Engine by Starling
Engine by Starling is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (Core banking). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active
Who it's for
Engine by Starling is built for institutions running their own ledger of accounts and products - typically on their own licence. As an unlicensed vendor, regulatory obligations stay on the client's side.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
- Company origin: UK (UK)
What Engine by Starling does
Verified licence profile
Engine by Starling (UK) - cloud-native SaaS core banking platform (the SaaS arm of Starling Bank, powering it since 2016); clients include AMP Bank GO (AU), Salt Bank (RO), Tangerine/Scotiabank (CA) and SBS Bank (NZ). Unlicensed technology.
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FAQ
Is Engine by Starling European / EEA-based?
Engine by Starling is UK origin (UK) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.
What does Engine by Starling do?
Engine by Starling covers: Core banking. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.