Fintech

Wirecard sells UK card technology unit in fallout from corporate scandal

A spokesperson for Wirecard said it expects job losses among its 80 UK staff

Wirecard has sold its UK business to fintech startup Railsbank as it winds down its business after collapsing in June due to a €1.9bn hole in its accounts

The German fintech said it signed an asset purchase agreement on 9 September to sell its UK card technology assets and to transfer client relationships and employees to Railsbank, the open banking platform.

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