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Does Starling Bank accept marketplace businesses? (October 2026)

No: as of October 16, 2026, Starling Bank does not accept marketplace businesses, per its published policy.

No

Licensee: Starling Bank Ltd (PRA / FCA)

What the policy says

You do not use your account or our services to hold and/or carry out transactions with Client Money. … Businesses that hold client money, such as accountants and solicitors.

Starling Bank · Marketplace or platform that pays out to others · Will not accept · · Source

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