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Vanquis Banking Group competitors & alternatives

VANQBankingBradford, United Kingdom

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Vanquis Banking Group among banking companies — ranked by similarity to what Vanquis Banking Group actually does, not by market-cap band.

$400.5MMarket cap
1,294Employees
12Competitors listed

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About Vanquis Banking Group

Headquartered in Bradford, UK, Vanquis Banking Group plc focuses on providing personal credit solutions to the non-prime lending sector throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Its product portfolio encompasses credit cards, unsecured personal loans, and vehicle financing for automobiles, motorcycles, and light commercial vehicles. The company, which dates back to its founding in 1880, operated as Provident Financial plc until its rebranding to Vanquis Banking Group plc in March 2023.

Vanquis Banking Group at a glance

Vanquis Banking Group is a banking company headquartered in Bradford, United Kingdom, founded in 1960. It is publicly listed (VANQ) with a market capitalisation of $400.5M. Xcout tracks 8 named people at Vanquis Banking Group, including Ian McLaughlin (CEO).

Vanquis Banking Group leadership

  • Ian McLaughlinCEO
  • Dave WattsCFO
  • Sir Peter EstlinNon-Executive Chairman
  • Graham LindsayIndependent Non-Executive Director
  • Jackie NoakesIndependent Non-Executive Director
  • Karen BriggsIndependent Non-Executive Director

2 more named people on record for Vanquis Banking Group, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Top 12 Vanquis Banking Group competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Vanquis Banking Group by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

SECURE TRUST BANK PLCSTB · BankingSolihull, United Kingdom
66% matchPublic

Similar banking company

Secure Trust Bank PLC is a UK-based financial institution offering a diverse array of banking and financial solutions. Its operations are structured across five key divisions: Real Estate Finance, Commercial Finance, Vehicle Finance, Retail Finance, and Debt Management. The Real Estate Finance division specializes in providing capital for property ventures, including residential and commercial investments, new developments, and mixed-use projects. Within Commercial Finance, the bank offers businesses flexible working capital through invoice discounting and factoring, alongside participation in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Vehicle Finance facilitates vehicle acquisitions through hire purchase agreements, which are secured by the asset itself; these motor finance products reach customers via a network of dealerships, brokers, and online platforms. The Retail Finance arm, operating under the V12 brand, supplies unsecured point-of-sale credit solutions for both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retailers, supporting a broad spectrum of retail sectors from cycling, music, and furniture to outdoor goods, electronics, dental services, jewelry, home improvement, and even football season ticket purchases. Debt Management offers specialized services in the area of debt recovery. Additionally, the company is involved in property leasing and rental activities. Established in 1952, Secure Trust Bank PLC maintains its corporate headquarters in Solihull, United Kingdom.

Market cap$403M
Employees915
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Barclays Technology CentreBCY · BankingLondon, United Kingdom
62% matchPublic

Similar banking company

Barclays PLC is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services. It operates through the following segments: Barclays United Kingdom (UK), Barclays United Kingdom (UK) Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, Barclays United States (US) Consumer Bank, and Head Office. The Barclays UK segment represents businesses that sit within the UK ring-fenced bank entity, Barclays Bank UK PLC, and comprises personal banking, business banking and Barclaycard consumer UK. The Barclays UK Corporate Bank segment focuses on bringing together lending, trade and working capital, liquidity, payments, and FX solutions for UK corporate clients. The Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management segment serves UK and international private banking clients. The Barclays Investment Bank segment incorporates the global markets, investment banking, and international corporate banking businesses. The Barclays US Consumer Bank segment relates to co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States. The Head Office segment comprises central support, central treasury operations, Barclays Execution Services assets and legacy businesses. The company was founded on 1690 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Market cap$93.7B
Employees93,000
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Cembra Money Bank AG0QPJ · BankingSwitzerland
61% matchPublic

Similar banking company

Cembra Money Bank AG is a financial institution based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in a wide array of consumer finance solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including private individuals, self-employed professionals, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its extensive product portfolio features various financing options such as personal, consumer, and business loans. Cembra also provides vehicle financing through auto loans and leasing services for new and pre-owned vehicles, encompassing cars, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and caravans. Additionally, it offers corporate leasing and business financing solutions, including invoice financing, under its Cembra Business brand for small businesses. Beyond lending, Cembra provides savings instruments like deposit accounts and medium-term notes, along with investment products. The bank is a prominent issuer of credit cards, offering related services such as mobile payment, e-services, and card protection insurance. Furthermore, it supplies a suite of financial protection plans designed to cover eventualities like involuntary unemployment, accidents, illness, or disability, in addition to travel and flight insurance products. Cembra engages with its customers through a multifaceted distribution network. This includes its physical branch locations, digital platforms, strategic alliances with credit card partners and independent intermediaries, and a significant network of approximately 4,000 car dealerships. Founded in 1912, the company adopted its current name, Cembra Money Bank AG, in October 2013, having previously been known as GE Money Bank Aktiengesellschaft.

Market cap$3.4B
Employees759
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Primis Financial Corp.FRST · BankingMcLean, United States
61% matchPublic

Similar banking company

Primis Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Primis Bank that provides various financial services to individuals, and small and medium sized businesses in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including checking, NOW, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposits; and commercial deposit products comprising investment/sweep accounts, wire transfer services, employer services/payroll processing services, zero balance accounts, night depository services, depository transfers, merchant services, ACH originations, business debit cards, controlled disbursement accounts, and remote deposit capture services. It also provides commercial lending products, such as loans consist of lines of credit, revolving credit facilities, demand loans, term loans, equipment loans, SBA loans, stand-by letters of credit, and unsecured loans; loans for permanent financing; construction loans for commercial, multi-family, assisted living and other non-residential properties, and builder/developer lines; second asset based lending; SBA lending; financing for medical, dental, and veterinary businesses; and warehouse lending lines of credit to residential mortgage originators. In addition, the company provides consumer lending products comprising residential mortgage, home equity lines of credit, secured and unsecured personal loans, life insurance premium financing, and Panacea consumer loans. Further, it offers debit cards, ATM services, notary services, and mobile and online banking. The company was formerly known as Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. and changed its name to Primis Financial Corp. Primis Financial Corp. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Market cap$378.2M
Employees593
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