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Up Bank

Up Bank is an Australian digital bank known for its innovative, mobile-first approach to banking. Launched in 2018, Up was developed by Ferocia, a technology company based in Melbourne, in partnership with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, which provides its banking license.

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Sector
Neobank
Business model
B2C neobank
Founded
2018
Founders
Dominic Pym, Grant Thomas
Headquarters
Melbourne
Markets
Australia
Customers
900,000+ customers
Status
Acquired by Bendigo & Adelaide Bank (2021)

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fintech.global

2people interviewed
2episodes across 2 shows

The team on Day One

Anson Parker Chief Product Officer, Up “Savings doesn't just have to be this kind of stern lecture of financial discipline. It can actually be a really engaging experience.” 1 episode → Dom Pym Co-founder, Up 1 episode →

Hear from the team

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28 July 2026 · Life After Launch Dom Pym – The Little White Lie That Built a Bank for 1.4 Million Aussies Dom Pym
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2 July 2024 · Fintechfun Anson Parker discusses the innovative journey of Upbank's products Anson Parker

Milestones

  1. 2012 Ferocia began building Bendigo Bank's app fintech.global
  2. 2018 Up launched as JV between Ferocia and Bendigo Bank fintech.global
  3. 2021 Bendigo Bank acquired Ferocia/Up for $116M startupdaily.net

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