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Revolut secures UK banking licence, ending 3-year wait
Revolut received a restricted UK banking licence, moving closer to full authorisation and finalising its operations over the next 12 months.
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Revolut received a restricted UK banking licence, moving closer to full authorisation and finalising its operations over the next 12 months.
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OUR TAKE The new UK banking licence for Revolut showcases a vital shift in banking standards. It highlights the growing demand for tech-driven solutions and sets a high bar for innovation. Traditional banks must rapidly adapt or risk becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving digital economy. –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter British financial technology firm Revolut has received a restricted UK banking licence, bringing it closer to full authorisation after a three-year effort.
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Analysis
With over nine million UK customers, Revolut is now in a “mobilisation” stage, allowing it to finalise its UK banking operations. This status, as per the Prudential Regulation Authority, lets Revolut invest in its build-out while demonstrating operational readiness over the next 12 months. This milestone positions Revolut among the few successful UK fintechs, following a record pre-tax profit of £438 million ($564.3 million) for 2023. CEO Nik Storonsky hailed the licence as a crucial step towards becoming the preferred bank for UK customers. Also read: UBS: AI is changing banking Also read: Gupshup and Tonik Bank revamp banking with AI chatbot
Key Points
- Revolut received a restricted UK banking licence, moving closer to full authorisation and finalising its operations over the next 12 months.
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