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Revolut eyes Philippines bank licence
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Fusion42 · 7 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Revolut is pursuing a banking licence in the Philippines to offer digital banking and electronic money services, engaging with local government agencies to navigate regulatory moratoriums. The move follows Revolut’s establishment of a technology hub in Manila and aligns with its broader global licence acquisitions in recent years.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.
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You can now access a Philippine market previously closed due to licence moratoriums as Revolut’s talks open government doors. Your fintech venture should explore early regulatory engagement and local partnerships in Manila to seize this digital banking window.
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2 sources · first reported 7 Oct 2026 · latest 10 Oct 2026
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