# Emma News & Updates **URL:** https://community.emma-app.com/c/news/7.md [Latest](https://community.emma-app.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.emma-app.com/categories.md) --- ## [Emma is temporarily unavailable – Google Cloud outage (20 Oct)](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-is-temporarily-unavailable-google-cloud-outage-20-oct/8045)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-is-temporarily-unavailable-google-cloud-outage-20-oct/8045 "2026-10-20T09:59:31Z")
Hi everyone, Since around 7am today, Emma isn’t working because our cloud provider, Google Cloud, is having a major outage affecting services in London. Google has confirmed the issue on their side. This is a technical… --- ## [Emma Job Positions](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-job-positions/1012)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-job-positions/1012 "2026-03-02T19:19:43Z")
Hello friends, this is not really a news, but we are hiring. I will try to keep this thread open with all the roles we are looking for, which you can also find here (https://angel.co/emma-35/jobs). Senior Product Des… --- ## [Emma for Employers](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-for-employers/7556)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-for-employers/7556 "2025-08-05T14:19:14Z")
Hey everyone, You might’ve seen this in your inbox — we’re trialing a new initiative: Emma for Employers. The idea is simple: companies can now offer Emma Ultimate to their employees as a workplace benefit. We’re curr… --- ## [About the Emma News & Updates category](https://community.emma-app.com/t/about-the-emma-news-updates-category/14)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss the latest Emma news and updates. --- ## [\[NEW\] Pending Transactions Categorisation](https://community.emma-app.com/t/new-pending-transactions-categorisation/7310)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/new-pending-transactions-categorisation/7310 "2026-08-10T12:57:38Z")
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know we have built a piece of tech to progressively allow categorisation of pending transactions. We have not really announced this because the tech is dynamic and changes over time a… --- ## [The Emma Stocks & Shares ISA is here](https://community.emma-app.com/t/the-emma-stocks-shares-isa-is-here/7778)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/the-emma-stocks-shares-isa-is-here/7778 "2026-04-09T16:13:49Z")
Today we’ve launched our Stocks & Shares ISA in :united\_kingdom:. You can now: • Invest up to £20,000 per tax year • Buy ETFs and funds • Pay £0 trading fees • Keep your ISA flexible • Track your investments alongs… --- ## [NordVPN is now included in Emma Ultimate](https://community.emma-app.com/t/nordvpn-is-now-included-in-emma-ultimate/7796)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/nordvpn-is-now-included-in-emma-ultimate/7796 "2026-03-10T08:44:36Z")
We’ve just added NordVPN to Emma Ultimate. Emma helps people budget, save and invest, but managing your digital life also means thinking about online privacy. That’s why NordVPN is now included for free in the Emma Ult… --- ## [Our new investment product](https://community.emma-app.com/t/our-new-investment-product/7761)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/our-new-investment-product/7761 "2026-02-01T11:54:50Z")
Hey guys, if you have updated the app, you might have seen we are launching a new investment product today in partnership with Seccl. This product gives you: Stronger protection: Your assets are held with an FCA-reg… --- ## [🎉 3 new features to make Emma even better](https://community.emma-app.com/t/3-new-features-to-make-emma-even-better/7673)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/3-new-features-to-make-emma-even-better/7673 "2025-10-29T12:52:59Z")
Hey everyone :waving\_hand: We’ve just rolled out three updates to give you more control over how Emma tracks your money: :money\_with\_wings: Transfer category All your internal transfers are now automatically detected … --- ## [We have added new bank logins! 🇬🇧](https://community.emma-app.com/t/we-have-added-new-bank-logins/6229)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/we-have-added-new-bank-logins/6229 "2025-10-27T19:18:30Z")
Hey guys, as mentioned in a previous thread, we have included new bank logins in the app: Allied Irish Bank Bank of Ireland UK Burton Credit Card Cashplus Cater Allen (Coming soon) Chase (Coming soon) Chelsea Building… --- ## [Extra members are here!](https://community.emma-app.com/t/extra-members-are-here/7645)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/extra-members-are-here/7645 "2025-10-14T15:43:23Z")
Hey guys, We’re excited to introduce Extra Members, available exclusively on Emma Ultimate :tada: Now you can invite up to 4 extra people to your plan and give them full access to all Ultimate features. Here’s how it … --- ## [No More Detective Work:](https://community.emma-app.com/t/no-more-detective-work/7379)
**Author:** [@ShaharAsh](https://community.emma-app.com/u/ShaharAsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/no-more-detective-work/7379 "2025-04-05T12:39:30Z")
NEW FEATURE DROP :tada: No more detective work you’ll now see which account your transactions belong to at a glance. One less tap, way more clarity! --- ## [Pre-approved transfers](https://community.emma-app.com/t/pre-approved-transfers/7180)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/pre-approved-transfers/7180 "2024-11-15T12:05:29Z")
Hey guys, we have just enabled “pre-approved transfers”. These are also called Variable Recurring Payments and they are part of Open Banking. You should be able to deposit in Emma without having to be redirected to yo… --- ## [Emma is using Plaid to go global](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-is-using-plaid-to-go-global/406)
**Author:** [@lilli](https://community.emma-app.com/u/lilli)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-is-using-plaid-to-go-global/406 "2024-05-03T08:39:06Z")
As you might know, we are launching in the :us: and :canada: in next 2 weeks! Our new partner, which is helping us expand, has just launched in the UK. It’s already providing lots of integrations and might also help us … --- ## [Important changes to the Emma Free plan](https://community.emma-app.com/t/important-changes-to-the-emma-free-plan/6900)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/important-changes-to-the-emma-free-plan/6900 "2024-04-20T09:51:55Z")
Hey guys, We are writing to let you know that we are making some changes to our Free plan. These changes come with the introduction of new limits in terms of the functionality you will be able to access in the app for … --- ## [\[New\] Emma App TestFlight](https://community.emma-app.com/t/new-emma-app-testflight/6867)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/new-emma-app-testflight/6867 "2024-04-02T17:04:21Z")
Hey guys, we are opening again our TestFlight for the long term. The link is here: Join the Emma - Budget Planner Tracker beta - TestFlight - Apple Happy testing. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Data export & Emma Spaces](https://community.emma-app.com/t/data-export-emma-spaces/6645)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/data-export-emma-spaces/6645 "2023-11-23T20:21:13Z")
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know you will now see your Emma Spaces when exporting your Emma data. Before this, we would export all the transactions in one single list, while now these are categorised by space. … --- ## [Cashback Now Available In Emma 🐻](https://community.emma-app.com/t/cashback-now-available-in-emma/3010)
**Author:** [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/cashback-now-available-in-emma/3010 "2023-08-20T18:10:21Z")
Evening everyone! If you follow us on socials you’ll probably be able to tell that we’re really excited about cashback launching in Emma :joy::rocket: We’ve been working super hard to bring you loads of new and excitin… --- ## [Personal Finance is not Taboo interview series 🤑](https://community.emma-app.com/t/personal-finance-is-not-taboo-interview-series/6155)
**Author:** [@ainsley.bilton](https://community.emma-app.com/u/ainsley.bilton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/personal-finance-is-not-taboo-interview-series/6155 "2023-06-22T13:09:02Z")
We are so excited about our new series we have launched accross our social media platforms called “Personal Finance is Not Taboo” where we have taken to the streets of London to discuss our favourite topic- Money! … --- ## [Make a trade for a chance to win £1,000! 💸](https://community.emma-app.com/t/make-a-trade-for-a-chance-to-win-1-000/6371)
**Author:** [@ainsley.bilton](https://community.emma-app.com/u/ainsley.bilton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/make-a-trade-for-a-chance-to-win-1-000/6371 "2023-06-01T14:48:27Z")
Hi everyone! I am thrilled to let you know we are running a new giveaway with a chance of winning £1,000 in cash. In order to join the competition, you just need to make a trade in the Emma invest product. Whether you … --- ## [90 Day reconnection rule end](https://community.emma-app.com/t/90-day-reconnection-rule-end/5853)
**Author:** [@sean.read](https://community.emma-app.com/u/sean.read)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/90-day-reconnection-rule-end/5853 "2023-04-26T16:51:51Z")
Apparently the 90 day rule has come to an end, will this be implemented to reflect the app ? --- ## [We are moving committed to budgeting](https://community.emma-app.com/t/we-are-moving-committed-to-budgeting/6215)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/we-are-moving-committed-to-budgeting/6215 "2023-04-24T08:56:41Z")
Hey guys, leaving a quick note here in case you wonder. We are moving committed spending to the Budgeting section, so we are freeing some space in Analytics. The way we are seeing this is: Analytics: a place to visu… --- ## [Introducing new Emma limits and changes to the plans](https://community.emma-app.com/t/introducing-new-emma-limits-and-changes-to-the-plans/6166)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/introducing-new-emma-limits-and-changes-to-the-plans/6166 "2023-04-19T09:01:16Z")
Hey guys, I am writing to let you know we are making some changes to our Free and Plus subscription plans. These changes come with the introduction of new limits to the number of banks you can connect to and the on-dem… --- ## [Vote for Emma in the British Bank Awards 🏆](https://community.emma-app.com/t/vote-for-emma-in-the-british-bank-awards/6143)
**Author:** [@ainsley.bilton](https://community.emma-app.com/u/ainsley.bilton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/vote-for-emma-in-the-british-bank-awards/6143 "2023-03-30T08:53:35Z")
Hey everyone! :wave:t3: We’re so excited to be nominated in the 2023 British Bank Awards for “Best Personal Finance App” and would love for you to support Emma by voting for us! :bear::purple\_heart: Vote for Emma today… --- ## [Start improving your credit history in Emma!](https://community.emma-app.com/t/start-improving-your-credit-history-in-emma/6140)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/start-improving-your-credit-history-in-emma/6140 "2023-03-28T15:35:30Z")
Hey guys, I am thrilled to announce that starting today our customers will be able to report their rent payments to Experian in order to improve their credit position! We understand how important it is to build a stron… --- ## [Emma Ultimate is here!](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-ultimate-is-here/5580)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/emma-ultimate-is-here/5580 "2023-03-23T08:53:29Z")
We’re thrilled to announce this new subscription plan :tada: Made with businesses, families, and the self-employed in mind, Ultimate introduces powerful new features like Spaces, Unlimited Bank Transfers and Business Ac… --- ## [Start Investing With Emma](https://community.emma-app.com/t/start-investing-with-emma/3225)
**Author:** [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/start-investing-with-emma/3225 "2023-01-12T11:15:04Z")
Hey everyone! :grinning: Have you seen that we’ve added a couple more investment platforms into Emma? :raised\_hands: We now have Wealthsimple, Nutmeg, Coinbase, Fidelity, and Etoro! You can even connect Wealthsimple, … --- ## [Share holder relations](https://community.emma-app.com/t/share-holder-relations/5966)
**Author:** [@Wmeads001](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Wmeads001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/share-holder-relations/5966 "2022-12-13T17:12:21Z")
I have pasted a question that was asked on crowd cube a month ago that has not been answered This is a wider question on Investor relations and shareholder rights. When is the next investor update and when was the AG… --- ## [The Co-operative Bank is no longer available](https://community.emma-app.com/t/the-co-operative-bank-is-no-longer-available/1717)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/the-co-operative-bank-is-no-longer-available/1717 "2022-08-15T15:38:19Z")
We have sent this message to all our users who have a co-operative account connected in Emma. :cry: :sob: Hey you, this is Edoardo, CEO & co-founder of Emma. I am writing to let you know that unfortunately we are dro… --- ## [Graphs are coming back](https://community.emma-app.com/t/graphs-are-coming-back/5573)
**Author:** [@edoardomoreni](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edoardomoreni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/graphs-are-coming-back/5573 "2022-06-24T13:46:32Z")
I just wanted to let everyone know that we are going to add the graphs in Everyday, Savings and Investments back. This comes after the changes we have done in the Overview (we brought back Everyday) and all the improveme… [Next page](https://community.emma-app.com/c/news/7.md?page=1)