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Revolut gets French bank license

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Posted on August 10, 2026

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· Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Revolut Secures French Bank License and Expands Operations in Paris Region

Revolut's Expansion and Regulatory Approval in France

Bank License Approval

PARIS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Revolut said on Monday that it had secured a bank license in France after the local regulator and the European Central Bank evaluated its application.

Hiring and New Headquarters

Workforce Expansion

Revolut is in the process of hiring 400 workers in France and plans to open new European headquarters west of Paris, the bank said in a statement.

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(Reporting by Inti Landauro, Editing by Sudip kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • Revolut received its full French banking licence after scrutiny by the European Central Bank and France’s ACPR (French regulator) (Reuters, Aug 10, 2026).
  • The company is launching a major hiring effort, recruiting around 400 employees across vital areas like compliance, risk, cybersecurity, and financial crime prevention (Revolut statement; Revolut previous recruitment drive) (revolut.com).
  • Revolut has signed a 10‑year lease for over 2,400 m² in central Paris—between the Bourse and Sentier districts—as its Western Europe headquarters, due to open in early 2027, consolidating its expansion across key European markets (revolut.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Revolut achieve in France?
Revolut secured a French bank license after approval from the local regulator and the European Central Bank.
How many workers does Revolut plan to hire in France?
Revolut is planning to hire 400 workers in France.
Where will Revolut open its new European headquarters?
Revolut intends to open its new European headquarters west of Paris.
Who evaluated Revolut’s bank license application?
The local French regulator and the European Central Bank evaluated Revolut’s application.

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