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Revolut launches Mobile Plans in Poland. It’s the first market worldwide to get the new service

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Warsaw, 16 December 2025 – Revolut has announced the launch of Revolut Mobile Plans, full-scale mobile plans available without long-term contracts. Poland is the first market in the world where the fintech is introducing the service in this form. The new offer includes unlimited calls and SMS in Poland and across the EU, domestic data […]

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Revolut Launches “Street Mode”: Location-Based Protection for Safer Transfers

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Revolut has introduced a new security feature – Street Mode, designed to add an additional layer of protection when using the app. Street Mode works alongside State Protection, a tool already used by more than 1 million customers across Europe to prevent unauthorized transactions in cases of theft or coercion. The feature arrives right before

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Revolut and Booking.com Launch One-Click Payments

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Revolut Pay has officially arrived on Booking.com — one of the world’s largest online travel platforms — strengthening Revolut’s offering for frequent travellers.The integration allows more than 65 million Revolut customers to pay for accommodation quickly, securely, and without friction, directly from the Booking.com checkout. The launch comes at a moment of strong growth for

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What Is PSD2? The EU’s Revised Payment Services Directive

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PSD2 (the Revised Payment Services Directive) is the EU rulebook that modernised payments across Europe. It made online payments more secure, opened up bank data (with consent) to regulated third parties, and accelerated open banking. In practice, PSD2 created two big shifts: Key Objectives of PSD2 According to the European Commission’s official PSD2 Q&A, the

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N26 Launches Google Play Cashback Promo: Up to €100 Back for New Users

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N26 has rolled out a limited-time cashback promotion for new customers in Germany and Spain who open an account through the Google Play Store. The offer runs from 5 November to 5 December 2025, and it rewards users with 100% cashback on Google Play purchases made with their new N26 Mastercard Debit Card. This promotion

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OpenAI and PayPal Launch Instant Checkout in ChatGPT

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PayPal’s global merchant network and OpenAI’s conversational platform are joining forces to enable in-chat shopping, instant payments, and AI-powered commerce. PayPal and OpenAI have unveiled a strategic collaboration that will bring payments, product discovery, and merchant storefronts directly into ChatGPT. By adopting the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), PayPal will allow millions of ChatGPT users to

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Best Travel Cards in 2026: Low FX Fees, Fair ATM Limits & Real Travel Perks

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Managing money when traveling shouldn’t feel like a puzzle — yet high foreign ATM fees, bad exchange rates, and unpredictable charges from traditional banks make it expensive and stressful to explore the world. Enter modern travel cards: low-fee debit cards and smart financial apps that offer real exchange rates, low-cost ATM withdrawals, useful perks, and

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ECB Moves Digital Euro Project to Next Phase, Eyes Pilot in 2027

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed it is moving the digital euro project to the next phase, following the successful completion of its preparation phase that began in November 2023. The decision reflects strong political backing from EU leaders, who urged accelerated progress at the October 2025 Euro Summit. The new phase focuses on

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Revolut Secures Full Banking Licence in Mexico — First Independent Digital Bank to Do So

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Revolut, the global fintech with over 65 million retail customers, has received final authorisation from the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), with the approval of the Bank of Mexico, to begin operating as a Multiple Banking Institution in the country. This marks a historic moment: Revolut becomes the first independent digital bank to directly

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How to Send Money Abroad in 2025: Fast, Affordable & Secure Methods Explained

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Why Sending Money Abroad Matters More Than Ever Whether you’re paying an invoice, sending money to family, or moving funds between your own accounts, international transfers have become part of everyday life. But not all transfers are equal — fees, exchange rates, and delivery times can vary widely depending on how you send money abroad.

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Revolut Secures Approval to Establish Bank in Colombia – Plans 2026 Launch

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Revolut, the global fintech giant with more than 65 million customers worldwide, has officially received authorization from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) to establish Revolut Bank Colombia S.A.. This marks the first step in Colombia’s two-stage licensing process, paving the way for the company’s entry into Latin America’s third-largest economy as a regulated bank.

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Revolut Opens Global Headquarters in London and Maps the Road to 100 Million Customers

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Revolut has taken another major step in its development by opening its global headquarters in London’s financial district of Canary Wharf. With this move, the fintech giant not only strengthens its position in the UK but also lays the foundation for its next ambitious goal – reaching 100 million customers by mid-2027. From 65 to

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Is Revolut Worth It in 2025? Key Features, Fees, Reviews & Promo Code

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With over 50 million users worldwide, Revolut continues to be one of the most talked-about fintech apps and cards in 2025. But is it still worth using — or paying for — this year? In this in-depth review, we cover Revolut’s features, fees, pros and cons, and whether it fits your needs in 2025. Revolut

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Which ATMs Let You Withdraw Cash for Free With Revolut (2025 Edition)

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Revolut offers fee-free ATM withdrawals up to certain limits based on your plan. However, many ATMs globally charge their own usage fees, independent of Revolut. So how can you avoid those? Thanks to Revolut’s global community, there’s now a shared spreadsheet tracking which ATMs around the world charge extra fees—and which don’t. Let’s break it

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Wise Review 2025: Is It Still the Best Multi-Currency Account for Travel, Freelance & Global Payments?

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Is Wise still the smartest way to manage money across borders in 2025?In a world where financial tools are getting more complex — and fees harder to spot — Wise (formerly TransferWise) continues to promise a better, cheaper, and more transparent way to send, receive, and hold money internationally. From digital nomads and freelancers to

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Wise Reportedly Exploring UK Banking Licence Amid Growing Fintech Competition

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Wise’s Next Big Step: From Money Transfers to Banking Wise — the London-founded fintech formerly known as TransferWise — is reportedly considering applying for a UK banking licence. According to multiple media reports, the company has been in early-stage discussions with regulators and has reached out to financial services executives about roles linked to a

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PayPal World: A Global Bridge Between Wallets and Payment Systems

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On July 23, 2025, PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) outlined PayPal World — a new, technology-agnostic platform designed to connect many of the world’s largest payment systems and digital wallets. The initial rollout focuses on interoperability with PayPal and Venmo, backed by launch partners that collectively reach nearly two billion users: Mercado Pago, NPCI International Payments Limited

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Klarna Eyes $15B New York IPO as Market Conditions Improve

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Swedish fintech giant Klarna is once again preparing for a New York stock market debut, with a potential $15 billion valuation. According to insiders, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) leader could launch its IPO as early as September or October 2025, provided market conditions remain favorable. The move comes just months after Klarna was

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PayPal Launches ‘Pay with Crypto’ to Cut Cross-Border Fees by up to 90%

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PayPal is pushing cryptocurrency payments further into the mainstream with the launch of Pay with Crypto, a new solution that enables U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies while dramatically reducing cross-border transaction fees. The service offers near-instant settlement by converting crypto into stablecoins or fiat, integrating with wallets such as Coinbase, MetaMask,

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Revolut becomes the title sponsor of the future Audi F1 Team from 2026, bringing fintech innovation to Formula 1 fans and team operations.

Revolut Becomes Title Partner of Future Audi F1 Team From 2026

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Revolut, the global fintech giant with over 60 million users, is set to become the title sponsor of the upcoming Audi F1 Team starting with the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. This milestone agreement signals a powerful alliance between two innovative brands determined to shake up their respective industries — global finance and Formula

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