Starling Bank is exploring expanding to the US by obtaining a banking licence or acquiring a mid-tier bank, as a loosening of regulation opens up opportunities for its banking and software-as-a-service businesses.
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June 26, 2025
Starling Bank sets sights on US expansion with banking licence push
The UK neobank is in the early stages of formulating plans to take on the US, either through obtaining a banking licence or an acquisition
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