Revolut, one of Europe’s most valuable fintech companies, announced on Monday it has secured a UK trading licence. Granted by the British financial regulator, the licence allows Revolut to offer trading of UK and EU-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) starting in 2025.
The move positions Revolut, valued at $45 billion, to compete with established UK trading platforms. The London-based company currently serves over 650,000 UK trading customers. Previously, its investment services allowed retail customers to trade US-listed shares through its app via a partnership model.
Revolut’s latest achievement follows its receipt of a UK banking licence in July, which ended a three-year regulatory wait. Although the licence came with certain restrictions, it marked a significant step in reducing uncertainty around the company’s British operations and expanding its ambitions.
Founded in London, Revolut has become a major player in the growing fintech space, offering services through its app without physical branches. Over the past decade, it has gained popularity by providing innovative solutions for banking, trading, and payments.
With this new trading licence, Revolut aims to further establish itself in the competitive UK financial services market. Its planned offering of UK and EU-listed stocks and ETFs could attract more customers and challenge existing trading platforms.
The expansion highlights Revolut’s ongoing efforts to reshape financial services and broaden its reach across markets.
