Starling

Overview

Britain's first fully digital bank was founded in 2014 by Anne Boden and launched publicly in May 2017 as the UK's first mobile bank. Starling has rapidly grown to serve over 3 million customers and operates entirely online without physical branches, fully regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

The bank delivers a comprehensive range of financial products via its mobile app, including current accounts and lending products for personal and business customers. It has made notable progress in the small-and-medium-business banking sector and is recognized for its technology-driven approach, sustainability commitments, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Its subsidiary, Engine by Starling, develops software solutions for financial institutions around the globe.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +44 20 7930 4450
• Website: starlingbank.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/starlingbank

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Fintech innovation
• Mobile banking
• Banking as a service
• Financial services
• Personal finance tools
• Digital banking infrastructure
• Bank security features
• Multi-account management
• Financial inclusion
• API-driven banking
• Loans for SMEs and individuals
• Customer experience and satisfaction
• UK regulated banking
• Transparent fee structure
• Sustainable banking practices
• User experience design
• Fintech partnerships
• Regulatory compliance
• Digital wallet integration
• Multi-currency accounts
• Award-winning banking innovation
• Real-time notifications
• Digital onboarding and account management
• Financial education
• 24/7 customer support
• Environmental responsibility
• Gender equality initiatives
• Recycled debit cards
• Financial advice
• Cost of living tools
• Sustainability in banking operations

Technologies Used

• AB Tasty
• AI
• AWS Cloud
• AWS DeepComposer
• AWS Lambda
• AWS SDK for JavaScript
• AWS Trusted Advisor
• Acronis Cyber Backup
• Amazon CloudFront
• Amazon SES
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Android
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Bing Ads
• Bootstrap Framework
• CSS
• Cilium
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Dagger
• Discord
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Espresso
• Firebase
• Gatsby
• GitHub Actions
• Gmail
• Google
• Google AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
• Google Apps
• Google Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Tag Manager
• Grafana
• HTML Pro
• HTML5 Maker
• Hubspot
• IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio
• JUnit
• Javascript
• Jest
• Kubernetes
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• MailChimp SPF
• Mastercard Offers
• Microsoft Excel
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• MongoDB Realm
• Next.js
• Oracle XML DB
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• React
• React Redux
• Reddit for business
• Redux
• Retrofit
• Route 53
• SAP
• SWIFT
• Sass
• Slack
• Storybook
• Stripe
• TSheets
• TeamCity
• Terraform
• The Trade Desk
• TikTok
• Tines
• Tor
• Trustpilot
• TypeScript
• Uikit
• Visa
• Weibo
• Workday
• YouTube
• Zendesk
• Zopim
• dotMailer
• ezFlow for Google Docs for G Suite
• go+
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Ember
• Fleet Mortgages