Put money on your goals, anywhere in the UK
Stake from $5, set dated milestones in your own time zone and let Mr. Remindeeu hold you to them.
Available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Updated .
Short answer
Remindeeu stake goals work across the UK. You stake from $5, set milestones called dots in your local time zone and choose a penalty of at least $2 per missed dot. On the third default the total is collected and the counter resets to zero. UK cards are accepted at checkout through Bachs. Prices are in US dollars and your bank converts from pounds sterling at its own rate.
- Stake from $5
- Reminders in your local time
- Penalty resets after the third default
Commitment contracts are popular in the UK for New Year resolutions, fitness goals and exam seasons such as GCSEs, A levels and ACCA. The idea is simple: decide what you will do, put money behind it, and make skipping cost something you chose in advance.
Every dot is stored as an exact moment, so a 7pm reminder arrives at 7pm where you live, across GMT in winter and BST in summer. UK cards are accepted at checkout through Bachs. Prices are in US dollars and your bank converts from pounds sterling at its own rate. Your future self message arrives on your deadline, and the Stakers group chat connects you with people chasing goals in the same hours.
Who it is for
- Anyone making a New Year resolution in the UK
- Students facing GCSEs and A levels
- People who have tried Beeminder or StickK
- Savers, readers and fitness beginners
How it works
- Write your goal, promise and future self message
- Add dotting milestones and stake from $5
- Dot every milestone or watch the penalty grow
What you get
Stake from $5
Choose an amount that matters to you.
Your penalty, your rule
At least $2 per default, or more if you want.
Fair resets
After the third default the counter goes back to $0.
Dot reminders
Notified an hour before each milestone.
Future self message
Delivered to your inbox on deadline day.
Stakers community
Group chat plus private messages.
Why it works
- People work harder to avoid a loss than to earn a reward.
- Precommitting removes the daily decision to skip.
- Dated milestones turn a big goal into small, checkable steps.
Tips to get the most from it
- Set dots at the local time you actually do the habit
- Use the 7 day pause for holidays and travel
- Pick a penalty that matters but fits your budget
- Write your future self message on a motivated day
How Remindeeu compares
| Remindeeu | Graph based apps | Habit trackers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money at stake | Yes | Yes | No |
| Setup effort | Minutes | Ongoing data entry | Minutes |
| Penalty resets | After third default | Varies | Not applicable |
| Community | Group chat | Forum | Rarely |
Frequently asked questions
Do stake goals work in the UK?
Remindeeu stake goals work across the UK. You stake from $5, set milestones called dots in your local time zone and choose a penalty of at least $2 per missed dot. On the third default the total is collected and the counter resets to zero. UK cards are accepted at checkout through Bachs. Prices are in US dollars and your bank converts from pounds sterling at its own rate.
What currency are stakes charged in?
Stakes and penalties are set in US dollars. UK cards are accepted at checkout through Bachs. Prices are in US dollars and your bank converts from pounds sterling at its own rate.
How is Remindeeu different from Beeminder or StickK for people in the UK?
Remindeeu uses simple dated milestones instead of data graphs, lets you choose your own penalty per default, resets after the third default and includes a group chat, coworking sessions and human partners in the same account.
What is a commitment contract?
A commitment contract is an agreement with yourself, backed by a consequence if you do not follow through, usually money. Economists call it a commitment device. Remindeeu stake goals are commitment contracts with dated milestones called dots.
Do commitment contracts actually work?
Research suggests they can. In a 2008 JAMA study by Volpp and colleagues, people using a deposit contract lost about 14 pounds in 16 weeks versus about 4 pounds in the control group. Effects can fade after stakes end, so set milestones that last as long as the habit needs.
How much do I need to stake?
The minimum stake is $5. Each missed dot adds at least $2 to your penalty, and you can set a bigger amount per default if you want more pressure.
What happens when I miss a check in?
Your penalty grows by your chosen amount each default. On the third default the total goes to Mr. Remindeeu, the counter resets to $0 and the cycle continues. You get a 12 hour grace period after each due time.
Is this like a betting app?
No. You are not betting against anyone or trying to win money. You choose a penalty for yourself in advance, and you avoid it entirely by doing what you promised.
Can I cheat by dotting without doing it?
Technically yes, which is why stakes work best for goals you truly want. Honest dotting is part of the commitment. If you want outside confirmation, add an accountability partner whose calls are dotted by both of you.
What goals work best with stakes?
Goals with clear, checkable milestones: reading plans, workout days, savings deposits, study sessions, quitting a habit and writing targets. Vague goals such as being happier are hard to dot honestly.
What is the future self message?
When you create a stake goal you write a message to your future self. Remindeeu emails it to you on your deadline, as a reminder of why you started.
Can I pause a stake goal?
Yes, for 1 to 7 days. Your upcoming dots move forward by the same number of days, so pausing never creates defaults.
Do you accept cards from my country?
Yes. Payments are processed by Bachs, which accepts cards issued in every country, including the US, Canada, the UK and all of Europe. Prices are shown in US dollars and your bank converts the amount if your card uses another currency.
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