Best Startup
Despite the world-wide tumult of 2020 and beyond, the UK continues to be a hotbed for exciting startup activity, particularly in the credit card sector. The start-ups emerging in this field are displaying an incredible amount of innovation, utilising emerging technologies to create unique and innovative financial solutions, offering fresh ways to interact with money and navigate the financial world. This article will put a spotlight on ten startups, all operating in the credit cards industry with headquarters located in the United Kingdom.
From providing secure payment solutions to crafting unique customer experiences, these startups are delivering modern banking services that are designed to meet the needs of today’s consumers, small businesses, and enterprises alike. They all have unique approaches in how they recognise and cater to the needs of different types of customers, providing a plethora of services seemingly custom-tailored for their exact needs. You can find a brief overview of the companies below along with a link to their website for a deeper delve into their world.
To recognise the outstanding work these establishments are providing, we will be highlighting each of the companies, looking at who they are and what they are delivering to the economic landscape. So, let us take a closer look into the world of these start-ups:
Network B
Based in London, this startup delivers top-tier banking and card-linked solutions, offering an API platform to make managing banking solutions more accessible and streamlined. For more informations, explore their website and social media on Linkedin.
Penrose Digital Banking and Payments
Located in Sevenoaks, Kent and specialises in providing online banking and payment services. They provide unmatched global banking services right from the palm of your hand, taking you through the complex world of financial transactions in the safest way possible. Visit their website and check out their Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.
Fintech Review
A London-based platform that provides insights, reviews, interviews,and analysis for everything Fintech. From explaining basic concepts to analysing major trends across business, finance, economics and technology, Fintech Review has it covered. Visit their Facebook and Linkedin profiles to find out more.
SproutPay
With its headquarters in London, SproutPay offers services to send Euro, GBP, and US Dollar to African recipients. It also facilitates making international payments with features such as fraud monitoring and simplistic bookkeeping. You can connect with SproutPay on their Facebook and Linkedin pages.
NUMARQE
Also based in London, this ambitious start-up is focusing on providing a corporate credit card that targets all mid-market businesses. Their platform offers services that simplify expenses, payments, and card spending for growing businesses in the mid-market. You can get in touch with the team on LinkedIn.
Crossamount
Another London-based company, Crossamount focuses on making card payments more cost-effective. They provide a variety of useful features such as plugins for WooCommerce and API access. Visit their website for the onboarding process and check out their Facebook page.
Pillar
Located in Peterborough, Pillar is an all-in-one mobile platform that breaks down credit borders by providing credit cards for people with little to no credit score, such as expats. Connect with Pillar on their Facebook and Linkedin profiles.
Tier_Money
Another London-based startup, Tier_Money operates in the credit card sector among others. They can be contacted on their Linkedin page.
Lobster Money
Last but certainly not least is Lobster Money, also hailing from London. They operate in various sectors including banking, finance and more. Visit their Linkedin page to find out more.
Even though the portfolio of these companies is diverse, and their approach to the credit card sector varies, they all share the aim of reshaping the industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and constantly innovating to meet the demands of the modern consumer. We are excited to see what they achieve next.
