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The Financial Brand Features FreeKick and Austin Capital Bank

03/27/25

AUSTIN, TX (March 26, 2025) – FreeKick, in collaboration with Austin Capital Bank, has garnered attention in The Financial Brand for its groundbreaking approach to family fraud protection. The article, “How a New Bank Account Incentivizes Families to Fight Fraud,” highlights how this unique partnership has launched a bank account designed to empower families by rewarding them […]

CardRates.com: FreeKick Helps Parents Build Strong Credit for Their Children Without Setting Them Up as Authorized Users

08/29/23

CardRates.com covers the potential pitfalls of adding your children as authorized users of your credit cards and highlights FreeKick as a better option for establishing and building credit for your children.

Money Talks News: The Podcast – How to Protect Your Kids Credit

06/16/23

Austin Capital Bank CEO and founder and creator of FreeKick is In talked about protecting your kid's identity and building their credit in this Money Talks News: The Podcast episode.

Fast Company: As Gen Z consumers look to build credit histories, FreeKick offers a possible way in

06/02/23

BY SAM BECKER Many young people in the United States face a common conundrum when entering the job market: It’s difficult to find a job without experience and you can’t get experience without a job. There’s a similar dynamic at play when it comes to building credit. Millions of young adults don’t have credit histories or scores and […]

Consumer Affairs: Pros and Cons of Being an Authorized User on a Credit Card

05/24/23

Austin Capital Bank CEO and founder and creator of FreeKick Erik Beguin is quoted in this article on pros and cons of being an authorized user on a credit card.

Business Insider: New product FreeKick lets parents help their children build credit without making them an authorized user

05/18/23

Written by Paul Kim; edited by Jasmin Baron May 15, 2023, 4:32 PM CST Traditionally, the easiest way for parents to help their children build credit is by adding them as an authorized user on a credit card. However, this opens up both parents and children to several pitfalls that come with authorizing someone else on a credit card. If a […]

Inc. Magazine Names Austin Capital Bank To Inc. 5000 List For Seventh Consecutive Year

05/05/23

Bank revenue increases to almost $50 million Austin, TX (Aug. 16, 2022) – Fueled by record-revenue over the past three years, Austin Capital Bank was named to Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing independent companies for the seventh consecutive year. Austin Capital Bank, a leader in digital banking products and responsible financial innovation […]

Investopedia: Credit Tips for Teens

03/03/23

Credit Tips for Teens By KARON WARREN Published March 03, 2023 Fact checked by VIKKI VELASQUEZ Strong credit is essential for anyone who wants to apply for a credit card, car loan, apartment, and more. Learning how to build credit now will help teens in the future. The most important credit tips to share with […]

Inc. Magazine Names Austin Capital Bank To Inc. 5000 List For Sixth Consecutive Year

08/17/21

Bank revenue soars with three-year growth of 448% Austin, TX (Aug. 17, 2021) – With the release today of the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies, a familiar name appeared for the sixth consecutive year: Austin Capital Bank. Austin Capital Bank, a leader in digital banking products and responsible financial innovation, made […]

Who made ICBA’s 2021 list of Top Lenders?

07/01/21

Lending | July 01, 2021 Who made ICBA’s 2021 list of Top Lenders? Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk […]

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