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Revolut's New Loyalty Program and Bond Trading Expansion

Revolut's New Loyalty Program and Bond Trading Expansion

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Two big updates today at Revolut: First, Revolut has introduced RevPoints, the first Pan-European debit loyalty card program. This initiative allows users to earn points from daily spending, redeemable for airline miles, travel discounts, and more. Unlike traditional programs, RevPoints does not require a credit card, making

Apple Shuts Down Pay Later Feature

Apple Shuts Down Pay Later Feature

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Apple has announced the discontinuation of its "buy now, pay later" service, Apple Pay Later, which launched in the United States last year. Effective immediately, the service will no longer be available for new loans. However, current users can still manage their existing Apple Pay

The Official FinTech Football Sticker Collection Is Out

The Official FinTech Football Sticker Collection Is Out

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The European Championship has kicked off, heralding an exciting summer filled with thrilling sports events. As a sports enthusiast, I'm eagerly looking forward to all the action! In other funny news, Growth Gorilla has launched the Official FinTech Football Sticker Collection. What's your

Revolut Announces New HQ in London and 9 Million UK Customers

Revolut Announces New HQ in London and 9 Million UK Customers

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Revolut is set to open its new Global Headquarters in London at the former Thomson Reuters building in May 2025. The company will relocate to one of Canary Wharf’s most iconic buildings, continuing its expansion despite not yet securing a full banking licence in the UK.

Investor Increases Revolut Valuation by 20%

Investor Increases Revolut Valuation by 20%

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Last week, I invited you to participate in a poll following the announcement that Dutch neobank Bunq is aiming to secure a banking license from U.K. financial regulators later this year or early next year, as reported by CNBC. The big question on everyone's

No Apple Pay Later in Germany: Apple Partners with Zinia for BNPL

No Apple Pay Later in Germany: Apple Partners with Zinia for BNPL

Hey FinTech Fanatic! No Apple Pay Later in Germany, instead, Santander's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform Zinia, has been chosen by Apple to provide installment payment plans for customers in Germany, available for both online and in-store purchases. With Zinia, Apple customers can now choose to split

Starling’s Pivot, Nubank’s Global Account & More FinTech News

Starling’s Pivot, Nubank’s Global Account & More FinTech News

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Goldman-backed Starling Bank will not re-apply for a European Union banking license, opting instead for international expansion through its software platform, Engine. Incoming CEO Raman Bhatia, in his first public remarks since his March appointment, outlined this strategy at the Money 2020 conference last week. Starling, a