It’s best to cut your card into pieces, making sure to cut through the chip and magnetic strip and put the card in with your normal waste, rather than your recycling. It will still biodegrade more quickly than any other debit card plastic. If possible, don’t put all the pieces of the card in the same bin or with any related documentation such as receipts or statements.
Triodos Bank will not charge you for cash withdrawals from any ATM in the UK. However, some ATM providers may charge for using their machines to withdraw cash. There is a charge for withdrawing cash from abroad, please see our tariff for details.
Cash cannot be paid in to the Triodos Current Account. You can make payments into your Triodos Current Account by bank transfer or online. If you wish to pay a cheque into your account, you can send them via our freepost service to our office in Bristol - Freepost TRIODOS BANK. This is an untracked 2nd class service, however, if you are sending in cheques or original documents, you may wish to use our registered address (this will require a stamp):
Triodos Bank
Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AS
Please include the sort code and account number of the account you wish the cheque to be credited to.
You can withdraw up to £300 per day in the UK (or the equivalent of £500 per day for withdrawals overseas) per cardholder from ATMs accepting Mastercard.
You’ll need your access code to activate your debit card. This can be found in the Triodos Mobile Banking App or Internet Banking.
If you have the Mobile App, start by logging in and then go to 'More, then 'Cards' and select the debit card you wish to activate, then select ‘Activate your card’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
Don't have the Mobile App? Download via the App Store or Google Play to manage your money on the go, easily and securely. To download the app, you'll need a compatible smartphone or tablet - running Android 6.0 or higher, or Apple iOS 14 or higher.
Alternatively, you can log in to Internet Banking, go to ‘Self service’ and ‘Cards’ which will take you to old Internet Banking to view your access code.
Once you have your access code, send a text message to 57887 with the following message: 'TRIODOS PINACT', followed by your access code, followed by the last four digits of your card number - you need a space between sets of numbers. For example: TRIODOS PINACT 123456 1234.
You'll be sent your card PIN via text message within a couple of minutes - don't forget to delete that text message after memorising your PIN.
You're ready to use your card - remember to sign the back.
Please note that some mobile providers do not process text messages to 5-digit numbers. If you text and do not receive a response from us within 10 minutes, please call us on 0330 355 0355 and press the option to activate your card. You will need your debit card and access code to hand and will receive the PIN at the end of the call.
Historically, smaller challenger banks such as Triodos had no option but to utilise one of the “big four” banks (NatWest Group, Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays) for payment clearing services.
So it is not unusual to see banks of Triodos’ size (or indeed some far bigger organisations) still utilising the “big four” clearing banks.
However, there is currently a real drive by the government, via the Payments Systems Regulator, to promote competition in the banking sector and to encourage innovation in payment systems.
This has resulted in a wider choice of clearing options (including alternative providers and/or direct clearing) now available to challenger banks.
While changing our clearing arrangements would be a very large undertaking we continue to review the options, remaining conscious of maintaining a high quality of service for all our customers.
Yes - you can use your card wherever you see the Mastercard logo. There are charges for using your card abroad - please see our tariff for details.
The debit card is made from a 'natural plastic' of compacted renewable resources such as plant leaves and corn. The card itself is now believed to have the strongest environmental credentials of any debit card in the UK market. Only the chip and strip are not recyclable.
£20,000 per day for Personal current account payments
£100,000 per day for Personal savings account customers.
£100,000 per transaction for Business customers.
The Faster Payment limit is cumulative and includes all amounts authorised on that day, even payments set for a future date. You are able to make multiple Faster Payments a day, but once the daily limit is reached, the payment needs to be made as a CHAPS payment, with a fee of £20.00.
If you are making payments above £20,000 there are new daily payment limits. Find out more.
Yes, you can. You may find it helpful to rename your accounts to make identifying and distinguishing them a bit easier. To do this, go into ‘Account settings’, select the account you would like to change the name of, then click on ‘Account name’. Once here you can amend the account name.
Yes, we do offer joint accounts. You can apply via our current account page.
To see what consents are active on your account, log into Internet Banking and go to ‘Account Profile’ and then ‘Open Banking Consents’. If you use our mobile app you can find this under ‘More’, ‘Preferences and privacy’.
You can send money from your Personal current account via Internet Banking or the Mobile App.
There are daily limits set depending on the type of payment and how you authorise the payment. The Faster Payment limit is cumulative and includes all amounts authorised on that day, even payments set for a future date. You are able to make multiple Faster Payments a day, but once the daily limit is reached, the payment needs to be made as a CHAPS payment, with a fee of £20.00.
See below for the daily authorisation limits for Faster Payments and CHAPS.
Faster Payments (Free of charge)
Digipass - Up to £20,000
Mobile App passcode - Up to £250
CHAPS (£20 fee)
Digipass - Up to £3m
Mobile App passcode - Up to £250
If you opened your account through the Mobile App and went through the ID and selfie check you can authorise payments up to £20,000 with your mobile passcode.
If you are making payments above £20,000 there are new daily payment limits. Please click here for more information.
Yes, Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is an account name-checking service that has been introduced to combat fraud and misdirected payments. Triodos is part of the UK industry-wide scheme for incoming and outbound payments, and a CoP check will be performed every time you send money from your Triodos account. We encourage you still continue to check payment details in line with our guidance, and regularly review our website for information on how to prevent fraud.
Setting up a Direct Debit should be done through the company who will be claiming the Direct Debit. You can cancel a Direct Debit in Internet Banking by going to Self Service, Account settings, then Direct Debits, however you will need to contact the company who claim the Direct Debit to cancel it with them as well.
No, we don't currently offer Apple Pay or Google Wallet (Google Pay or Android Pay) however we are working towards offering Apple Pay and Google wallet in the future. In the meantime there may be some providers which allow you to register your card to be able to use a mobile wallet.
We don't offer unarranged overdraft facilities on the current account. Overdrafts are designed for short term borrowing. We can offer an overdraft facility where there is a specific purpose to cover unexpected expenses, for an agreed timeframe up to a maximum of 6 months. We don’t offer overdrafts to be used as a buffer in case of need. Eligibility criteria applies, with minimum 3 months' salary required to be paid into the account. We do this to ensure we only lend what people can afford to safely borrow. If you need to apply for an overdraft or to increase your limit please call us on 0330 355 0355. Our opening hours are published on our help and support page.
When you send money, we will check with the bank you’re sending money to that the name on the account matches the bank details you’ve provided, and let you know if they don’t.
One of the following results will appear on your screen:
The recipient account name is a match
Means the recipient account name you entered matches the payee’s account name.
The recipient name you gave us is a close match, but not exactly the same as the name held on the account
Means the recipient name you gave us is a close match to the name held on the account but not an exact match. We will show the name on the account you’re paying to help you decide whether it’s the right person. You should also double-check the details and request another CoP check before sending any payment.
The recipient name you gave us is not the same as the name held on the account
Means the recipient name you gave us is different to the name held on the account. You should double-check the details and request another CoP check, otherwise your money could be sent to the wrong account.
It is important to be aware that if you choose to go ahead anyway, and the account does not belong to the intended recipient, we may not be able to get your money back.
The recipient bank account does not exist
Means it may be that the recipient account sort code or account number has been entered incorrectly, or the account may be closed. You will need to check with the recipient if their details are correct before you are able to make a payment. If an account does not exist, the payment can't be made.
Unable to check the name, please try again later
Sometimes we won’t be able to check the name on the account you’re sending money to. That doesn’t mean that anything’s wrong. It could just be that the payee’s bank or building society isn’t using CoP yet.
You can continue with the payment – but always double-check yourself that the account name and details are correct.
We are unable to verify these details with the recipient bank at this time – please check the details before continuing
Sometimes we won’t be able to check the name on the account you’re sending money to. That doesn’t mean that anything’s wrong. It could just be that the payee’s bank or building society isn’t using CoP yet.
You can continue with the payment – but always double-check yourself that the account name and details are correct.
To report your card lost or stolen please call us on 0330 355 0355 (or +44 (0)1179 739339 if calling from abroad) to speak to our 24/7 card services department. Unfortunately we do not have a facility to offer emergency cash in the instance where your card has been lost or stolen. A new debit card should arrive at your home address within five working days.
If you cannot find your card, you can put a temporary block on it by texting TRIODOS LOCK, followed by your six digit access code, followed by the last four digits of the sixteen digit number on the front of your card to 57887. For example, TRIODOS LOCK 123456 1234.
Your access code and the last four digits of your card number can be found in internet banking. This block can be lifted if the card is later found in a safe place
We want to make it easier for you to use your account, while keeping it secure. So we’re gradually rolling out a number of improvements over the coming months, to give you more ways to authorise payments with enhanced security.
We've produced a short online video to show you how to set up your digipass and activate your online banking. Watch the video on Youtube now, or follow the steps below.
You can also sign into online banking using the Triodos Mobile Banking App, find out how to here.
To get started, you will need your digipass, the pin for your digipass and your security word. When you first use it you will be prompted to change your digipass PIN to something memorable. You can do this by following these simple steps:
When your PIN has been changed successfully, an eight-digit code will be displayed.
To login to internet banking, continue to the Triodos homepage. Instructions on how to login are here.
You can stop sharing your account information at any time. To withdraw consent you should contact your third party provider. You can also withdraw consent by logging into your Triodos Internet Banking and go to ‘Account Profile’ and then ‘Open Banking Consents’. If you use the Triodos Mobile Banking App you can find this under ‘More’, ‘Preferences and privacy’.
When you log in to Internet Banking using the QR code reader in the Triodos App, you’ll then be able to authorise payments from your Personal Current Account under £250 with either your mobile passcode, Face ID or Touch ID. To authorise payments of £250 and above you’ll need to use your digipass.
If you opened an Online Saver or Online Saver Plus account using the Triodos App, then you can also authorise payments in Internet Banking with the Triodos App.
Our card department provides 24 hour transaction monitoring on the Triodos Debit Card and will block a transaction or a card if required. In this event they will send a text message asking you to call them. The will ask standard identity questions around your personal details and investigate the transaction with you. They will not ask for the card PIN, three-digit CVV code on the back of the card or any information regarding your digipass.
You can cancel a standing order through Internet Banking or through the Triodos Mobile Banking App.
In Internet Banking, go to your account, select ‘Upcoming’, select the Standing Order you wish to cancel, and select ‘Delete’.
In the Triodos Mobile App, go to your account then the ‘Upcoming’ tab and select and delete the payment.
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