French Banking

• Revolut has secured a French banking licence, establishing its second EU banking hub to expand its operational capabilities. • The licence allows the fintech giant to offer lending and savings products, initially to French customers before expanding to Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. • CEO Nik Storonsky stated that France serves as a critical financial hub to support the company's 30 million customers across Western Europe.

• Revolut has secured a full French banking licence, marking its second full banking license within the European Union. • The fintech will use France as a Western European banking hub, transitioning operations there first before expanding to Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. • This strategic move establishes a dual-hub model, with Lithuania continuing to serve as the hub for the remaining European Economic Area markets.