As fintech firms move beyond applications to build trust, Revolut is moving its digital-first model into the physical world.
Global financial technology company Revolut has specifically confirmed that it plans to open its first permanent physical store in Barcelona’.
A spokesperson for Euronews Business’a said: “We chose Barcelona’ as the place to pilot our physical stores because Barcelona combines local density, global relevance, tourism and innovation.”
The London-based company said the store aims to interact directly with consumers and make financial technology more accessible to the public.
Revolut was founded in 2015 by Nikolay Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko as a digital application.
Today, it offers multiple currency accounts and instant money transfers. Revolut is also expanding into banking services such as loans, with the aim of positioning itself as one of Europe’'s leading digital banking platforms.
Revolut has not disclosed the exact location of the store or the services it plans to offer on-site.
The company said that “ will not be a traditional bank branch in any way, instead ” will be a high-visibility, immersive space“.
He added that physical presence can help build trust in customers.
The project is still in the initial phase, and the company said the opening timeline will depend on the progress of construction. He added that the project was wanted to be completed soon, but they could not confirm whether the store will open this year.
Since its launch at ’ in 2015, Revolut has become the most valuable start-up ’ in Europe, with rapid expansion in payments and wider banking services.
A turning point year
The company recently reported record 2025 results; revenue thanks to high customer fees and strong growth in credit products increased and pre-tax profit is up.
As we continue to expand our global banking goals, our loan portfolio %It's up 120.
In a statement on the release of its latest earnings report, co-founder and CEO Nik Storonsky said “2025 was another landmark year. We built a profitable, diversified, resilient business on a large scale and laid the foundation for the next stage of our growth.
The firm is seeking to obtain banking licenses in multiple countries as part of its global strategy and is expanding its ability to offer regulated banking products.
This year, the United Kingdom secured banking status, and France and the United States are aiming for approval in ’. It currently serves about 70 million customers worldwide.
Revolut has already established a strong presence across Europe. France, Spain and Poland, where more than 30 percent of adults have opened accounts in the last three years, are among ’'s strongest markets.
In its forecast for 2026, Revolut said the UK remains committed to its £10 billion (€11.6 billion) investment plan over the next five years, including the creation of 1,000 jobs at ’.
Revolut expects to reach 100 million customers by mid-2027.
There's an IPO on the horizon?
Investors are closely monitoring Revolut’'s IPO plans. The FT reported last week that Revolut’ was targeting a valuation of up to $200 billion (170 billion euros) on the stock market, which was not planned before 2028’.
The company also announced plans to expand its presence in Spain’, including a new office in Barcelona’. It plans to hire 300 people in the region by 2028, bringing the total number of staff to around 1,000.
It also plans to open a new office in Madrid’ by the end of the year, with 500 more expected to be hired by 2028.
