Starling Bank (/ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/) is a British bank, occasionally referred to as a digital challenger bank or neobank, providing current and business bank accounts in the United Kingdom.[2][3] Starling Bank is a licensed and regulated bank, founded by former Allied Irish Banks COO, Anne Boden, in January 2014.[4] Since its founding, it has received over £500M of funding.[5][6][7]
The bank offers a range of limited personal and business banking services through its mobile app including, among other services, personal current accounts, joint accounts, business accounts, and Euro accounts.[8][9][10] With a focus on technology and user experience, Starling Bank has become an alternative to traditional high-street banks.[11] The bank’s headquarters are in London, United Kingdom. It is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.[12][13]
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