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British fintech giant eyes digital bank license in Philippines

Published

25 October 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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Philippines

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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is in ongoing talks with British fintech Revolut regarding its application for a digital banking license in the Philippines, with no set timeline for approval yet.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Revolut's push for a Philippine digital bank license opens a new market for you if you provide fintech services there. This is a clear sign regulators are warming up to foreign digital banks entering the market.

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