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Nubank Shifts Focus In Brazil

Nubank Shifts Focus In Brazil

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! “At some point, we will run out of Brazilians” said Nubank CEO David Vélez, acknowledging the company’s latest challenge. With 60% of Brazil’s population already using Nu accounts, customer acquisition is no longer the priority. “We are used as a credit card or as

NatWest Boxed Secures First Deal

NatWest Boxed Secures First Deal

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! NatWest Boxed, the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) arm of NatWest, has signed its first customer. The AA, known for its roadside assistance, will begin offering instant access savings accounts to its members by the end of March, followed by personal loans. This marks a shift for the AA,

Monument Bank Plans £200M Raise Ahead of Nasdaq IPO

Monument Bank Plans £200M Raise Ahead of Nasdaq IPO

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Monument Bank, the UK-based lender targeting mass-affluent customers, is in discussions to raise £200 million in a Series C round as it prepares for a Nasdaq listing by 2027. The bank, which launched in 2019, so far has already secured £30 million of this round and

Zeller Builds Banking Solutions for Tech Founders

Zeller Builds Banking Solutions for Tech Founders

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Australian FinTech Zeller is rolling out “all-in-one” business banking solution tailored for tech founders, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional banking. The newly announced “Zeller for Start-ups” aims to simplify financial management with real-time expense tracking, multiple virtual and physical debit cards, fee-free transaction accounts,

Openbank Lands in Mexico, Competing with FinTech Heavyweights

Openbank Lands in Mexico, Competing with FinTech Heavyweights

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Openbank, the Spain-based digital-only bank backed by Banco Santander, has officially launched in Mexico after attracting over 30,000 waitlist sign-ups within weeks. The bank enters a competitive market, going up against unicorns like Nubank and Ualá, as well as local players such as Stori and

NatWest Unveils Five Fintechs for Its FinTech Growth Programme

NatWest Unveils Five Fintechs for Its FinTech Growth Programme

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! NatWest has announced the five FinTechs selected for its first FinTech Growth Programme, an initiative designed to support early-stage startups in scaling their businesses. Following a competitive selection process, TunicPay, Ask Silver, mmob, Aperidata, and Sprive will now have the opportunity to collaborate with NatWest’s

Belgium’s Payment Landscape Evolves: Payconiq Transitions to Wero

Belgium’s Payment Landscape Evolves: Payconiq Transitions to Wero

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Bancontact Payconiq Company has announced it will introduce the European payment app Wero to Belgian merchants while maintaining its existing app under a new name. The Payconiq brand will disappear by the end of 2026, but its app will continue to operate with updates. Wero, developed