After a long two years, Europe’s biggest neobank Revolut is closer than ever to learning if its UK banking licence application will be stamped "approve" or "decline".
Analysis
May 22, 2023
What's at stake for Revolut if its UK banking licence isn't granted?
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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