- Digital banking solutions provider Sandstone Technology announced the successful go-live of Kingdom Bank’s new digital banking platform.
- A UK-based ethical bank that serves Christians, churches, and charities, Kingdom Bank will leverage the new platform to enhance onboarding, offer online and app-based account management, and help meet growing customer demand for digital services.
- Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sandstone Technology most recently demoed its technology at FinovateEurope 2016 in London.
UK-based Kingdom Bank has gone live with a new digital banking platform through a partnership with Sandstone Technology, a digital banking solutions provider based in Australia.
Working in close partnership with the bank, Sandstone Technology delivered a cloud-based digital banking solution hosted on its Sandstone Cloud Service (SCS) platform. The implementation includes Sandstone’s BankFast Apply technology for digital deposit origination and onboarding across retail and non-retail products, along with the company’s BankFast online and BankFast mobile app for internet and mobile banking. The deployment enabled Kingdom Bank to introduce new capabilities while establishing a secure, scalable foundation that will enhance the customer experience and support the institution’s growth plans. Kingdom Bank noted that it has already seen strong early adoption, with more than 35% of its customers migrating to the new digital banking experience in the first month of its availability.
“What stood out throughout this project was Kingdom Bank’s unwavering focus on its customers and mission,” Sandstone Technology Head of Business Development Ian Merlino said. “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.”
Kingdom Bank is a UK-based institution that serves Christians, churches, and charities. The institution was acquired by a group of Christian investors, including UK charity Stewardship, in 2020. Since then, its annual lending has grown from £5 million to nearly £30 million in 2026. Kingdom Bank is authorized and regulated by the PRA and FCA, and leverages deposits to fund mortgages for churches, charities, and ministry workers in the UK. The institution offers savings and deposit accounts, mortgages, and customized insurance protection for ministries, people, and property. Paul Houghton is Kingdom Bank’s CEO.
“This transformation is an important milestone for our organization and, ultimately, for the customers we serve,” Kingdom Bank Chief Information Officer Philip Taylor said. “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.”
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sandstone Technology most recently demoed on the Finovate stage at FinovateEurope 2016 in London. Today, the digital banking solutions provider serves more than 30 financial institutions around the world, including Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, ING Bank, TSB Bank, Great Southern Bank, and Chetwood Bank. The company won the IBS Intelligence Digital Banking Award 2025 for Customer & Program Impact.
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