Revolut secures French banking licence as it steps up expansion across Europe

Revolut was granted the licence by the banking regulator and the ECB, meaning it can offer French customers a wider range of loans, mortgages and savings products.

British fintech Revolut said it had obtained a full French banking license, a long-sought step cementing its standing among Europe's established retail lenders.

British fintech Revolut said it had obtained a full French banking license, a long-sought step cementing its standing among Europe's established retail lenders.

Revolut's French banking licence follows the bank receiving its UK banking licence back in March 2026.

Revolut Secures French Banking License to Expand European Operations  WSJ

UK's Revolut gets French bank licence in European expansion drive  Reuters

Revolut has been granted a new full-fat banking licence with approval from the European Central Bank following previous friction with the prudential regulator. The $75bn fintech giant – which is currently undergoing a secondary share sale expected to value it at $115bn – revealed on Monday its European arm will acceler