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By Steven Anderson
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Revolut finally got its full UK banking license. The Prudential Regulation Authority approved the fintech giant's application after a three-year regulatory marathon that started…
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The new license lets Revolut Bank UK Ltd offer deposit accounts with full Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection, meaning customer deposits get safeguarded up to…
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Current accounts roll out soon. But gradually.
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Revolut plans to start offering current accounts to new customers in the coming weeks, though they're taking it slow to keep things stable.
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Founder and CEO Nik Storonsky didn't hide his excitement about finally crossing the finish line. "Launching our UK bank has been a long-term strategic priority," he said.
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The investment numbers are wild. Revolut committed to pumping £3 billion into the UK market and creating 1,000 high-skilled jobs.
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Since applying for the UK banking license in 2021, Revolut operated under restrictions while the PRA basically put them through banking boot camp.
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Getting this full license puts Revolut in pretty exclusive company among fintech firms that actually made it through the entire regulatory gauntlet.
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The timing couldn't be better for Revolut's bigger plans. They want to roll out lending services soon, including personal loans and mortgages, using their digital platform to…
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Chief Technology Officer Vlad Yatsenko said part of that £10 billion global investment goes toward upgrading their tech capabilities.
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But there's still some uncertainty floating around. The UK Treasury didn't comment when asked about Revolut's license approval, which leaves questions about what this means for…
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Revolut's journey from fintech startup to full-fledged bank took longer than anyone expected.
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Now that's changing fast. Revolut can offer traditional banking products alongside their existing digital services, which should help them attract customers who want innovation…
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The company's global ambitions remain massive. Thirty new markets by 2030 sounds aggressive, but Revolut's track record of rapid expansion suggests they might actually pull it off.
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For existing Revolut customers, the transition should be pretty seamless. The company promised to keep everyone informed well before any changes take effect, and they're…
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