Ebury opens Birmingham office to strengthen UK growth

Ebury opens Birmingham office to strengthen UK growth

Ebury expands its UK footprint with a new Birmingham office. The fintech’s move reflects rising demand from Midlands-based exporters and small businesses seeking tailored international payment and risk management solutions.


Ebury has expanded its UK operations with a new office in Birmingham. The global fintech’s move marks a strategic deepening of its national footprint and underscores growing demand for international payment and risk management services in the Midlands.

The office, located at 103 Colmore Row, places Ebury at the centre of the UK’s second-largest metropolitan economy — a region that attracts significant levels of foreign direct investment and is home to a growing base of internationally active small and medium-sized enterprises.

Phil Monkhouse, UK Country Manager at Ebury, said the new hub reflects both market strength and opportunity. “Opening our new office in Birmingham marks a major milestone for Ebury and reflects both the strength of our business and the growing demand we are already seeing from clients across the Midlands,” he said. “By establishing a permanent presence in the region, we can now truly meet clients at their place of work, allowing us to build closer, more impactful relationships.”

The Midlands has long been recognised as a manufacturing and engineering powerhouse, accounting for over 10% of all UK exports. It has also emerged as a hub for future mobility and digital technologies — sectors with strong international footprints and a need for specialist financial support. Birmingham itself hosts the highest number of active enterprises of any major English city outside London, providing a diverse client base for Ebury’s services.

Kees Veerman, Managing Director for Europe, the UK, Switzerland, and Canada at Ebury, said the company’s expansion aligns with a broader regional strategy. “Birmingham and the wider Midlands represent an exciting growth opportunity for Ebury,” he said. “By opening a local office, we are positioning ourselves right at the heart of this dynamic business community.”

Ebury’s new office builds on its three-year partnership with Aston Villa FC, where it serves as the club’s Official FX Partner — a tie that underscores its long-term investment in the region and local business community.

Founded in London in 2009 by Juan Lobato and Salvador Garcia, Ebury has grown into a global financial technology company employing more than 1,800 people across 40 offices in 29 markets. In FY2025, it reported revenues of £286.5 million and EBITDA of £44.9 million. The company is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and majority-owned by Banco Santander.


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