Zero is a financial platform that provides a sustainable banking experience through a debit Mastercard and a mobile app, allowing users to make transactions in any currency without fees or commissions. The platform also offers a GreenScore® feature to help users understand their environmental impact and make informed financial choices that contribute to climate responsibility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional banking practices often contribute to climate change through investments in environmentally damaging industries. Many consumers lack transparency into the environmental impact of their financial choices and seek ways to align their spending with sustainable values. Existing financial platforms may not offer tools to easily understand and reduce one's carbon footprint.
Solution
Zero provides a sustainable banking platform that empowers users to make environmentally conscious financial decisions. Through a debit Mastercard and mobile app, users can conduct transactions in any currency without incurring fees or commissions. The platform's GreenScore® feature helps users understand the environmental impact of their spending habits and offers actionable insights to reduce their carbon footprint. By providing transparency and promoting sustainable practices, Zero enables users to align their financial activities with their commitment to environmental responsibility.
Target Audience
Zero's primary target audience is environmentally conscious individuals who want to align their financial choices with their values and reduce their carbon footprint.
Features
- Zero Debit Mastercard® made from 95% recycled plastic with accessible card design.
- Mobile app providing a personal account for managing finances.
- GreenScore® feature to track and understand the environmental impact of spending.
- Fee-free transactions in any currency, eliminating foreign transaction fees.
- Instant phone notifications for all transactions.
- High levels of security and fraud protection.
- Free cash withdrawals (limits apply).