About us

ankylo is building the future of payments in the UK.

The challenge

Payments shouldn't cost a fortune.

Every year, the UK pays billions in fees just to move money. In 2025, we spent £1.5 billion on retail payments alone. For small traders, this can be up to four times higher than those paid by the largest companies. And over the past five years, acquirer fees have increased by over 30% in real terms.

This is money that could be reinvested into growth, jobs, and innovation for the UK - instead, it's lining the pockets of US-based card networks and banks.

Our mission

ankylo wants to put money back into the hands of UK businesses and consumers.

We're building a fairer payments ecosystem where UK businesses and consumers can keep more of their money, fostering growth and innovation across the country.

We believe that trust is the foundation of a fair and transparent payments ecosystem. For us, privacy and security aren't optional - they're necessary core principles, built into our products and services from the ground up.

Get in touch

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