The UK fintech software market size reached USD 1.68 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.76 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.70% during 2025-2033. The increasing adoption of digital banking, rising demand for financial inclusion, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, enhanced regulatory support, the expansion of mobile payment solutions, and a shift towards cashless transactions driven by customer preferences for seamless and secure digital financial services are some of the key factors supporting the market growth.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 1.68 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2.76 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 5.70% |
Increasing Adoption of Digital Banking
The extensive adoption of digital banking is a key trend driving the fintech software market in the United Kingdom. In a changing financial landscape, conventional banks are increasingly adopting digital platforms to enhance customer experiences and maintain competitiveness. Fintech software allows banks to deliver customized services, enhance processes, and provide round-the-clock banking access via mobile applications and web platforms. People can conduct different financial activities, including payments, transfers, and investments, without needing to visit banks in person. The transition to digital banking, driven by the emergence of neobanks and challenger banks providing fully online services, usually with reduced fees and quicker transaction times, is supporting the growth of the market. In 2024, digital bank Zopa raised €80 Billion (£68 Billion) in an equity funding round led by A.P. Moller Holding to increase growth ahead of its 2025 current account launch. The funds were set to support Zopa’s expansion, including launching a GenAI proposition and enhancing financial products.
Advancements in Technology
Ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology are also propelling the UK fintech software market. Tools powered by AI are transforming financial services through improved automation, fraud detection, and customer insights. Machine learning (ML) algorithms enable fintech companies to examine large volumes of data to recognize patterns, forecast user behavior, and provide customized financial products. AI is utilized to enhance user service with chatbots and virtual assistants that offer immediate assistance and cut down response times. Moreover, blockchain technology is transforming financial transactions through the establishment of secure, transparent, and decentralized systems. Moreover, prominent fintech firms are expediting the integration of AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency in structured finance. In 2025, Semeris, a fintech startup located in London, secured €4 Billion to grow its platform and address the increasing need for AI-enhanced solutions in structured finance. The firm offers AI-driven tools for examining legal documents in structured finance markets, with the goal of improving efficiency and minimizing turnaround times in the review process.
Rise of Mobile Payment Solutions
With the rising usage of smartphones and the increasing preference for cashless transactions, mobile payments are becoming an essential part of the financial ecosystem. Fintech firms are creating groundbreaking payment apps and platforms that allow users to make seamless and secure transactions through their mobile devices. Contactless payments, digital wallets, and peer-to-peer payment solutions are becoming more popular, especially among younger individuals who prefer convenience and speed. This shift towards mobile payments is enhancing user experiences and creating opportunities for fintech software providers to develop new and advanced solutions, thereby providing an impetus to the market growth. In 2024, Revolut, a fintech company based in the UK, introduced its mobile wallets feature to simplify international money transfers. The function enables users to transfer money by simply using the recipient's phone number or email, removing the necessity for intricate bank information and guaranteeing faster, more convenient transactions.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on deployment and end-user.
Deployment Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the deployment. This includes cloud based and on-premises.
End-User Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end-user have also been provided in the report. This includes banking, insurance, and securities.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and others.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
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Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Deployments Covered | Cloud based, On-premises |
End-Users Covered | Banking, Insurance, Securities |
Regions Covered | London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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