To all our customers who voted for us, we want to say a huge thank you! 🏆
We’re delighted to have won awards for Best British Bank, Best Current Account Provider and Best Business Banking Provider 🎉🙌
From Team Starling - Thank you!!
#BBA2019
#fintech
Congratulations to our CEO
@AnneBoden
, who was recently honoured with an MBE and presented with her medal by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge.🎖
Great news! We’ve been nominated again for Best British Bank, Best Current Account Provider and Best Business Banking Provider, plus Best Banking App, at the
@BritBankAwards
2020.
#FeelGoodAboutMoney
Please vote for us here! 👉
Thanks a million! We are delighted to announce that we now have one million accounts 🎉
A huge thanks to you all for being a part of this amazing journey in making banking better 🚀
To celebrate, enter our competition to win a UK break 👉
We’re working hard to bring you new features to help you stay at home 🏡
Introducing the Connected card, an additional debit card controlled by you.
Give it to someone you trust who is helping you shop so they can spend on your behalf.
We’re here to support you 24/7 📱
We're thrilled to announce that you can now deposit cash into your Starling accounts at any one of the
@PostOffice
's 11,500 branches nationwide! 🏤💵
More info here:
Following the
@British_Airways
data breach announcement we have ordered replacement debit cards for all customers who spent money with BA from 21st August to 5th September.
Affected customers will receive a message by email.
Today, we turn 2 🎉
To celebrate our birthday in true Starling fashion (yes, you guessed it) we're giving away Starling socks - but today, they're limited edition pairs. Tell us your favourite birthday memory, and we'll choose winners at random 🎂😀
Bad relationships are hard work.
In 2021, cut ties with card readers, queues and ringing up to do basic admin. Break up with what-the-#%&$ overseas fees and planet-hurting practices – and fall in love with easy, ethical banking from your phone.
#BreakUpWithYourBank
We’ve surpassed 2 million open accounts!
We couldn’t have reached this milestone without our staff, stakeholders and of course, you - the customers!
So, thank you, from everyone here at Starling 💜
Thousands of people are signing up for accounts as a result of Martin Lewis recommendation on TV this evening. We are ramping up capacity now to cater for demand and hope to open your accounts ASAP.
Exciting news alert: We’ve raised £60 million in funding 🎉
But wait, there’s more! Starling will be awarding shares to all 800 employees allowing everyone to share directly in our success!
It's the Oscars of the banking world! We're nominated for the
@BritBankAwards
:
🔹 Best British Bank
🔹 Best Current Account Provider
🔹 Best Business Bank Provider
🔹 Best Banking App
🔹 Best Children’s Financial Provider
We'd love your vote 👉
#BBA2021
We’re all photographers these days.🤳
We’d love you to snap our new
@StarlingForBiz
ads on your smartphone in London and Southampton. 📸
Why not share them and tag us
#Banking
#SmallBiz
To be named "Best British Bank" and "Best Current Account Provider"
@BritBankAwards
for a second year in a row has had us jumping for joy all week. 🎊
What makes us special to you?
Two years ago we launched in the app store. Today we're celebrating how far we've come. 🎊
A huge thank you to all our customers who have joined us on our journey. 🙌
We're so proud of what we've achieved but still wildly excited by all the ideas we want to bring to life. 💭📲
This is a big one!
Create up to five virtual cards. All for free, in the app.
Each is linked to a Saving Space of your choice. Spend online, on the phone, and with your mobile wallet – we'll take the money from your Space instead of your main balance.
Stay tuned for more… 👀
We stand with George Floyd and the Black community.
We have a responsibility to speak out against racism and inequity, which has no place in society. We've donated to George's memorial fund. And here are some resources we’re using, you might find helpful too
#BlackLivesMatter
We're very pleased to announce that we're now a direct member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which allows us to make credit transfers, direct debit and card payments in euros across the EU. This is a huge step in our European expansion! 🎉💶
The most voted for feature in our latest product poll is here...
Say hello to Online Banking for personal customers!
You now have the option to manage your money on a laptop or desktop through your browser 👩💻
“The big banks will copy everything we do. They launch things that we did two years ago. They have flanker brands, speedboats that sit alongside the oil tanker. What they can’t do is copy the cost base.” -
@AnneBoden
#BankingButBetter
#Bank
We are delighted to be able to share that Starling has been awarded Best Business Banking Provider, Best Current Account Provider and Best British Bank at the
@BritBankAwards
🥇
These awards are voted for by you and we couldn't thank you enough! 🙌
#HelpingBusinessFly
#BBA2020
There are hundreds of Fantasy Football games for men’s tournaments, but there's never been one for the UEFA Women’s EURO.
So, we decided to do something about it.
We’ve built a Fantasy Football game for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022!
#OurTime
#WEURO2022
We’re happy to announce we’ve been authorised by the British Business Bank to lend through the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
We'll be accepting applications from Monday 11th May, you can register your interest today and we’ll let you know when we’re live 👇
Today we have announced that
@AnneBoden
, founder of Starling Bank, is to step aside as CEO on 30 June.
The move comes as we report:
- 6x increase of pre-tax profits of £195m
- revenue 2x to £453m
- deposit base +17% to £10.6bn
- lending +48% to £4.9bn.
Good news for the inquisitive types: Our CEO
@AnneBoden
is doing a video Q&A series next month and we need your questions! 🤔
So if you’re wondering what’s next for the app, the Marketplace or Starling Bank in general, then be sure to follow us and fire away using
#AskStarling
👇
Breaking news: mobile bank launches revolutionary new concept. It’s name? “Online Banking” 🤯
@StarlingForBiz
customers will now be able to manage their money from their desktop or laptop! 💻 🙌
Personal customers - hang tight we’re working on it. 💪
UK Finance have announced they will be raising the contactless card payment limit to £45 from April 1st, allowing more transactions to be made without handling cash.
New limits will take some time to be introduced across all retailers in the UK 👇
The new £100 contactless card payment limit begins to roll out nationally this Friday, 15th October.
In line with this, we're launching a new feature going live this Friday that lets you set your own limit (between £0 - £100) for contactless payments.
Here's how to do it 👇
Starling Euro accounts are here! 🎉
From today, if you’ve got a Starling personal account, you’ll be able to open a euro account to send, receive and hold Euros for free.
#FinTech
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
It’s
#NationalTreeWeek
👏
We’re celebrating Tree Week at Starling Bank this year and we’re going all out. Every successful referral you make between now and the 6th of December, we’ll be planting TWO trees! 🌳 🌳
We told you we’re
#BranchingOut
. And we are…
Every time you refer a friend, Starling will plant a tree. Just another way we’re changing banking for good.
Looking for an easier way to pay? We've just become the first UK bank to add
@GooglePay
in-app provisioning to our Android app. Just tap the button, follow a few simple steps and you're good to go! 📱💳
We have good news!
We will be supporting small business owners through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
We will make an announcement shortly to let business owners know when applications are open 👍
#CBILS
Cheque this out! You can now send us your cheques via our Freepost service.
On the back of the cheque, clearly write your last name and your eight digit Starling account number. Then post to Freepost STARLING.
You don’t need to write anything else - or pay for postage. 💌
They say 𝟑 is a magic number ✨
𝟑 years, 𝟑 Best British Bank titles.🏆🏆🏆
...and what's more, we're just getting started!
Like many who have celebrated their birthdays during this uncertain time, it's not quite the party we'd planned.
#StayHome
#StaySafe
Our newest feature Round Up is like saving on autopilot!
Pennies make pounds – so turn Round Up on today to do something nice for the future you 💸
#penniesmakepounds
Another new feature to help you stay safe at home 🏡
We’re excited to confirm that our mobile cheque deposit feature is now live! Pay in cheques by taking a photo using the Starling app! 📱
Making banking easy and simple with 24/7 support 👍
It’s the final countdown 🎶
We’re finalists in the
@BritBankAwards
and we'd love another vote to help us win!
🔹 Best British Bank
🔹 Best Current Account Provider
🔹 Best Banking App
🔹 Best Business Banking Provider
Vote here 👉
#BBA2021
We officially launched BBLS applications this morning and have paid out over £50 million to SMEs in need today ✨
We know there are still a lot of you waiting to hear from us and we're working as quick as we can to get you the money you need.
#AlwaysOpen
#BBLS
We're delighted to announce that the regulator has just granted permissions for us to create a Marketplace of financial services within the Starling app! 🎉
So, what does that mean for you? Find out more here. 📱
It's the time of year for surprises and we've got one just for you today - Who likes early Christmas presents? 🎁
We've just done our first transaction round up and soon you'll be able to do the same! 🙌
🆕 Great news! Today we launched search, notes and image attachments for transactions so you can find specific purchases, jot down reminders and attach receipts to your heart's content! Check out our latest blog to find out more. 📝🔍
We've just been placed on
@LinkedIn
's 2018 Top Startups list, which celebrates the most sought-after places to work for by professionals! 🙌
#LinkedInTopStartups
Time for a change! 🌎
From this month, every new Starling customer will receive a debit card made from 75% recycled rPVC plastic.
It’s a step forward in our journey towards becoming a more sustainable bank.
The rumours are true. We're officially (almost) open for Business!
Come and join us on the 28th of March to find out more about our Starling for Business accounts.
More good news... Nearby Payments have arrived! ✨
You can now send money to other nearby Starling customers whilst sat in a restaurant, bar or wherever you are, without needing their sort code and account number. It's payments, made easy. 💸
We're thrilled to be offering a joint account which can be opened through our app from the comfort of your own sofa using Google Nearby technology. Read more here and look out for further details coming this week! 📱
#BankAnywhere
It's time to get together, as Starling joint accounts have just landed!
Simplify shared spending, manage monthly bills or save for something great together – as long as you’re in the same room, you can set yours up in minutes. 👥
More info 👉
Hello peace of money ✌️
It’s your money. Keep it that way.
Lost your card? Lock it instantly. Not spending online? Toggle to turn it off. Keen to banish unwelcome guests? Switch on biometric ID.
#BreakUpWithYourBank
and do security your way.
🚨 Introducing Bills Manager!
Make budgeting easy by paying bills from a Saving Space instead of your main balance.
Put the calculator away. Use an auto-transfer to put money aside when you’re paid, and get a clear view of what’s left for day-to-day spending on your homescreen.
We're sorry to hear that Flybmi has ceased operations. For our customers: If you haven't flown you can contact us to claim a refund. If you are impacted please speak to your tour operator or insurer, but if you do need help get in touch with us by phone or chat, we're open 24/7.
We're pleased to announce the introduction of 3D secure, an authentication tool that offers an extra layer of security when you use your card online 🔑
See how we're rolling out 3D secure and how it keeps your money safe.
#fintech
#BankingButBetter
How many banks have an app that's as slick as this? 😍
See and feel the latest iOS improvements to 'The Pulse' + you can now swipe right for a monthly breakdown! 🙌
Tap 'The Pulse' and let us know your thoughts! 🗣
Some people like us because we make it easier to stay in control of your money. And others just like having one more place to upload dog pics.
Whatever your reason is, if you like what we do, please give us your vote in this year’s
@BritBankAwards
👉
We always listen to your feedback when we make a change to our app. That's why we're updating our 3D secure verification process. 📲
From now on you'll receive a push notification so you can verify a payment straight from the Starling app, keeping your money safe and secure 🔐
You asked and it’s here, the Starling Kite account! 🎉
You can now get a Starling bank card for your kids. Track spending and saving each month and start building great habits for the future!
Available for children and young adults aged from 6 to 16 years.
#StarlingKite
We'd like to take a moment to say a big...
✨T H A N K Y O U ✨
...to all the NHS, supermarket, delivery, infrastructure and all other key workers who are keeping the wheels turning at the moment. 👏👏👏
#NHS
#Keyworkers
#ClapForNHS
“I’m passionate about filling gaps for underrepresented communities”
#BlackHistoryMonth
@TheArtofMariam
will soon launch her third business, providing opportunities and products for the Afro-Caribbean community. 👊