British ClearBank establishes European headquarters in Amsterdam

Clearbank joins Amsterdam’s bustling fintech sector

The British financial services provider ClearBank has announced the establishment of its European headquarters in Amsterdam, marking a significant move in its international expansion strategy. Known for facilitating payment transactions for financial institutions, ClearBank has operated exclusively in the United Kingdom until now.

ClearBank is a service provider that operates behind the scenes to support large financial institutions, particularly with payment processing. With institutions still relying on older systems from the 1960s and 1970s, ClearBank brings a modern, easy-to-integrate system that is a nice addition to the fintech sector in Amsterdam.

Buzzing fintech scene in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, a historic financial centre and the birthplace of the world’s first central bank and stock exchange, is now a major player in fintech making it a fitting choice for Clearbank’s HQ. The decision to establish its European operations in the Netherlands capital city was driven by the country's strong economy, excellent credit ratings, and vibrant fintech sector. 

Clearbank will find itself alongside other successful international companies setting up in the region, local startups-turned-unicorns like Swan, Adyen, Mollie, and bunq, all having gained global recognition. Ranked as one of Europe’s top tech ecosystems, Amsterdam is a stand-out for its thriving fintech industry, driven by the city's dynamic tech community and entrepreneurial energy. 

With its new headquarters in Amsterdam, ClearBank plans to invest more than €70 million in its European operations, with the goal of expanding its services across every EU country. This is no small feat, given the varying regulations in each country. ClearBank is set to significantly impact the European market, and bring its innovative payment solutions to Amsterdam’s fintech scene.

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