Revolut Targets 25 Million UK Customers As Banking Push Accelerates
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Revolut has set a clear target for the UK: 20 to 25 million customers within the next three to four years.
The ambition comes just days after the company officially launched its UK banking operation, following a five-year licensing process with the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority.
The scale is already significant. Revolut has 13 million customers in the UK today and more than 70 million globally.
CEO Francesca Carlesi made the ambition clear. “We really want to be the primary choice for banking for everybody in the UK.”
That means moving beyond secondary accounts. Revolut wants customers to rely on the platform for accounts, lending, savings, investments, and everyday payments in one place.
This push also fits into a much bigger trajectory. Earlier, I covered how Revolut has been exploring valuation scenarios as high as $150 billion ahead of a future IPO. Check it here 👉: Revolut Eyes $100B+ Valuation… IPO Ambitions Set at $150B.
Building a scaled banking presence in the UK is a key piece of that path. Carlesi says an IPO is unlikely before 2028, as the company focuses on expanding its banking footprint and deepening customer relationships.
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NEWS
🇬🇧 Revolut UK CEO Francesca Carlesi aims to grow to 20–25 million customers over the next three to four years, positioning the company as the primary banking choice for UK users. The strategy focuses on deepening customer relationships by offering a wide range of services, from accounts and lending to travel perks, within a single digital platform.
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