Tagged: neobank

September 14, 2024 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a bid to become the world’s first global neobank for digital nomads, bunq announces plans to grow its global headcount by 70% by the end of 2024. This move comes as 40 million people globally are choosing “location-independent careers.” In order to fulfill its… Read More

August 30, 2024 @ 6:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Comun, a neobank that provides modern banking solutions to immigrants1 in the U.S., announced it has raised $21.5M in its Series A funding round led by Redpoint Ventures with participation from ANIMO Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, FJ Labs, RTP Global, and South Park Commons. The company,… Read More

August 29, 2024 @ 2:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, a leading securities crowdfunding platform, is now offering investors to purchase securities in Chime – a very popular neobank. Chime claims to be the “most loved banking App.” While not a digital bank, Chime is a neobank that provides a broad range of services… Read More

August 16, 2024 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

European investing App Peaks has raised €1.38 Million on Republic Europe topping its initial goal of €1,000,000. According to the offering page, Peaks was selling equity at a pre-money valuation of €52 million. Investors in the securities offering numbered 2128, aquiring a 2.55% equity stake… Read More

August 6, 2024 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation’s neobanks, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Jason Wilk, Founder and CEO of Dave, said: “2024 continues to show impressive results as we exceeded growth and profitability expectations again in the… Read More

July 16, 2024 @ 11:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Dopay, a Fintech providing banking to unbanked and underbanked individuals, is reporting raising $13.5 million in a Series A extension funding. The Series A extension funding was led by Argentem Creek Partners with participation from existing investors. Dopay states this tops up a prior $18… Read More

June 5, 2024 @ 9:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Qonto (the commercial name of Olinda SAS) has topped 500,o00 customers, according to a note from the firm. Qonto is a licensed payment institution authorized by the French Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR). The company partners with regulated banks such as Crédit… Read More

May 16, 2024 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime, provider of a banking app, is announcing MyPay, a new offering that will aim to transform how everyday people access their pay in America. MyPay, Chime’s innovation, lets eligible members “access up to $500 of their pay, including government benefits, before payday with no… Read More

May 15, 2024 @ 8:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bunq, which claims to be one of the largest neobanks in Europe, has taken a significant step forward to upgrade its user-facing AI assistant, Finn, to be fully conversational. The challenger has also “rolled out its worldwide one-time activation travel insurance, in partnership with Qover,… Read More

May 8, 2024 @ 9:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Chime Financial for allegedly “failing to give consumers timely refunds when their accounts were closed.” Thousands of consumers waited for weeks or even months “for balance refunds after closing their accounts – a failure that inflicted… Read More

April 9, 2024 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

New York-based Adro, a Fintech in the neobanking sector targeting international students etc., is reporting at $1.5 million pre-Seed funding round. According to a statement from the company, the funding round led by Era, with participation from Ex Nihilo Ventures and the Cornell Tech Syndicate…. Read More

April 8, 2024 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Bluevine, a neobank targeting the SME/Small business sector, is touting its business checking plans that actually generate interest for account balances. Bluevine’s APYs range from 2% to 4.25% – depending on the balance. Also, Bluevine offers FDIC insurance up to $3 million. Broken out by… Read More

April 7, 2024 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bluevine, which claims to be the all-in-one banking platform specifically designed for small businesses, announced it will provide customers three different options for their Bluevine Business Checking account – so they can choose the plan that does the most to unlock additional growth for their… Read More

April 7, 2024 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the financial industry grapples with serving an increasingly mobile and digital-first customer base, neobanks are stepping up to fill the gaps left by legacy institutions. Raman Korneu, CEO and Co-founder of myTU, shares his insights on how cloud-native technology and AI can drive a… Read More

March 28, 2024 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, CI reported on a new circular issued by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) warning international transfer firms to stop adding “junk fees” to the transfers and demanding greater transparency in the process. Misinformation in the industry is frequent, and some providers abuse… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

MoneyLion (NYSE:ML) reported earnings this past week, which were received positively by investors. Following the earnings release, MoneyLion shares rocketed by almost 30%, and shares are expected to move higher following jobs data released this morning. MoneyLion is a Fintech that serves both retail and… Read More

February 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Saldo Bank, which is starting its operations in Sweden, offers an interest rate of as much as 5% for a year’s deposit. Jarkko Mäensivu, the CEO of Saldo Bank, said: “We want to increase fairness in fixed-term deposits.” The digital neobank with a Finnish background,… Read More

February 24, 2024 @ 10:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In line with its effort to enhance financial security for Malaysian families, PolicyStreet partners with neobanking service provider Vircle to introduce Vircle Club Protect—an exclusive embedded coverage “for children available to all Vircle VISA prepaid card subscribers.” Vircle, known for its parent-friendly e-money solutions, “empowers… Read More

February 16, 2024 @ 5:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Neobank Dave this week announced it has joined the American Fintech Council, an industry association representing fintech companies and banks. Dave partners with Evolve Bank & Trust, an FDIC member. “Our members are setting the standard for the responsible use of innovation to increase competition in… Read More

January 30, 2024 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grasshopper, the digital bank built for the business and innovation economy, announced it closed 2023 with strong revenue growth and marked milestones across multiple channels, including significant growth “in new client onboarding, on-going enhancements to the client experience, new products, and the continued commitment to… Read More