Anna Money taps Episode Six to expand SME business debit card offering
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ANNA Money, the UK-based mobile business banking account for startups, small businesses and sole traders, selected Episode Six to deliver a more reliable, scalable, and configurable platform that supports growing product needs, global expansion, and seamless integration.
Business debit cards are core to ANNA Money's offering, giving customers a secure, convenient way to pay suppliers and make business-related purchases directly from their account. With Episode Six's modern card infrastructure, ANNA Money now offers its customers a business debit card that supports full use of all of ANNA Money's features.
'ANNA Money is a great example of what's possible when fintechs pair vision with the right infrastructure,' said John Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of Episode Six. 'By leveraging our platform, they've migrated to a sophisticated card platform to enhance the overall ANNA Money offering forto its business customers, at scale and with speed.'
By leveraging Episode Six's modern card infrastructure, ANNA Money has seamlessly integrated virtual and physical card capabilities into its mobile-first business account experience. The high-performance platform enables real-time transaction visibility, instant card issuance, and flexible configuration of features and workflows, empowering ANNA Money to quickly adapt to evolving customer needs.
'We needed a partner with proven infrastructure and the agility to match our pace and expansion,' said Alex Kokovin, COO at ANNA Money. 'Episode Six delivered on all fronts, addressing the limitations we previously faced. Their technology allows us to offer business debit cards, deliver a seamless experience to our customers, and scale with confidence. We reviewed a large number of vendors and Episode Six stood out for their experience, agility, and proven ability to migrate live card programs successfully.'
This go-live comes at a pivotal time as demand for modern card solutions continues to rise among SMEs in the UK. With this launch, Episode Six continues to expand its presence in the UK and Europe, supporting fintech leaders like ANNA Money with the infrastructure needed to scale, innovate, and grow.
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