Revolut Aims for 10 Million Users in France with EU HQ and Banking License Push

Monday, 19/05/2025 | 12:22 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • The firm plans to invest more than €1 billion in France and seek a local banking license.
  • The company secured a UK banking license and seeks approvals in other markets, including India.
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Revolut, the London-based neobank with crypto services, plans to invest more than €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in France and apply for a French banking license. This was announced at the Choose France summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The firm intends to establish its EU headquarters in Paris and hire at least 200 employees within three years.

From a retail perspective, Revolut aims to expand its relationship with French customers by expanding product offerings and enhancing user experience. The neobank sees strong demand for its crypto and trading services in France, which has become its largest EU market.

Revolut representatives emphasized the importance of local banking authorization to build trust and meet regulatory expectations, helping to support sustainable growth.

Revolut Targets French Users, Seeks License

Currently, Revolut employs around 300 people in France and serves 5 million customers, making France its largest EU market. The company aims to grow its user base to 10 million by the end of next year and 20 million by 2030, as Cointelegraph reported.

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Revolut serves 55 million globally

Revolut’s growth includes a $45 billion valuation and over 55 million global customers. Its 2024 revenue reached £3.1 billion ($4 billion), with over 10,000 employees worldwide.

Revolut recently obtained a UK banking license and is pursuing similar licenses across multiple countries, including a Prepaid Payment Instruments license in India. Its EU customers are served under a Lithuanian banking license granted in 2018.

Revolut, the London-based neobank with crypto services, plans to invest more than €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in France and apply for a French banking license. This was announced at the Choose France summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The firm intends to establish its EU headquarters in Paris and hire at least 200 employees within three years.

From a retail perspective, Revolut aims to expand its relationship with French customers by expanding product offerings and enhancing user experience. The neobank sees strong demand for its crypto and trading services in France, which has become its largest EU market.

Revolut representatives emphasized the importance of local banking authorization to build trust and meet regulatory expectations, helping to support sustainable growth.

Revolut Targets French Users, Seeks License

Currently, Revolut employs around 300 people in France and serves 5 million customers, making France its largest EU market. The company aims to grow its user base to 10 million by the end of next year and 20 million by 2030, as Cointelegraph reported.

You may find it interesting at FinanceMagnates.com: Will Revolut Target Its 5 Million-User Market in France With CFDs Next?

Revolut serves 55 million globally

Revolut’s growth includes a $45 billion valuation and over 55 million global customers. Its 2024 revenue reached £3.1 billion ($4 billion), with over 10,000 employees worldwide.

Revolut recently obtained a UK banking license and is pursuing similar licenses across multiple countries, including a Prepaid Payment Instruments license in India. Its EU customers are served under a Lithuanian banking license granted in 2018.

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Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023. At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London. Education: Honours degree Information Technology, Anfell College, London
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