Tagged: challenger bank

August 25, 2021 @ 8:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Previously doing business as B-North, Bank North has been granted a banking license (Authorised with Restrictions or ‘AWR’) by the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Bank North reports that it has also closed a successful Series A funding round, raising money from LHV Group, LHV… Read More

August 16, 2021 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime revealed on Friday (August 13, 2021) that it secured $750 million in capital through a Series G round round that now values the Fintech Unicorn at $25 billion. Notably, that’s $10 billion more than what the company had reported in October 2020 (when it… Read More

August 3, 2021 @ 6:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which offers a financial Super App with 16 million clients globally, reveals that it has simplified cross-border transactions between the US and Mexico with the introduction of its US-Mexico remittance corridor. With this launch, Revolut clients in the US and Mexico are… Read More

July 31, 2021 @ 2:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based digital bank Monzo is currently facing a civil and criminal money-laundering investigation that is being carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Monzo‘s management disclosed these details in its annual report that was released on Friday (July 30, 2021). For the second straight… Read More

July 26, 2021 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank recently shared its trading update for the quarter to 30 June 2021 and its report and “accounts for the period ending 31 March 2021.” The results, released by Starling on July 22, 2021, demonstrate “strong and responsible growth, continued profitability and a… Read More

July 21, 2021 @ 4:09 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from ABI Research predicts neobanks and challenger banks will nearly quadruple their number of accounts over the next five years The top 57 neo and challenger banks should grow their accounts from the 2020s 155 million to 590.6 million by 2026 due… Read More

July 13, 2021 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

InstaVolt, an established rapid electric vehicle charger network, has partnered with UK’s digital bank Starling. Through the partnership with Starling, the digital bank will utilize InstaVolt’s rapid charging network as “a full service advertising channel from 5th July.” As mentioned in a release shared with… Read More

July 9, 2021 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking platform Revolut notes that they already know that Revoluters are “exceptional people.” However, the Fintech firm points out that what makes its team extraordinary is how well they have adapted to remote work in a post COVID environment. Revolut writes in a blog… Read More

June 20, 2021 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dutch banking challenger Bunq has reportedly committed to a €160 million round at a €1.65 billion valuation. Bunq will also be acquiring a small business lender as part of the transaction. Bunq’s latest investment round was joined by an unnamed UK-based private equity company. As… Read More

June 17, 2021 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has shared the latest updates on its platform for June. The Revolut team writes in a blog post that the world is now beginning to open up “a bit more” and they’re hoping that (if you can) you’re enjoying (somewhat of) a… Read More

June 9, 2021 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil-based banking challenger Nubank recently revealed that it has secured a total of $750 million in capital as part of two extensions of its latest Series G round. The Fintech firm reports raising $1.15 billion in total. During Nubank‘s first extension, the banking challenger acquired… Read More

June 8, 2021 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AideXa, an Italian banking challenger for small businesses, has reportedly acquired a full banking license which was issued by the European Central Bank (ECB). Established by Roberto Nicastro, ex- GM at Unicredit, Banca AideXa aims to leverage AI and Open Banking to better serve SMEs… Read More

June 7, 2021 @ 4:17 pm By Priyanka Pani  |  

American Challenger bank and personal finance app Dave has announced that it plans to go public through a merger with a blank-check firm sponsored by investment firm Victory Park Capital. With this, the banking app’s valuation has ballooned to $4 billion amidst a pandemic that… Read More

May 25, 2021 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Agora Services, a digital platform banking solutions provider, announced on Tuesday it has partnered with i2c Inc., a global provider of digital payment and open banking technology, to provide modern digital-first issuing and processing. Agora reported that the partnership adds to its ability to… Read More

May 23, 2021 @ 10:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zvilo, a UK-based challenger banking startup has successfully raised more than £425,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The investment round, which orignally sought to raise £200,000, has already attracted over 260 Seedrs investors. As previously reported, Zvilo stated it is a new digital platform that seeks… Read More

May 21, 2021 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut Business revealed on Friday (May 21, 2021) that it’s introducing currency forward contracts (FX Forwards) in the United Kingdom. Revolut Business’ FX Forwards will allow firms of any size – from large corporates to single-person businesses – to set future exchange rates via an… Read More

May 16, 2021 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Monzo has introduced new and improved invoices on Business Pro. The team at Monzo notes that they’ve made in-app invoicing “better” in order to give users more time “for what really matters (like running your business, being with family, or queuing for an… Read More

May 16, 2021 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut says your account has had “a spring clean.” Revolut Business has a “new look” and a more “personalized” experience. The Revolut team writes in a blog post: “We’ve updated our Revolut Business web app and the new, simpler navigation makes it easier… Read More

May 16, 2021 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based digital bank Starling notes that their overdraft can serve as a short-term “safety net” for eligible or qualified personal customers. The Starling Bank team writes in a blog post that if you don’t have enough funds in your account to cover essential payments or… Read More

May 6, 2021 @ 11:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based banking challenger Monzo notes in a recent product update that it’s now possible to send a payment reminder to someone you may have split a bill with (via the Fintech firm’s app). The Monzo team noted in a blog post: “As of today (May… Read More