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Refer a friend to Starling, and we’ll plant a tree.
So when you plant the seed by referring a friend – and they open an account – we’ll plant one to grow a tree, as a thank you. It’s just one of the ways we’re building a bank that doesn’t cost the Earth.
To get the green ball rolling, we’re making a one-off donation to Trillion Trees for 2014 trees to be planted. Why 2014? It’s the year Starling first began – when we planted our very first seed.
To make sure the referral is counted and your tree gets planted, you will need to:
Tap on the top right menu (iOS) or top left (Android), select ‘Account Management’ and then ‘Refer a Friend’. Can’t find it? You may be using our new app navigation, read more in our blog which explains the changes.
Tap ‘Share Referral Link’ and choose one of the options.
Your friend will then click on the link, enter their details through the web form and download the app.
Once they’ve applied for an account – and their account is approved – we’ll plant a tree to say thanks.
At Starling, we’re on a lifelong mission to change banking for good. We’re determined to do things differently, which means treating people honestly and fairly, and disrupting the banking world – not the planet.
Starling is branchless and paperless, plus we’re run on 100% renewable energy and never invest in fossil fuel companies, so we’re already greener than your average bank. But we’re not your average bank, so as we grow, we’re committed to making sure our environmental efforts grow with us. This is just the start of our journey.
Cue Plant the Seed, a referral scheme in partnership with Trillion Trees, a joint venture between BirdLife International, Wildlife Conservation Society and WWF that aims to save, protect and re-grow one trillion trees by 2050. Every time you refer a friend to Starling – and they join us by opening an account – Trillion Trees will plant a tree and make the world a greener place on your behalf.
Trees are one of our best defences in the fight against climate change, because they absorb the carbon dioxide that causes climate change.
Which means planting more of them is vital. It’s one of the most effective ways to reverse the damage done by fossil fuel burning and deforestation; in fact, forests and land use change could provide a third of the solutions we need.
That’s huge. That’s hopeful. And best of all, it’s a practical solution that makes a tangible difference. And everyone can do it.
"We know that many of our customers care deeply about the environment. Our partnership with Trillion Trees will enable us to make a permanent positive change to the planet which aligns perfectly with our desire to grow sustainably."
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Something to note: if you refer someone who already banks with Starling, we won’t be able to plant a tree for you. This scheme applies to new customers only.
Starling Bank will make a donation to WWF-UK, a registered charity with charity registration number 1081247 in England and Wales and SC039593 in Scotland, of £3 for each bank account, which is successfully opened with Starling Bank as a result of a referral under this scheme.
