Revolut has hired a director in Turkey and is looking to obtain a banking licence in the country as it continues its mission to reach 100m global users by the end of 2026.
Revolut seeks banking licence in Turkey, hires new execs
The fintech is considering acquiring a local bank to secure its licence in the country
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Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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