantikan Dompet (English)

A massive shift that a student has to go through when moving to London is using technology. London is one of the most advanced cities in terms of using such technology that it has ingrained itself deeply in the daily life of Londoners. One amazing example of a technology-integrated life is Apple Pay, the smartphone application that has removed physical cash and wallets.

Situation

Apple Pay is arguably one of the most essential applications when going out in London. As London’s currency is very coin heavy carrying physical cash is an incredible nuisance. Furthermore, carrying a loaded wallet with both notes and coins is dangerous and troublesome. Apple Pay completely eliminates this problem by providing a virtual wallet accessible through several gestures depending on the device it is used on. This magnificent application can be used almost anywhere to luxury retail stores to street vendors as most sellers in London accommodate e-money.

Photo by Shopify from https://www.shopify.com/apple-pay

Notable Feature

Apple Pay’s most notable feature is its convenient. Apple Pay only requires a student to carry their phone anywhere they go as it is the only hardware needed to access the application. This is very significant as it eliminates so many things wrong with the usage of physical cash such as weight, quantity and having to carry coins. Also, Apple Pay can be used for transactions involving public services. The Tube and buses accept Apple Pay making the application more dominant in the fintech landscape of London.

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Apple Pay does not provide support for joint usage but can be used with other users. This primarily comes in the form of paying any bills when eating out together and buying things in bulk. Also, Apple Pay comes in handy as it is directly connected to a user’s bank account. This allows the user to check their balance instantaneously and not worry of having to top up funds in the application.

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Link to Apple Pay:

https://www.apple.com/apple-pay/

London Series: UNiDAYS, Dapatkan Promo Mahasiswa untuk Belanja Apa Saja (English)

Living in London, any student is spoiled for choice when wanting to buy something. Unfortunately, the expensive price of products sold in London becomes a main concern for students looking to fulfil their daily needs. However, UNiDAYS is able to provide students with various promos and discounts for a wide range of products and services.

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UNiDAYS is very useful when it has a partnership with a company which enable UNiDAYS to offer exclusive deals. Firstly, UNiDAYS often provides deals for products. Companies such as Foot Locker and Samsung enable UNiDAYS to provide deals for students to enjoy. This is really useful because students do not need to worry about finding these deals and can buy the things they want at a lower price. Also, UNiDAYS provides deals for services. Companies such as Pure Gym and Nike provide services which are either free or discounted in comparison to their normal prices. Services are primarily within the realm of health and fitness which allows students to stay healthy at a cheaper price.

Notable Feature

UNiDAYS’ most notable feature is its singularity. UNiDAYS is able to compile a diverse list of promotions from various different companies which allows students to browse through them all from the app. This is really great as it organises all the deals available into one directory and offers exclusive deals with renowned companies to regular students. This allows students to choose any deal they want conveniently and confidently.

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UNiDAYS is not really meant to be used with other people but it is able to allow people to do or buy things together. UNiDAYS can help students feel more connected with their peers by purchasing or paying for things similar to them. For example, students can sign up for Pure Gym together at a lower price because of the deals provided by UNiDAYS. This allows students to continuously bond with their peers while staying healthy.

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Link to UNiDAYS:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/unidays-student-discounts/id599608562

London Series: Amazon, Belanja Online Hanya dari Smartphone (English)

Moving to London for the first time can become very overwhelming in the sense of making your accommodation feel like home. Students usually go through this process by buying essential and non-essential items to decorate or be available at their place of residence. It may be a confusing task in terms of finding where to buy certain items or comparing prices. Amazon addresses both these issues by creating an online market that allows students to buy any item instantly.

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Amazon is useful at any time a student needs to buy some sort of item. First, it is a really useful tool when moving in. Amazon gives students a massive selection of items ranging from hangers to fridges. Coupled with Amazon’s ability to help students order instantly and ship the items to their location, this makes Amazon incredibly useful to have as the moving in process becomes nearly hassle-free. Furthermore, Amazon is useful at buying items necessary for academic life. Amazon allows students to find certain things they need such as books for references or a new laptop. This saves students time as the instantaneous ordering process is hassle-free and cost-free with Amazon Prime. Lastly, Amazon is particularly useful during Black Friday sales. Students are able to find incredibly large discounts on a variety of items such as Ipads or books. This is very enticing as students can purchase items that they usually could not considering the limits of their budgets.

Photo by Amazon and Samsung from https://www.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo

Notable Feature

Amazon’s most notable features are its convenience and Amazon Prime. Firstly, Amazon is incredibly convenient as it sells almost anything that can be sold at one place with an instantaneous payment process. This is very useful as students do not need to worry about finding stores that sell certain items as nearly everything is sold on Amazon. Also, Amazon Prime is an incredibly subscription to sign up for due to its next-day shipping. This helps students receive any time they buy nearly instantaneously.

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Amazon cannot be really used together with other people but there are several ways it can. First, students could sell things on Amazon to make a bit of money. This can be useful if a student is able to create a product people will buy to help them finance their life in London. Also, Amazon can be used to gift other people. Buying a gift for another person only requires a change in delivery address and a heads up to the recipient of the gift.

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Link to Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo

London Series: Shopping/Payments (English)

Money is an incredibly important factor in a student’s life as they need money to purchase items essential for their personal and academic lives. As a result, the usage of money is crucial for a student to take into consideration. Fortunately, applications within the London e-commerce market are abundant and varied. These applications are very useful in helping students connect with sellers and use money more efficiently. Primarily, the e-commerce application market in London can be categorised into shopping and payment where those two sectors are usually tied together but can be used separately:

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