London based banking app Revoult has raised $66m in Series B funding led by Index Ventures. Revolut started as a mobile app that lets you send and receive money in multiple currencies. Over time, the company has added a ton of financial services, turning it into a credible alternative to a regular bank account.
When you sign up, you can create virtual cards and receive a good old plastic MasterCard. You can top up your account using another card or a bank transfer. You can exchange your money in 16 different currencies in order to send it or spend it without any fee up to £5,000/€5,000 per month. 700,000 people have signed up so far. That’s why users are also using Revolut to split bills and instantly send money. When you create an account, you now also get an IBAN. More recently, Revolut introduced a credit feature for U.K. users and business accounts. The startup even plans to add cryptocurrencies, stocks and bonds soon. You’ll also be able to purchase travel insurance from the app. With today’s funding round, the company also plans to expand to new countries in Asia and North America.
https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/11/revolut-raises-66-million-for-its-global-banking-alternative/