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Revolut Files for U.S. National Bank Charter, Taps Cetin Duransoy as U.S. CEO

Regulatory approval would shift the fintech from partner-led services to a federally supervised bank.

Overview

  • Revolut submitted applications to the OCC and FDIC for a national charter to operate as Revolut Bank US, N.A.
  • The company plans to invest $500 million in the United States over three to five years for bank capital, marketing, and hiring.
  • A charter would enable direct access to Fedwire and ACH, permit FDIC‑insured deposits up to $250,000, and support products such as personal loans and credit cards.
  • Revolut currently serves U.S. customers through Lead Bank in Kansas City and reports roughly 1–1.2 million users in the market out of about 70 million globally.
  • This filing renews a U.S. bid withdrawn in 2023 and follows the decision in January to drop a bank acquisition plan in favor of a de novo charter.