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Declined by Starling?
There’s another way.

Starling’s eligibility criteria doesn’t work for everyone. Suits Me® is built to be more accessible — no credit check, no CIFAS barrier, no UK credit history needed. Open your account in minutes.

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No credit check · No CIFAS barrier · Takes around 3 minutes

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Starling Bank runs a soft credit check and has eligibility criteria that doesn’t suit everyone. If you’ve been declined, have bad credit, CIFAS markers, or are new to the UK — Suits Me® may be able to help, with no credit check required.

Who we help

Suits Me® is built for people Starling may not be able to help

Whether you’ve been declined, have a difficult credit history, or are just starting out in the UK — we have an account for you.

Declined by Starling

Starling may decline applicants who don’t meet their eligibility criteria. Suits Me® doesn’t run credit checks — so a rejection from Starling won’t affect your application with us.

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Bad credit or CIFAS markers

A poor credit history or CIFAS marker makes it difficult to open a Starling account. Suits Me® welcomes customers with bad credit, defaults, CCJs, or CIFAS markers.

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Jaunums Apvienotajā Karalistē

No UK credit history means Starling may decline you. Suits Me® doesn’t require any UK credit history — making it one of the easiest accounts to open when you first arrive.

The challenge with Starling

Why Starling isn’t right for everyone

Starling is a great account — but it’s designed for people with a clean financial history. If that’s not you, here’s what you’re up against.

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Soft credit check at application

Starling runs a soft credit check when you apply. While this won’t leave a mark on your credit file, a thin or troubled credit history can still affect the outcome of your application.

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CIFAS markers mean rejection

If you have a CIFAS marker on your record — even an incorrect one — Starling is very unlikely to approve your application.

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No UK credit history? Likely declined

New arrivals to the UK typically have no credit footprint — which can trigger a Starling decline before they’ve even had a chance to build one.

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Strict eligibility criteria

Starling’s eligibility requirements go beyond just credit — address history, ID verification standards, and residency status can all be barriers.

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Cashback & rewards locked to upgrades

Cashback and discount features aren’t available on Starling’s standard account — you need to upgrade to access them.

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English-only customer support

Starling’s support is in English only. If English isn’t your first language, getting help with your account can be a real challenge.

The Alternative

Everything Starling offers — and more

Suits Me® is a fully featured e-money account built for everyday life. No credit check. No CIFAS barrier. Cashback and discounts included on every plan.

No credit check — ever

We don’t run credit checks. Your financial history won’t affect your application with Suits Me®.

Lielbritānijas konta numurs un bankas kods

Receive wages, benefits, pension, or any other payment directly into your account.

Bezmaksas bezkontakta Mastercard®

Pay in stores, online, and at ATMs — accepted in over 30 million places worldwide.

Direct Debits included as standard

Set up rent, utilities, and bills on Direct Debit — included on all plans.

Tūlītēja naudas atmaksa visos kontos

Earn money back at Argos, Asda, IKEA, Sainsbury’s, and hundreds more — no upgrade needed.

Exclusive discounts on all accounts

Access hundreds of partner discounts from day one — available on every Suits Me® plan.

Multilingual support in 15+ languages

Our UK-based team speaks over 15 languages. Get help by phone, chat, email, or video call.

Mobilā lietotne un paziņojumi reālajā laikā

Manage your account, freeze your card, and track spending from your phone — 24 hours a day.

Suits Me direct debit feature
Free Mastercard® includedContactless · Online · ATM
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Suits Me® vs Starling Bank

Konta funkcija Starling Suits Me®
Atveriet tiešsaistē tikai 3 minūtēs
No credit check required
Accepts bad credit & CIFAS markers
No UK credit history needed
Tūlītēja naudas atmaksa visos kontos
Discounts included on all accounts
Direct Debits included as standard
Daudzvalodu klientu apkalpošanas dienests Apvienotajā Karalistē
Bezmaksas bezkontakta debetkarte
Lielbritānijas konta numurs un bankas kods
Mobile app with real-time notifications
Starptautisko bankomātu izņemšana
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*Pieļaujas AML normatīvajām prasībām

Kā sākt

Open your Suits Me® account in 5 simple steps

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Choose your account

Pick from Essential, Premium, or Premium Plus — all include cashback and discounts.

2

Ievadiet savu informāciju

Complete your application online in around 3 minutes. No credit check involved.

3

Verify your ID

Upload a photo ID and a selfie. We work with the ID you have.

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Get your account details

Your UK sort code and account number arrive the same day. Your card follows by post.

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Lejupielādēt lietotni

Manage everything from your phone — spending, transfers, cashback, and more.

Ko saka klienti

Trusted by thousands of people across the UK

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“Suits me was quick, efficient, and easy to use. Through financial problems out of my control I was refused an account everywhere but Suits Me — I was accepted in minutes.”

MC
Marks, „Suits Me®“ klients
Pārbaudīta atsauksme vietnē Trustpilot
★★★★★

„Kāds lielisks konts — karti saņēmu uzreiz, un tās iestatīšana bija vienkārša. Man bija grūti atrast karti, uz kuru saņemt algu, un šis bija neapšaubāmi labākais risinājums. Ļoti ieteicu.”

KT
Kīts, „Suits Me®“ klients
Pārbaudīta atsauksme vietnē Trustpilot
★★★★★

„Tā bija mana pēdējā iespēja, un es esmu priecīgs, ka man tagad ir konts. Suits Me ir īsta glābšana — viegli lietojams, uzticams, un klientu apkalpošanas komanda patiesi rūpējas par klientiem.“

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Maikls, „Suits Me®“ klients
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Atbildes uz jautājumiem

Biežāk uzdotie jautājumi

Yes. Suits Me® does not carry out credit checks as part of our application process. A rejection from Starling — for any reason — will not affect your Suits Me® application.

Yes. We understand that financial difficulties can happen to anyone. Bad credit, missed payments, defaults, CCJs, or a CIFAS marker will not prevent you from opening a Suits Me® account.

Absolutely. We don’t require a UK credit history. Many customers open their Suits Me® account within days of arriving in the UK. Our multilingual team can support you in over 15 languages to help you get set up.

Yes. Unlike Starling, Suits Me® includes instant cashback and exclusive discounts on every plan — no upgrade required.

Suits Me® is an e-money account, not a bank account. However, it works like a bank account for everyday use — you get a UK sort code and account number, a Mastercard® debit card, Direct Debits, and a full mobile app.

Around 3 minutes online. Once your identity is verified you’ll receive your UK account details the same day. Your Mastercard® will arrive by first class post, usually within a few days.

We try to work with the ID you have. A passport or driving licence is ideal, but we can often accept other forms. Speak to our team if you’re unsure — we’re here to help.

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that’s built for you?

Join thousands of people who use Suits Me® as their everyday account. No credit check. No CIFAS barrier. Open in minutes.

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Free Mastercard® included · Account details issued same day · KYC & AML checks completed on all applications · Suits Me account fees apply — see our fee schedule for full details

Suits Me® is a trading name. Suits Me® accounts are e-money accounts, not bank accounts. Suits Me account fees apply. Please refer to our fee schedule for full details. Mastercard® is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Cashback is subject to retailer T&Cs.

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