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October 14, 2025

Revolut’s UK banking licence delayed by concerns over risk controls, reports say

Europe’s biggest fintech is locked in a stand-off with UK regulators over its bid for a full licence

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Revolut’s bid to become a fully licenced UK bank has been held up by regulatory concerns over its global risk controls, reports say. 

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Martin Coulter

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