Fintech heavyweight Zopa is poised to double its office space as it plans a move to a new headquarters in Canary Wharf.
The upcoming office, situated at 20 Water Street, will sprawl across 44,000 square feet and accommodate Zopa's existing workforce of 900, as reported by .
The British digital bank, established in 2020, announced the relocation as part of its preparations for the public launch of its flagship current account and a GenAI proposition designed to "bring humanity and warmth into banking".
The fintech firm will be rubbing shoulders with several banking giants already based in the business district, including HSBC, JP Morgan, and Barclays.
Iain Kendrick, Chief People Officer, described the move as a 'statement of intent', saying: "Our relocation to a brand-new headquarters at 20 Water Street in the heart of Canary Wharf marks a major milestone in Zopa's growth journey.
"This move is more than just a change of address-it's a statement of intent as we change the face of banking in a location previously dominated by the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's established banking players.
"As we continue to scale, investing in a best-in-class workspace reinforces our ambition, culture, and commitment to attracting and retaining top talent."
Zopa also revealed plans to install its own neon sign atop the 13-storey building, which boasts an impressive BREEAM sustainability rating. The company's rapid expansion over recent years culminated in it turning a profit in December 2023.
The fintech's most recent endeavours saw it teaming up with energy behemoth Octopus to penetrate the energy market, and with retail giant John Lewis to provide personal loans to its 23 million customers.
The fintech also clinched the titles of º£½ÇÊÓƵ's Best Personal Loan Provider and Credit Card Provider at the 2024 British Bank Awards.
