Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

UK ministers ask to meet Revolut amid reports it may be refused licence

Revolut Visa Card on a smartphone screen with a  logo in the background
Revolut was founded as a pre-paid card firm offering currency exchange but has since exploded into a wide-ranging financial company. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

Senior government ministers have asked to meet the bosses of Britain’s most valuable fintech firm, Revolut, amid reports that the company’s banking licence application may be refused by UK City regulators.

The Guardian understands that the stated intention of the meeting is to discuss the government’s growth agenda but it comes amid a series of complaints from businesses including Revolut over regulatory hurdles that their bosses claim could drive firms abroad.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.