Starling Bank

Starling Bank is a UK-based digital challenger bank founded in 2014 by Anne Boden and headquartered in London. Designed as a fully mobile-first platform, Starling offers personal, business, and joint accounts, as well as multi-currency cards and lending products, serving 4.6 million customers and more than 560,000 businesses nationwide. Its app features instant spending notifications, budgeting tools, card controls, and integrations with accounting platforms for businesses. Starling distinguishes itself with fee-free accounts, fast onboarding, responsive customer service, and financial health insights. The bank complies with FCA, PRA, and GDPR standards and holds deposit guarantees under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Starling won multiple industry awards for innovation and customer satisfaction, and reported annual revenue of £714 million (about $870 million) for its fiscal year ending March 2025, with robust profit growth and deposits exceeding £10 billion. The company is independently owned, with Anne Boden having stepped down in 2023, and continues to invest in technology and sustainability.