Isn't Bitstamp located in UK (it has its address in Berkshire, UK on its website https://www.bitstamp.net/about_us/)? Why isn't Bitstamp included in the coindesk article?
It's company is registered in the UK but the banks are over in Slovenia. It's still useful, but you must use SEPA (1-3 days) transfer which will come with some currency conversion charges.
Small amounts -> localbitcoin Large amounts -> bitstamp