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Guide
How to Check the Exchange Rate in Your Banking App
Learn how to check the current buy and sell exchange rate for a currency, like the euro or dollar, in your banking app in a few simple steps - right from home.
Market commentary
PKO Bank Polski Enters Portfolio Management: What It Means for Savers
PKO Bank Polski won regulatory approval to launch a portfolio management service. Here's what the move signals about deposit rates and how to protect your savings.
Guide
How to Log Into Your Banking App With Your Fingerprint
A step-by-step guide to turning on fingerprint or Face ID login in your banking app, so you don't need to type your password every time. Simple and safe.
Market commentary
KNF Fines PKO BP Over Structured Deposits: What It Means for You
KNF fined PKO BP PLN 47.5 million over irregularities in selling structured deposits. Find out what it means for your savings and how to pick a safe product instead.
Guide
How to Turn On Transaction Notifications in Your Banking App
A simple step-by-step guide to turning on SMS and push notifications for every card payment and transfer in your banking app. Plain explanations — learn how to spot an unauthorized transaction quickly and protect your money.
Market commentary
Poland's GDP growth accelerates to 3.8% - what it means for your money
Poland's GUS reported 3.8% y/y GDP growth for Q2 2026. Here's what the acceleration means for deposit rates, savings, and your loan installment.
Guide
How to Check Account Fees and Charges in Your Banking App
Learn step by step how to find the fee schedule in your banking app and check what you pay for account maintenance, your card, transfers, and ATM withdrawals.
Market commentary
AI Act in banking: bots must confess, but who checks?
Since 2 August, Polish banks must disclose bot conversations and label AI content, or face fines up to €15m. See what it means for you — and why enforcement isn't ready yet.
Guide
How to Order a New Payment Card Before It Expires
Learn how to check your payment card's expiry date in your bank's app and order a replacement before the old card stops working. A simple step-by-step guide.
Market commentary
Contactless BLIK on iPhone: PKO BP breaks the Apple barrier
PKO BP became the first Polish bank to run a contactless BLIK payment on iPhone without Apple Pay. Here is what it means for your wallet and bank choice.
Guide
How to Block a Payment Card in Your Bank's App If You Lose It
Lost your payment card or think it was stolen? This step-by-step guide shows you how to block your card in your bank's app so no one else can use it. Plain and simple — for anyone new to digital banking.
Market commentary
Poland's Franc Law: Payments Now Suspend Without a Court Order
Poland's franc-loan law took effect on 7 August 2026. CHF loan payments now suspend automatically by law, no court motion needed. Here's what it means.
Guide
How to Reset a Forgotten Banking App Password
Forgot your banking app password? A simple step-by-step guide to reset it using a text message code and log back in safely.
Market commentary
Polish Banks Post Record Q2 2026 Profits – What It Means for Customers
Polish banks posted record Q2 2026 profits despite a higher CIT rate. Here is what the results mean for your account and savings.
Guide
How to Check Your Account Number (IBAN) in a Banking App
A simple step-by-step guide to finding your IBAN in your banking app. Easy instructions in plain language, plus tips for common problems and a warning about phone scams.
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