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Currensea

Founded 2018 · 52 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Currensea is a UK travel card that links directly to a user's existing bank account via direct debit, letting travelers spend abroad in local currency without high FX fees and without opening a new account or managing a prepaid balance. It also offers co-branded travel debit cards that convert everyday spending into loyalty points and airline miles through partnerships with travel brands.

ConsumerFintechTravel & Hospitality

Founders & leadership

Currensea was founded in 2018 by Craig Goulding and James Lynn.

CGCraig Goulding
Craig GouldinginCo-FounderCraig Goulding holds a double first in Physics from Oxford University and has worked in technology development, government space and defense systems, and capital markets across investment banks including JPMorgan. He transitioned to fintech in 2015, leading open banking implementation at a major UK retail bank before co-founding Currensea in 2018.
JLJames Lynn
James LynninCo-Founder and CEOHe has over 20 years of experience in banking and fintech, with a background building online businesses in fintech, electronic trading, and corporate banking.

Investors · 3

1818 Venture CapitalSt Peter Port
Blackfinch VenturesCheltenham
Seedrsreported · 2 sourcesBerlin

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
CURRENSEA LIMITED
Company number
11413946
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 Jun 2018
Registered office
Suite 1 Amersham House, Mill Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DT
Nature of business (SIC)
63110 — Data processing, hosting and related activities
Previous names
INTEGRALIX LIMITED (2018–2019)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 10 Dec 2025 · next due 24 Dec 2026

Current officers · 3

  • Christopher Craig Richard Goulding — director, appointed 13 Jun 2018
  • Alan Rae Dalziel Jamieson — director, appointed 1 Jun 2025
  • James Denbigh Lynn — director, appointed 13 Jun 2018

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 23 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

Currensea secures over GBP 1.7 million on Seedrsthepaypers.com · Jul 2024Travel Debit Card Currensea Smashes Crowdfunding Target in Just Four Hours as It Raises Over £1.7m on Seedrsffnews.com · Jul 2024Currensea closes £4.55m round for international payments carduktech.news · Sep 2022Currensea surpasses crowdfunding target by 135%, raises over £1M for its travel debit card — TFNtechfundingnews.com · Jul 2022Currensea raises over £1m on Seedrs in less than two hoursibsintelligence.com · Jun 2022Currensea Secures Major Investment from Two VCs Bringing Total Raised This Year to £4.55M | Financial ITfinancialit.net

Frequently asked questions

What does Currensea do?
Currensea is a UK travel card that links directly to a user's existing bank account via direct debit, letting travelers spend abroad in local currency without high FX fees and without opening a new account or managing a prepaid balance. It also offers co-branded travel debit cards that convert everyday spending into loyalty points and airline miles through partnerships with travel brands.
Who founded Currensea?
Currensea was founded by Craig Goulding, James Lynn in 2018.
Who are Currensea's investors?
Currensea's investors include 1818 Venture Capital, Blackfinch Ventures, Seedrs.