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UK FinTech firm Revolut arrives in the UAE with regulator's approval

Revolut received in-principle licenses from the UAE Central Bank to offer digital wallets and payment services, aiming to expand hiring and tap into the $44 billion remittances market.

  • Revolut received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday, enabling plans to offer payment services to UAE retail customers.
  • The UAE is viewed as a key growth market because of high digital adoption, prompting Revolut to expand beyond Europe after securing central bank approval.
  • The approvals cover a Stored Value Facilities licence and a Retail Payment Services licence, allowing Revolut to store funds and process transactions under Central Bank regulations for safeguarding, anti-money‑laundering, and UAE data storage.
  • Revolut will ramp up hiring across the UAE in the coming months to support its launch and operations, aiming to offer a comprehensive product experience to UAE retail customers and rank among the top three financial apps.
  • Revolut, which plans to expand in the UAE, announced on Tuesday that industry data show 62% of banks explore FinTech partnerships, highlighting broader industry trends.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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