Cookies & Privacy Contact Us FAQs Credit Cards Loans Savings Help & Support Improve Your Credit About Us Our History The following timeline outlines the key milestones in Vanquis Bank's development over the years. Vanquis Who Are We Our History 2018 Vanquis Bank wins Credit Builder Card Provider of the Year at the Moneyfacts Consumer Awards for the fourth year running 2017 Vanquis Bank wins Credit Builder Card Provider of the Year at the Moneyfacts Consumer Awards for the third year running Vanquis reaches a milestone of 3.5 million people approved (correct as at September 2017) Vanquis Loans launches online application Launch of the Vanquis App 2016 Launch of Vanquis Loans to existing customers Vanquis Bank advertises on television for the first time Vanquis Bank’s Chatham customer contact centre expands into additional premises Vanquis Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 221156) Vanquis Bank wins Credit Builder Card Provider of the Year at the Moneyfacts awards for the second year running Vanquis wins Best Anti-Fraud & Verification Technology at the Credit Today awards in conjunction with GB Group 2015 Vanquis Bank launches NEO and Origin credit cards Vanquis Bank launches the ID Secure protection product Vanquis Bank’s London HQ relocates to Fenchurch Street, London Vanquis Bank wins Credit Builder Card Provider of the Year at the Consumer Moneyfacts awards for the second year running Vanquis joins the Board of Financial Fraud Action UK 2014 Vanquis Bank joins the British Bankers’ Association 2013 Employee numbers exceed 1,000 Over one million Vanquis credit cards in circulation The ‘Star’ credit card is rebranded as ‘Aquis' Vanquis Bank launches the ProtectMyID protection product Vanquis Bank joins the Board of The UK Cards Association (now part of UK Finance) 2012 Vanquis issues its first Argos branded credit card Vanquis launches the ‘Alpha’ and ‘Granite’ credit builder credit cards Vanquis wins Credit Card Provider of the Year at the Credit Today awards for the fourth year running 2011 Vanquis Bank launches a range of fixed-term savings products Vanquis Bank opens a new customer contact centre in Bradford Vanquis Bank wins Credit Card Provider of the Year at the Credit Today awards for the third year running 2010 Vanquis Bank accepts its one millionth customer! Vanquis Bank launches the eVanquis online account service Vanquis Bank wins Credit Card Provider of the Year at the Credit Today awards for the second year running 2009 Vanquis Bank launches a new brand identity A new website and new card designs are introduced Vanquis Bank launches the ‘Star’ and ‘Black Diamond’ credit cards Vanquis Bank joins The UK Cards Association (now part of UK Finance) Vanquis Bank wins Credit Card Provider of the Year at the Credit Today awards 2008 Vanquis Bank launches the Vanquis Gold Card Vanquis Bank launches the Identity Theft Alert ID protection product The customer contact centre moves into new premises in Chatham 2007 Vanquis Bank tests new marketing channels such as door drops and magazine inserts 2006 Vanquis Bank launches its first website and starts advertising on the Internet 2005 Vanquis Bank Head Office relocates to Arthur Street, London 2004 After a successful pilot, Provident Group gives Vanquis the green light to grow 2003 Vanquis Bank’s first customer contact centre is set up in Chatham, Kent Vanquis Bank launches its first direct mail campaign Vanquis Bank issues its first credit card on 12 May 2003 Vanquis Bank is licensed by the OFT for consumer credit business Financial Services Authority authorisation achieved 2002 Vanquis Bank (originally known as Aquis Bank Limited) is set up by the Provident Financial Group on a pilot basis Build or rebuild your credit with a Vanquis Credit Card Check your eligibility with our quick and simple 4 step application and find the right card for you. Vanquis Chrome Card - 29.5% APR (variable) Vanquis Classic Card - 39.9% APR (variable) Vanquis Origin Card - 59.9% APR (variable) Check Your Eligibility To build your credit rating and be considered for credit limit increases, use your card sensibly, stay within your credit limit and pay your monthly minimum payment on time. Not doing so could harm your credit rating and make obtaining credit more difficult. Useful Links Contact us Frequently asked questions Protect yourself from Fraud Refer a Friend Accessibility Sitemap Legal Info Privacy & Cookies Vanquis Bank Legal Info Credit card summary boxes Corporate Info Corporate Info Links Modern Slavery Act Statement Become an affiliate Careers at Vanquis Vanquis Bank can be contacted at its registered office, which is at No. 1 Godwin Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2SU. Registered number 02558509 England. VAT number 180555952. 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