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December 2016

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Metro Bank becomes first high street bank to join Faster Payments Scheme since its launch

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, has become a fully operational participating financial provider of Faster Payments, the UK’s 24/7 real-time payment service.

November 2016

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Metro Bank boosts sharing economy with market-leading approach to Airbnb

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, has today unveiled a pioneering move to support the sharing economy, by enabling its residential mortgage customers to rent their properties through Airbnb, and similar sites, for up to 90 days a year without prior approval.

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Metro Bank is named St. James’s Place’s cash savings provider

Metro Bank, the UK’s leading challenger bank, has today announced the launch of a direct savings offering for clients of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, strengthening the disruptor’s partnership with the UK’s largest wealth management group.

October 2016

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Apple Pay Now Available To Metro Bank Customers

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, is now offering customers access to Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. Through its instant account opening process, the leading challenger bank has become the first UK bank to allow its customers to use Apple Pay as soon as an account has been opened.

August 2016

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Metro Bank launches record low five year fixed rate mortgage range

Metro Bank, the leading challenger bank, is reducing rates on its 5 Year Fixed Rate Residential mortgages.

July 2016

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Metro Bank reduces rates on Five Year Fixed Rate mortgage range

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, is reducing rates on its 5 Year Fixed Rate Residential and Buy to Let mortgages.

November 2015

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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%.

September 2015

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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.

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Metro Bank launches new Escrow accounts

Metro Bank is expanding its product range with the introduction of two new Escrow accounts. Opening a Metro Bank Escrow account is a simple process that can be completed in as little as one day – a feature that distinguishes the product from others available on the market. Customers are also given access to a dedicated relationship manager to assist with the opening and running of the account.

July 2015

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Metro Bank launches two new Community Accounts

Metro Bank today announces the launch of two bespoke Community Deposit Accounts as part of its commitment to supporting local communities. Both accounts offer generous interest rates and are available to small and medium sized charities, voluntary groups, clubs and societies. The accounts have been designed to build on the popularity of Metro Bank’s existing Community Current Account.

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