Last updated: 24 October 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.
I've used Sprive since October 2021, first on my Nationwide mortgage and, since a June 2026 remortgage, on a Halifax one. The auto-save started at £100 a month and runs at £250 now. By 13 October 2026 I had overpaid £10,237.41 through the app, mostly from the auto-save. This review is based on that daily use.
If you're looking for a realistic way to make progress on your mortgage without committing to rigid overpayments, the Sprive mortgage app is one of the better-known tools in the UK. Sprive has also pushed further into the mainstream in 2026, with a TV advert running on Channel 4 under the line "Shop away your mortgage. Brick by brick." After five years, my Sprive mortgage app review verdict is that it suits people who mean to overpay but never get round to it, and adds little if you already run a standing order. If you're mainly concerned about security and FCA regulation, we cover that separately: Is Sprive safe?
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