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Revolut Files for US Banking License and Appoints New CEO

Published March 5, 2026, 12:12
Revolut Files for US Banking License and Appoints New CEO

Revolut has applied for a national bank charter in the US through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The company will operate under the name Revolut Bank US, N.A. This move is a significant step in Revolut's expansion into North America and its ambition to become the first truly global banking platform. Alongside this, Revolut announced the appointment of Cetin Duransoy as CEO for the US market, replacing Sid Jajodia, who will take on the role of Global CEO of Banking Services. Obtaining the banking license will provide Revolut with full control over the customer experience, national coverage across all 50 states, direct access to payment systems, expanded lending capabilities, and FDIC insurance for customer deposits. Revolut operates in 40 markets globally and has set a goal to enter 30 new markets by 2030, aiming to attract 100 million customers by mid-2027. The application for a US banking license, following its expansion into Mexico, is a crucial step towards achieving this goal.