Starling Bank (/ˈstɑːrlɪŋˈbæŋk/) is a digital, mobile-only challenger bank based in the United Kingdom.[1] It focuses on current and business account products.[2][3] Headquartered in London, 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 £230m of funding.[5][6][7] The company received its banking licence from the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority in July 2016.[8][9]