Revolut receives full banking license
Revolut Gains Approval to Operate as a Full UK Bank After a lengthy five-year wait for regulatory approval, Revolut is set to officially operate as a fully registered bank in the UK. The fintech firm announced it has obtained a complete banking license from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), which enables it to provide banking […]
Revolut Abandons Plan to Buy a US Bank, Focuses on Independent OCC Charter
Revolut Shifts US Strategy Again Revolut is revising its strategy in the United States once more. The UK-based fintech has abandoned its plans to acquire a US bank and is now aiming to secure an independent banking license in the country. This move could pave the way for enhanced lending and more comprehensive banking services […]
Revolut Discusses Buying Turkish Bank FUPS
Revolut’s plans for international growth may soon take it to Türkiye. The company is reportedly in discussions to acquire a Turkish digital bank called FUPS, according to Bloomberg. The source did, however, mention that no final decision has been reached and there’s no certainty that Revolut will go through with the acquisition. FUPS is characterized […]
Barclays leader states that Revolut gains from not having a UK banking license
Barclays CEO Discusses Fintech Competition The CEO of Barclays has pointed out that fintech competitor Revolut enjoys an advantage by not holding a full UK banking license. This, he argues, allows the quickly increasing startup to sidestep some of the critical consumer duties that traditional banks must adhere to. CS Venkatakrishnan commented at the FT […]
Revolut CEO for Western Europe: “We are not in a rush” for licenses
Revolut Expands Operations in Europe Without Extra Banking License Revolut is enhancing its presence in Europe, and according to Western Europe CEO Béatrice Cossa-Demoulger, there’s no need for an additional banking license. The British neobank, which boasts over 65 million customers globally, is fully licensed in Lithuania, enabling it to provide banking services throughout the […]
Revolut plans to challenge Indian banks and their high forex charges.
Revolut Launches in India: A New Player in Cross-Border Payments British fintech company Revolut has officially launched in India, targeting a significant gap in the country’s cross-border payment services. Reports indicate that Indians spend about $30 billion abroad each year, with an estimated $600 million lost to bank fees. This situation has led to some […]
Revolut becomes a title partner for Audi in Formula 1
Cadillac and Audi Set to Rev Up in Formula One As the 2026 Formula One season unfolds, Cadillac’s entry brings the total number of teams to 11. Interestingly, Audi is also poised to embark on its own Formula 1 journey, taking over Sauber as part of their new initiative. On Wednesday, Audi made an announcement […]
Revolut creates 400 new positions as neobank sets up headquarters in Paris
Digital Bank Revolut is set to bring over 400 new jobs to Western Europe as it develops a new headquarters in Paris. The positions will span across France, Spain, Ireland, Germany, and Portugal, primarily focusing on risk management, compliance, and other essential areas. In France alone, at least 200 roles will be established, emphasizing the […]
Neobank Revolut Is Actively Considering the Launch of Its Own Stablecoin, According to Sources.
Simply put Revolut is looking into the possibility of creating its own Stablecoin, according to a source. The neobank serves around 55 million retail and 500,000 business customers across 160 countries. As new, encryption-friendly laws move through Congress in the US, other major firms are also exploring stablecoins. Revolut, one of the largest neobanks globally, […]
Revolut intends to invest $1.1 billion in expanding in France and will seek a banking license.
Revolut’s Expansion Plans in France Revolut, a British finance company, announced on Monday its intention to invest 1 billion euros (approximately $1.1 billion) in expanding its operations in France over the next three years. The company is also set to apply for a banking license in the country soon. This announcement was made during the […]