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December 2015

News

Microsoft names Metro Bank the most innovative in Europe

Metro Bank is proud to have won the Financial Services Award at Microsoft’s Visionary Awards for Outstanding Business Achievement. The award recognises the most innovative financial services organisation in the EMEA region that is using cutting-edge technology to better serve its customers.

November 2015

Regional

Metro Bank brings the banking revolution to Newbury

Metro Bank’s rapid expansion continues in 2015 with the opening of its 39th store in Newbury. To mark the occasion, the UK’s most revolutionary bank is inviting Newbury residents to join colleagues for its grand opening celebrations taking place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November.

Retail

Metro Bank announces customer retention proposition

Metro Bank, the revolution in UK banking, is delighted to announce a number of initiatives designed to reward customers who choose to stay with Metro Bank when they come to switching mortgage products. Metro Bank has always championed existing customers but its new Mortgage Retention Proposition goes the extra mile to offer a number of market-leading benefits for customers switching to other Metro Bank mortgages.

Products

Metro Bank launches new Savings Accounts

Metro Bank is excited to be taking its banking revolution nationwide with the launch of new Instant Access and Fixed Term Savings Accounts. Britain’s leading challenger bank is offering savers the choice of Instant Access and Fixed Term Savings Accounts of 12 months, 18 months or three years with competitive interest rates up to 2.70%.

October 2015

Corporate

Metro Bank reports record third quarter growth

Metro Bank today reports its third quarter trading figures to 30 September 2015 – showing record quarterly growth in deposits, lending and customer acquisition.

News

Metro Bank reacts on the interim findings of the CMA's report

Craig Donaldson, CEO of Metro Bank comments on today’s interim findings of the CMAs ‘Retail Banking Market Investigation: “As the UK’s first new bank in more than 100 years, we welcome any measures to increase competition in the sector.

Corporate

Metro Bank appoints Sir Michael Snyder as Non-Executive Director

Metro Bank is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Michael Snyder to its Board of Directors. A respected figure in the City, as Senior Partner at Kingston Smith Sir Michael grew the number of partners from seven to 64, while taking overall headcount beyond 500 and generating a turnover in excess of £43 million. He brings expertise in scaling-up a successful business to Britain’s leading Challenger Bank.

Regional

Metro Bank Opens London’s First Drive-Thru Bank

Metro Bank is bringing its revolutionary drive-thru banking service to the heart of Southall. The new service will allow customers to carry out cashier services from the comfort of their cars. Customers will be able to pay in cash and cheques and withdraw funds from their account with the help of two dedicated cashiers.

September 2015

Products

Metro Bank launches new mortgage switching portal

Today, Metro Bank is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new portal designed specifically for intermediaries to help customers switch mortgage deals online. The portal has been created with widespread support and input from the intermediary sector and represents the first phase of its mortgage switching initiative that will see further development throughout the year.

Regional

Metro Bank brings the banking revolution to Aylesbury

Metro Bank’s rapid expansion continues in 2015 with the opening of its 37th store in Aylesbury. To mark the occasion, the UK’s most revolutionary bank will be holding two days of celebrations on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September.

PRESS ENQUIRIES

Metro Bank Media Team

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