Manchester has emerged as a crucial hub for the UK's fintech ambitions, with significant investments in technology, e-commerce, and cybersecurity. The city hosts numerous influential finance companies, ranging from traditional banks to innovative fintech startups.

Valtech transforms financial institutions through strategic experience design, focusing on content strategy, UX design, and omnichannel platform development to create innovative financial systems.

AJ Bell operates a comprehensive online investment platform, offering diverse investment options with low-cost asset fees and educational resources, including curated starter portfolios for different risk levels.

AccessPay provides integrated banking solutions that enable users to connect bank accounts with back-office systems, automate payments, and implement fraud protection using ISO 20022 standards.

BNY, parent of the Bank of New York Mellon Company, delivers investment management, pension plan administration, and asset securities management services to institutional clients worldwide.

Barclays, a leading UK bank, maintains a strong presence in Manchester through its corporate office and regional branches, offering roles in product management, data analytics, and various banking services.

Klarna revolutionizes shopping with its buy-now-pay-later service, allowing purchases to be split into interest-free installments, while also providing a digital shopping platform and physical payment cards.

Car Benefit Solutions specializes in employee vehicle benefits, managing company vehicle leases, ownership programs, and salary sacrifice car schemes using pre-tax salary funds.

Starling Bank, a digital-first neobank, distinguishes itself with consumer-friendly features like overdraft protection and competitive savings rates. Their Manchester office expansion aims to create over 1,000 jobs.

Affirm provides flexible microfinancing solutions for consumer purchases, offering low and zero-interest payment plans for both in-store and online transactions.

Shawbrook Bank focuses on specialized lending services for consumers, property, and businesses, while also providing comprehensive personal and commercial banking services.

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