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Starling Bank

Profitable UK challenger bank offering personal, joint, business and euro accounts, founded by industry veteran Anne Boden.

Updated 29 April 2026 · British Startup index

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Starling became the first major UK challenger bank to reach sustained profitability and has built a strong SME and Banking-as-a-Service business through its Engine platform now licensed to overseas banks.

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Headquartered in London with offices in Cardiff, Southampton and Manchester; UK banking licence since 2016.

Sectorfintech
Stagegrowth
Funding£600M+
Employees3,000+
Founded2014