“Can an Islamic bank-backed digital brand become the preferred cross-border banking platform for GCC customers seeking UK and international financial services?”
Nomo is the digital banking arm of Bank of London & The Middle East PLC (BLME), a UK-regulated Islamic bank and member of the Boubyan Bank Group. The brand focuses on cross-border digital banking, particularly serving Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) customers seeking UK and international accounts. Nomo expanded its reach into the UAE via partnerships with ADCB and Al Hilal, positioning itself as a bridge between Middle Eastern banking clients and UK/international financial infrastructure.
Nomo discloses Bank of London & The Middle East PLC (in-house) as its banking provider, according to the Embedded Finance Index 2026.
Nomo does not disclose a bank charter of its own; its banking services are provided through Bank of London & The Middle East PLC (in-house).
Nomo's cards are issued through Paymentology.
Nomo connects to bank accounts through Salt Edge.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 3 layers in Nomo's stack: Banking / BaaS (Bank of London & The Middle East PLC (in-house)); Card issuing (Paymentology); Open banking (Salt Edge).
Nomo is headquartered in London, UK (20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HJ).
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