Metro Bank looking for buyers following profit boost

Metro Bank is now looking for a buyer to take over the UK financial institution. With 78 branches in the U.K., this news comes on the heels of several good financial news items for the bank, including record profits, according to a report by Mortgage Introducer.

In 2023, the bank received a $1.22 billion investment from Jamie Gilinski, a billionaire from Colombia, which would prove a major boon for the bank amid struggling financial conditions. It also made several strategic changes, such as pivoting towards commercial and corporate mortgage lending, and in Q2 2026 it reported a 41% rise in profits to $80.92 million. This is already more than 50% of its total profits from 2025, which were $130.1 million.

This success has been seen on the branch level as well, with new locations in Newcastle, Leeds and Nottingham in 2026

The bank has not set a price for the sale, nor has it announced any potential buyers at this time.