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February 9, 2023

'The time is now': Monzo searches for US CEO to double down on expansion

COO Sujata Bhatia says the neobank is finally getting serious about taking on the US, and has ditched the idea of a banking licence


Amy O'Brien

3 min read

Sujata Bhatia

UK digital bank Monzo is doubling down on stateside expansion but has no immediate plans for pursuing a banking licence in the world’s biggest economy, according to its COO. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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