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The London-based fintech announced the move Wednesday, signaling a deeper expansion into the United States — one of the most competitive and heavily regulated banking markets.
Today, we officially filed our application for a U.S. banking license.
This is a major milestone in our mission to build the world’s first truly global bank.
— Revolut (@Revolut) March 5, 2026
If approved, a U.S. banking license would enable Revolut to expand beyond its current fintech offerings in the country. The license would also potentially provide services such as insured deposits, lending products and broader financial infrastructure.
The company framed the filing as a milestone in its long-term strategy to unify financial services across multiple jurisdictions under a single digital banking platform.
Revolut already operates as a licensed bank in several regions, including parts of Europe, and has steadily expanded its services from payments and foreign exchange into investments, credit and crypto trading.
The U.S. license application underscores Revolut’s broader ambition to become a global financial platform competing with both traditional banks and fintech challengers.
Approval would significantly strengthen its position in the U.S., where regulatory hurdles have historically slowed expansion for foreign digital banks.
While the timeline for regulatory review remains uncertain, the move signals that Revolut is preparing for a deeper push into the world’s largest financial market.
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