Legal & Terms

Everything you need to know about how Panda works, who provides your credit, and your rights as a customer.

Credit provided by SteadyPay Limited — FCA Authorised (No. 789333)
Credit Terms
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Complaints
Eligibility

Your Panda Credit at a Glance

Credit Amount
£300
Repayment Term
3 months
Monthly Instalment
£100
Flat Fee
£36 (12%)
Total Repayable
£336
First Payment Due
Day 30
Representative Example Amount of credit: £300. Flat fee: £36 (12% of credit). Total amount repayable: £336. Repaid in 3 equal monthly instalments of £100, plus a one-off fee of £36 payable with the first instalment. First repayment due 30 days after funds are received. No interest charged. No hidden fees. Credit is subject to status and affordability checks.
⚠️ Important: Failing to make repayments may negatively affect your credit rating. Only apply if you are confident you can meet the repayment schedule.

Who Provides Your Credit

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SteadyPay Limited — Credit Provider

Your credit is provided by SteadyPay Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 10713752), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 789333) for Consumer Credit and Credit Information Services. Registered office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX.

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Panda Tech Industries Limited — Introducer

Panda Tech Industries Limited (Company No. 15572716) operates as an Introducer Appointed Representative of SteadyPay Limited. Panda does not hold, lend, or advance any funds. Your credit agreement is directly between you and SteadyPay Limited. Registered office: 7 Sable Close, Hounslow, England, TW4 7PD.

How the Credit Works

What is Panda credit?

Panda offers eligible customers access to a £300 MCC-locked virtual Mastercard for use exclusively at hospitality venues — restaurants, bars, cafes, pubs and similar establishments. The credit is provided by SteadyPay Limited and repaid over three months.

How is the credit used?

Once approved, your £300 credit is loaded onto a virtual Mastercard issued via Equals Money. The card is locked to hospitality merchant category codes (MCCs) and cannot be used for any other category of spend. This ensures the credit is used only for its intended purpose.

Repayment Schedule

Repayments are collected by SteadyPay Limited via direct debit. You will be required to set up a direct debit mandate during the application process.

Fees

Panda charges a flat one-off fee of £36 (12% of the £300 credit) per credit cycle. There are no interest charges, no rollover fees, and no hidden costs. The fee is payable alongside your repayments as set out above.

Late or Missed Payments

If you miss a repayment, SteadyPay Limited may report this to credit reference agencies, which may negatively affect your credit score. If you are struggling to make repayments, please contact SteadyPay directly at support@steadypay.co as soon as possible.

Your Right to Withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from your credit agreement within 14 days of entering into it, without giving any reason. To exercise this right, contact SteadyPay Limited at support@steadypay.co. You will be required to repay the credit in full within 30 days of giving notice of withdrawal.

Credit Checks & Affordability

All credit is subject to status. SteadyPay Limited will carry out identity verification, credit reference checks, and affordability assessments before approving your application. Panda does not make credit decisions — all decisions are made by SteadyPay Limited.

Terms of Use

Last updated: April 2026. Version 1.0

1. About Panda

The Panda platform (including the Panda app and website at pandaindustry.co) is operated by Panda Tech Industries Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 15572716). Registered office: 7 Sable Close, Hounslow, England, TW4 7PD. Contact: duncan@pandaindustry.co

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Panda, you confirm that you accept these terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use our platform.

3. Eligibility

To use Panda you must be: (a) aged 18 or over; (b) a resident of the United Kingdom; (c) able to enter into legally binding agreements; and (d) approved by SteadyPay Limited following their credit and affordability assessments.

4. The Panda Service

Panda provides a platform through which eligible users can access hospitality credit, discover venues, browse menus, make reservations and search for dining and social experiences. The credit product offered through Panda is provided by SteadyPay Limited. Panda does not provide credit directly and is not a lender.

5. Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised. You may not create more than one account or transfer your account to another person.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Panda platform:

7. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, design and technology on the Panda platform is owned by or licensed to Panda Tech Industries Limited. You may not reproduce, copy or distribute any part of the platform without our prior written consent.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Panda excludes liability for any indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of the platform. Panda's liability in connection with the credit product is limited to our role as an Introducer Appointed Representative — SteadyPay Limited bears all liability as the regulated credit provider.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by English law. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026. Version 1.0

1. Who We Are

Panda Tech Industries Limited ("Panda", "we", "us") is the data controller for information collected through the Panda platform. Company No. 15572716. Registered office: 7 Sable Close, Hounslow, England, TW4 7PD.

SteadyPay Limited acts as a separate data controller for information processed in connection with your credit agreement. Their privacy policy is available at steadypay.co/privacy-policy.

2. What Data We Collect

3. How We Use Your Data

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the basis of: (a) performance of a contract; (b) compliance with legal obligations; (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the platform; and (d) your consent where required.

5. Data Sharing

We share your data with SteadyPay Limited for credit assessment and servicing purposes, and with Equals Money for card issuance. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with service providers who support the operation of the platform, subject to confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by law or regulation, typically six years.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to: access your data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations); object to processing; and data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at duncan@pandaindustry.co.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the platform and analytical cookies to understand usage. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related queries, contact us at duncan@pandaindustry.co.

Complaints Procedure

We take all complaints seriously. This page explains how to raise a concern and what you can expect from us.

Step 1 — Contact Panda

If you have a complaint about the Panda platform (venue discovery, app functionality, or your account), please contact us first:

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Panda Tech Industries Limited

Email: duncan@pandaindustry.co
We aim to acknowledge all complaints within 5 business days and provide a full response within 8 weeks.

Step 2 — Contact SteadyPay (Credit Complaints)

If your complaint relates to the credit product — including approval decisions, repayment issues, or charges — please contact SteadyPay Limited directly:

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SteadyPay Limited

Email: support@steadypay.co
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
SteadyPay is authorised and regulated by the FCA (No. 789333).

Step 3 — Financial Ombudsman Service

If your complaint about the credit product is not resolved to your satisfaction within 8 weeks, you may refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), free of charge:

Consumer Duty

Panda and SteadyPay Limited are committed to compliance with the FCA's Consumer Duty. This means we are committed to delivering good outcomes for customers, acting in your best interests, and ensuring our products and communications are clear, fair and not misleading.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for Panda credit, you must meet all of the following criteria:

Am I Eligible?

Age
18–30 years old
Residency
UK resident
Bank Account
UK bank account required
Credit Check
Subject to SteadyPay approval

Full Eligibility Requirements

Credit Decisions

All credit decisions are made by SteadyPay Limited, not by Panda. Panda does not influence credit decisions. SteadyPay may decline your application if you do not meet their credit or affordability criteria. You have the right to request a review of any declined decision directly with SteadyPay.

Responsible Lending

Panda and SteadyPay are committed to responsible lending. We encourage you to only apply for credit if you are confident in your ability to meet repayments. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact SteadyPay before applying.

⚠️ Credit is subject to status. Panda credit is not guaranteed. SteadyPay Limited reserves the right to decline any application that does not meet their credit or affordability criteria.