A fintech giant challenges the geography of global capital.
London, United Kingdom.
British financial technology company Revolut is considering a dual stock market listing in London and New York, potentially transforming one of Europe’s most valuable private companies into a publicly traded global banking group. Founder and Chief Executive Nik Storonsky confirmed the possibility in an interview with French newspaper Les Echos, with a company spokesperson subsequently validating his remarks to Euronews. The proposed arrangement would allow Revolut to maintain a presence in its domestic financial market while accessing the considerably larger pool of investors available in the United States. The initiative remains under consideration, with no formal listing date or definitive market structure announced.
Storonsky’s position reflects the different characteristics of the two financial centers. He identifies the American market as particularly attractive because of its concentration of institutional investors, hedge funds, asset managers and individual shareholders. Greater competition among potential buyers could improve liquidity and influence the price at which Revolut’s shares are offered. A dual listing could therefore provide access to American capital without completely abandoning the company’s British financial identity.
The proposal represents a change from Storonsky’s earlier assessment of London’s competitiveness. In 2024, he criticized the British stock market’s comparatively limited liquidity and the country’s 0.5% stamp duty on share purchases, suggesting that an American listing would offer more favorable conditions. His reconsideration arrives as London struggles to attract major initial public offerings and retain companies seeking greater exposure to international capital. A Revolut listing could become a significant development for the British financial market, although its eventual impact would depend on the structure and scale of the transaction.
The company’s valuation provides an indication of the financial stakes. A secondary share sale in July valued Revolut at approximately $115 billion, equivalent to around €100 billion, compared with $75 billion in November 2025. If the company reached public markets at a comparable valuation, it could exceed the market capitalization of established British banking groups such as Barclays and NatWest. Private transaction valuations, however, do not guarantee the price investors would assign to shares during an initial public offering.
Regulatory expansion is also shaping the company’s preparations. Revolut obtained a full British banking license in March 2026, followed by a French banking license in August and conditional approval for a national banking charter in the United States in September. The company has also applied for a Swiss banking license and announced plans to invest more than 150 million Swiss francs in the country. These developments expand its regulatory footprint while introducing additional supervisory and operational requirements.
Despite the progress, substantial questions remain unresolved. Revolut has not identified which exchange would host its primary listing, whether shares would begin trading simultaneously in both markets or when formal preparations might commence. Storonsky previously suggested a potential flotation within two years, depending on market conditions, but that indication does not constitute a binding timetable.
Revolut’s ambitions illustrate a broader transformation in European financial technology. Companies can develop substantial commercial operations in Europe while seeking American capital to support international expansion. The proposed dual listing would bring those two dimensions together, although its realization will ultimately depend on market conditions, regulatory readiness and investor demand.
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