Activity

• How do I track my spending activity?

  With Spare, you can easily track and monitor your spending across different accounts. Under the Activities section, you can: see transactions from a specific account search for a specific transaction by name, date or amount filter for specific transactions within a given time period see transaction details (merchant, category, date, and exact details) export transaction information to pdfFew readers

Security

• Spare's security

  Security Our first priority is your data security. Spare uses SSL 256-bit encryption, the same security standard that banks use. You can rest assured that all your personal information is safe and fully encrypted. All connections are made through secure, open banking channels provided directly from your bank. Privacy When you agree on giving access to your bank accounts for Spare, it means that Spare can use your data without the ability to store any of your login credentials or chaFew readers

Budget

• How do I add a budget?

  From the home page, click on Add a budget Select a name for the budget, you can use anything you like! Choose the duration- do you want to monitor this amount per week, per month or per year? Select the category or merchant that you want this budget to be in charge of Enter the maximum amount you want to spend for this budget Click confirm and you can start monitoring how much you’ve spent. We’ll notify you when you get close to the budget or exceed it!Some readers

Account Settings

• How do I delete my Spare account?

  We'd hate to see you go! To delete your Spare account, go to the More menu and click on Settings Under the Accounts section, you will be able to select Delete Spare AccountFew readers

• What is discreet mode?

  Keep your information private from peeping eyes 👀 With discreet mode, you can hide sensitive data such as your account balance. To activate discreet mode, go to Settings, then to Manage Discreet Mode, and you will be able to easily toggle it on or off when you need to.Few readers

Pay with Spare

• Do I need the app to make a payment?

  If you've received a link to make a payment, you can make the payment by selecting your bank and confirming the payment request - no app needed!Few readers

• Is it safe to pay with Spare?

  Payments made through Spare are very safe since each transaction has to be authorized by you via your online banking provider. No payments will ever be made without your consent. Also, no credentials will ever be shared with Spare. You will only be using your credentials with the bank you use and trust.Few readers

• How do I make a payment?

  With Spare, you can request and receive payments instantly by securely linking your bank account. This is all enabled with open banking technology. Go the Pay tab in the app and choose to send or request money. You can also select Pay Bills and choose from a variety of businesses to make payments to.Few readers

Bank Accounts

• How do I connect another account?

  From the More page, click on 'My accounts'. click on the '+' icon in the top right corner to add another account. You can then select the bank you'd like to add and continue the consent and connection process with your bank provider.Some readers

About Spare App

• Where can I get the app?

  Spare is currently available on iOS and Android. Spare on iOS Spare on AndroidFew readers

Linking Bank Accounts

• I can't find my bank

  To use Spare, you need to connect a checking, savings or credit card account. If you'd like to see your bank added to Spare, ping us on the live chat or email us your suggestion. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates of new integrations.Some readers

• How do I connect my AlSalam Bank account

  A couple of things to know when you are linking your AlSalam Bank Account in Bahrain: What is the CIF? CIF is the Customer ID, which is the trailing digits of the IBAN Number post the last 6 digits: BH34ALSA00 132473 100100 How do I enter my phone number The format of the phone number is 973 followed by your Bahraini mobile numberFew readers