Recognise Bank is a finalist at the British Bank Awards 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Recognise Bank has been shortlisted as a finalist at the British Bank Awards, in the Best Savings Provider category.

To all our customers who took the time to vote for us – thank you.

The prestigious British Bank Awards, hosted by Smart Money People, celebrate the best in banking. Voting is open until April 16th, so head over and cast your vote if you haven’t yet. ️As a reminder, by voting you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win £1000* from Smart Money People.

Follow the instructions below to vote for Recognise Bank

  1. Click the link to access the voting portal and select personal savings account.
  2. Leave an eligible review on Smart Money People.
  3. Once the voting period ends, Smart Money People will select a winner.

Key dates:

  • Voting opens: 8 January 2024
  • Finalists announced: 20 March 2024
  • Voting closes: 16 April 2024

*Full terms and conditions here.

Steve Pateman

Steve has had an extensive executive career in banking leading corporate and commercial banking businesses at RBS/NatWest, managing Santander’s UK banking businesses and as CEO of Shawbrook Bank, Hodge Banking Group and most recently successfully leading the banking licence application for StreamBank.

He is a non-executive Director at Bank of Ireland both in the UK and Dublin and Thin Cats, a specialist SME lending business and is retained as an advisor to Black Lion Ventures. He was previously President of the Chartered Banker Institute.

Steve took up the role of Chair (subject to regulatory approval) at Recognise Bank in November 2024, having served as an Investor Non-Executive Director since January 2024.