Zopa Opens Second UK Hub in Manchester
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Zopa, which recently reached 1.5 million customers, is growing across all fronts. The digital bank just announced that, in addition to its London office, it will open a new one in Manchester.
The launch is set for early August, with initial plans to recruit around 50 staff focused on product, engineering, and specialist operations, scaling up to 500 over time.
The move follows a strong year of double-digit growth and rising profitability, along with the launch of its flagship bank account, Biscuit.
With +10k tech businesses, 5 major universities, and a growing finance sector, Manchester offers a strong foundation for expansion. Zopa Bank now joins other digital players like Starling and OakNorth, already established in the city.
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