Revolut sets sights on full UK banking license to solve the profitability conundrum - Business Insider

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Revolut is betting that the license will help it unlock primary account status, which is a key driver of profitability

A charter from the OCC enables nonbank financial services firms to expand their range of products and eliminate the costs of partnering with a sponsor bank to hold the deposits, which could be particularly beneficial as the pandemic has diminished the use of physical branches and digital banking penetration is on the rise.

—but a license won't be a silver bullet. A license could give Revolut users the confidence to increase their deposits and conduct more financial activities through the neobank. To lessen their dependence on interchange fees, neobanks are looking to

 

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