Security at Zeno

We take the security of your money and personal data seriously. Here's exactly how we protect you.

How we protect your money

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PIN-Protected Transactions

Every payment requires your 4-digit PIN. Your PIN is hashed using bcrypt — even we cannot see it. After 3 incorrect attempts, your account is automatically locked.

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256-bit TLS Encryption

All data transmitted between your WhatsApp, our servers, and your bank is encrypted using industry-standard TLS 1.3. Your data is unreadable in transit.

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Open Banking — Read Only

We connect to your bank via FCA-regulated Open Banking. This gives us read-only access to your balance and transactions. We cannot move money without your explicit instruction and PIN.

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Identity Verification

Every Zeno user completes KYC verification via Veriff. We verify your government-issued ID and perform a liveness check to prevent identity fraud.

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Instant Account Freeze

If your phone is lost or stolen, you can freeze your Zeno account instantly by messaging us from any device. All payment activity stops immediately.

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Transaction Monitoring

We monitor transactions in real time for unusual patterns. Suspicious activity triggers automatic alerts and may result in temporary holds for your protection.

What happens when you make a payment

1

You request a payment

You send a natural language message to Zeno, e.g. "Send £50 to John Smith".

2

Zeno confirms the details

We show you a summary of the transfer — recipient, amount, bank, and reference — before anything happens.

3

You enter your PIN

You must enter your 4-digit PIN to authorise the payment. No PIN, no payment.

4

Payment is processed

Only after PIN confirmation do we submit the payment via Faster Payments. You receive a confirmation with a transaction ID.

5

You get a receipt

We send you a full transaction receipt including the new balance and a unique transaction reference.

Our security certifications

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FCA Regulated
Financial Conduct Authority
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TLS 1.3 Encrypted
All data in transit
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Open Banking
FCA-regulated access
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KYC Verified
Powered by Veriff
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ICO Registered
UK Data Protection
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bcrypt PIN Hashing
Military-grade security

Tips to keep your account safe

Never share your PIN

Zeno staff will never ask for your PIN. Anyone asking for it is attempting fraud.

Lock your WhatsApp

Enable WhatsApp's built-in fingerprint or face ID lock in Settings → Privacy → Screen Lock.

Check payment details carefully

Always verify the recipient name, sort code and account number before confirming a payment.

Report suspicious activity

If you notice transactions you don't recognise, contact us immediately at security@joinzeno.co.uk.

Found a security issue?

We take security reports seriously. If you've discovered a vulnerability in Zeno, please contact our security team responsibly and we'll investigate promptly.

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