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We’re Zopa, and we want to make money work better for you. Our diverse team is united in their mission of creating simple, fair and honest financial products that have the customer’s needs at their heart. We’re proud that this dedication is reflected in our excellent rating on TrustPilot. We’ve always been unapologetically honest with our customers, and value the same in return. Their feedback helps us shape what we build, so we can provide a bank fit for today, and for the future. We’re not the new kids on the block though - we’ve been a pioneering force in finance for 16 years. In 2005, we built the first ever peer-to-peer (P2P) lending company, giving our customers access to loans built for real-life and intelligent investments backed by cutting-edge tech. In 2020, we launched Zopa Bank, meaning we could offer more – like fixed term savings backed by FSCS protection and a credit card to help customers take control of their finances. We’ve lent out over £6 billion and are proud to have made money work better for over half a million people across the UK, whether they were looking to borrow or save.

At Close Brothers, we are here to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term. This means supporting our colleagues, customers and clients, and the communities and environment in which they operate. It means helping people and businesses unlock their potential and plan for the future with confidence, building relationships that stand the test of time. It also means that we continue to be there for the long term, whatever the economic climate, making decisions that are right for today and for generations to come. Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. What we do Banking Banking provides specialist lending and deposits across three businesses: Commercial offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market; Retail provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and Property offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans. www.closebrothers.com

At Metro Bank, we do banking differently. We're an award-winning high street bank with a large growing network of stores offering a suite of banking products and services. We’re also committed to supporting local businesses with commercial, corporate, and SME lending products and services. We build strong and long-lasting relationships with our business customers from the very first meeting. With more than 3 million customers already on our books and dedicated sector specific Relationship Managers and Local Business Managers, there’s an extra vibrancy about the business. Our partnership with the England & Wales Cricket Board means we’re proud to be the first-ever champion of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket. Developing relationships with our customers, colleagues, and communities is at the heart of everything we do. We are the Relationship Banking specialists. Please do not post any personal details. Visit us in store: metrobankonline.co.uk/our-stores Follow us on: X: @Metro_Bank Instagram: @metro_bank TikTok: @metro_bank_uk Please reach out to our customer service handle on X for support: @MetroBank_Help Alternatively you can call us on 0345 0808 500.