Revolut has announced the launch of Revolut Bank Australia after becoming the first global fintech to receive a full unrestricted Australian Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

The milestone marks Revolut’s first banking entity in the Asia-Pacific region and allows the company to operate as a fully regulated bank in Australia. Existing Australian customers will transition to the licensed banking platform automatically, while new users will be onboarded directly as Revolut Bank Australia customers.

The company said the move will help it expand its financial services offering in Australia, including future products such as savings and credit.

Investing in local growth and global banking ambitions

Revolut plans to invest nearly AUD$400 million into the Australian market over the next five years, focusing on product development, growth and expanding its local presence.

The launch adds Australia to Revolut’s existing licensed banking operations across the UK, European Economic Area and Mexico. According to the company, it currently serves more than 75 million customers globally and continues working toward its goal of building a global banking platform.

Nik Storonsky, Founder and CEO of Revolut, described the Australian banking licence as an important step in the company’s international expansion strategy, highlighting the importance of entering a highly regulated financial market.

Key takeaways for fintech startups

Revolut’s Australian banking launch highlights how fintech companies can scale internationally through regulatory partnerships and local market investment.

• Securing banking licences can strengthen customer trust and unlock broader product opportunities.
  
  
• Global expansion requires adapting fintech models to local regulatory environments.
  
  
• Building a licensed banking infrastructure can become a long-term competitive advantage.

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Augustus has announced a US$180 million Series B funding round at a US$1 billion valuation. The investment was led by Tiger Global, with participation from Hummingbird, QED, and several founders from major fintech companies, including Nubank, Ramp, Circle, and Deel.

The company says the new capital will support its mission of giving international fintechs and banks direct access to US dollar accounts and payment rails through a federally chartered banking platform. Augustus plans to expand its services across Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Building a modern clearing bank

Augustus positions itself as a modern clearing bank designed for financial institutions rather than consumers. Its API-first platform enables operating and FBO accounts with named virtual accounts, while supporting transactions through Swift, ACH, SEPA, and stablecoins.

The company also plans to continue investing in its proprietary core banking platform, Marble. According to Augustus, Marble uses AI across back-office operations to enable faster settlement times and around-the-clock availability.

Earlier this year, Augustus received conditional approval for a US national bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The company says this will allow it to provide customers with direct access to US dollar banking infrastructure instead of relying on multiple correspondent banks and intermediaries.

Why it matters for fintech

Access to US dollar infrastructure remains a challenge for many fintechs operating outside the United States. Augustus aims to simplify this by combining regulated banking capabilities with programmable APIs in a single platform.

If the company executes on its strategy, it could help international fintechs reduce operational complexity while improving access to cross-border payments and dollar-based financial services.

Key takeaways for fintech startups

As global banking infrastructure continues to evolve, this announcement highlights several industry trends:

• Augustus raised US$180 million in Series B funding at a US$1 billion valuation.
  
  
• The company plans to expand direct US dollar banking access for international fintechs and banks.
  
  
• Its platform combines a federally chartered banking model with API-first infrastructure.
  
  
• Augustus will continue investing in AI-powered banking operations through its Marble platform.

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