Revolut in brief
- Rank: #29 of 100 in UK's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026; #3 of 12 in Technology & Digital.
- WCRC Power Score: 66.88 out of 100.
- Founded: 2015, by Nik Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko.
- Owner: Revolut Group Holdings Ltd, London, England.
- Leadership: Nik Storonsky, Co-Founder and CEO.
- Latest revenue: £4.5bn revenue (FY2025, year to Dec 2025, +46.0%), as per company filings.
What makes Revolut powerful
Revolut has grown from a travel card start-up into one of the world's largest digital banks. Revenue rose 46% to £4.5bn ($6.0bn) in 2025 and profit before tax increased 57% to £1.7bn, a margin of about 38%. Retail customers reached 68.3 million, up 30%, alongside 767,000 business customers.
Its power comes from putting many financial services into one fast-moving app, from multi-currency accounts to investing, and from expanding quickly into new countries. In March 2026 it received its full UK banking licence and exited mobilisation, allowing it to offer full banking services in its home market. With a £10bn five-year investment plan and a new London global headquarters, Revolut is a British technology brand competing on a global stage.
Revolut had 68.3 million retail customers at the end of 2025.
Why Revolut ranks #29
Revolut ranks 29th with a WCRC Power Score of 66.88, just behind London Stock Exchange and ahead of Waitrose. Product and innovation (76) is its strongest pillar, and digital and financial strength (72) reflects 46% revenue growth in 2025. Positioning (70) is solid, but trust (60) and sustainability and governance (58) are its weakest pillars, reflecting its short history as a regulated bank, and hold it back.
The Achilles' heel
Revolut's growth has outpaced its regulatory history. It took years to secure full UK banking status, and as a newly licensed bank it now faces tougher capital, conduct and anti-fraud expectations in every market. Expansion into new countries adds execution risk, and much of its revenue depends on card spending, interest income and trading activity that can fall in a downturn.
The 2026 story
In March 2026 Revolut reported record 2025 results: revenue up 46% to $6.0bn and profit before tax up 57% to $2.3bn, with 68.3 million retail customers. The same month it won its full UK banking licence and exited mobilisation after a years-long wait. It also announced a £10bn investment over five years, including a new London global headquarters and 1,000 high-skilled roles. Co-founder Nik Storonsky remains chief executive.
Pillar profile
Provisional desk scores out of 100, for the WCRC Business Intelligence Unit to validate.
Versus its nearest rivals
Questions people ask
What rank is Revolut in WCRC's UK's Most Powerful Brands 2026?
Revolut ranks #29 of 100 in WCRC's UK's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026, with a WCRC Power Score of 66.88 out of 100.
What makes Revolut powerful?
Rapid customer growth, a wide product range in one app and high profitability have made it one of Britain's best-known fintech brands.
What is Revolut's revenue?
£4.5bn revenue (FY2025, year to Dec 2025, +46.0%), as per company filings.
Who founded and owns Revolut?
Revolut was founded in 2015 by Nik Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko. It is owned by Revolut Group Holdings Ltd and based in London, England.
Who leads Revolut?
Nik Storonsky, Co-Founder and CEO.
What is Revolut's biggest challenge?
Its scale now brings heavier regulatory scrutiny as it becomes a full bank in the UK and beyond.
Also featured in
- Most powerful Technology & Digital brands
- UK's 50 Most Valuable Brands
- British Global Powerhouses
- Most Famous British Brands
- Most Innovative British Brands
- Fastest-Growing British Brands
- Most powerful brands in England
Key facts
| Brand | Revolut |
|---|---|
| Company / owner | Revolut Group Holdings Ltd |
| Headquarters | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder(s) | Nik Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko |
| Leadership | Nik Storonsky, Co-Founder and CEO |
| Latest revenue | £4.5bn revenue (FY2025, year to Dec 2025, +46.0%), as per company filings |
| Sector | Technology & Digital |
| Website | revolut.com |
| Home country | United Kingdom |
Sources
- Revenue figure published by Revolut Group Holdings Ltd
- Company website, official announcements and press releases
- Published interviews and statements by the leadership
- WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer sentiment, ratings and reviews, search demand, media and social data
