LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM:
Sandstone Technology, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, today announced the successful go-live of Kingdom Bank’s new digital banking platform. The implementation enables the UK-based Christian bank to deliver seamless digital onboarding and provide customers with the ability to manage their accounts online and through a native mobile app, while benefiting from the security, resilience, and scalability of Sandstone's cloud-hosted environment.
Kingdom Bank, an ethical bank that provides financial services to Christians, churches, charities , identified an opportunity to modernise its digital channels as customer expectations continued to evolve. Its legacy platform resulted in fragmented customer journeys and limiting the bank’s ability to deliver seamless digital services. The bank sought a modern solution that could integrate with its new core banking platform while streamlining customer onboarding and ongoing digital banking.
Working in close partnership with Kingdom Bank, Sandstone Technology delivered a cloud-based digital banking solution hosted within its Sandstone Cloud Service (SCS) platform. The implementation includes BankFast Apply for digital deposit origination and onboarding across retail and non-retail products, together with BankFast Online and the BankFast Mobile App for Internet Banking and Mobile Banking. Delivered through a single release, the programme enabled Kingdom Bank to introduce new capabilities not previously available, while establishing a secure, scalable foundation to support the bank’s future growth plans and an enhanced customer experience. The platform has already seen strong early adoption, with over 35% of customers migrating to the new digital banking experience within the first month of launch.
"This transformation is an important milestone for our organisation and, ultimately, for the customers we serve," said Philip Taylor, Chief Information Officer, Kingdom Bank. "From the outset, Sandstone demonstrated a genuine understanding of our goals, our customers and the unique role we play within the Christian community. The team's collaborative approach, expertise and commitment to delivering the right outcome made them a trusted partner throughout the project. Together, we've created a modern digital experience that makes it easier for customers to onboard, manage their accounts and access the services they need."
Ian Merlino, Head of Business Development at Sandstone Technology added "What stood out throughout this project was Kingdom Bank's unwavering focus on its customers and mission. The Bank had a clear vision for how it wanted to better serve its customers through digital banking, and it was a privilege to help bring that vision to life. This has been a truly collaborative partnership, built on trust and shared goals, and we're proud to have delivered a platform that positions the bank for future growth while enhancing the experience for its customers."
The go-live marks a major milestone in Kingdom Bank’s digital transformation journey, equipping the bank to support future growth and innovation while continuing its mission to serve churches and Christian organisations across the UK.
About Kingdom Bank
Kingdom Bank is the UK’s Christian bank, serving Christians, churches, and charities.
Established in 1954, Kingdom Bank was acquired by a new group of investors in 2020. Since then, its annual lending has increased from £5 million to just under £30 million in 2026. The Bank is authorised and regulated by the PRA and FCA, and its mission is to support the growth of churches across the UK.
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