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Atom Bank

Durham-headquartered mobile-only bank offering mortgages, savings and SME loans, with a four-day working week.

Updated 29 April 2026 · British Startup index

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Atom Bank is the UK’s first app-only bank and a rare example of a major fintech headquartered in the North-East. Profitable on an operating basis since 2023.

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Headquartered in Durham; UK banking licence since 2015.

Sectorfintech
Stagegrowth
Funding£600M+
Employees500+
Founded2014