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Evening Standard
Anna Wise

Barclays to buy children’s debit card and money app GoHenry

Barclays has agreed to buy children’s debit card and money management app GoHenry (Alamy/PA) -

Barclays has agreed to buy children’s debit card and money management app GoHenry in a bid to “turbocharge” its youth banking offering and reach more affluent families.

It will acquire the UK business from American fintech firm Acorns, which will keep hold of GoHenry’s US division.

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