Atom Bank has held discussions with financial advisers about whether it might go public via a Spac, as the UK digital bank weighs its options ahead of a planned initial public offering of its shares.

“It’s an interesting and intriguing vehicle, it’s on our radar,” the bank’s chief executive and co-founder Mark Mullen told Financial News, adding the fintech firm has had early-stage discussions exploring growing its business using a special purpose acquisition company.