Revolut reportedly plans to launch a UK private banking unit this summer with a £500,000 ($630,000) deposit threshold, a move that could deepen its appeal to crypto-focused wealth clients after fresh approvals from the Financial Conduct Authority.
The proposed arm would target mass-affluent customers sitting between retail banking and traditional private banks. It may pair leveraged products, discretionary portfolio management and private wealth advisory services with Revolut’s existing crypto stack used by more than 10 million customers.
Crypto Sits at the Center of the £500,000 Push
Revolut already runs one of Europe’s largest retail crypto operations. Its pro exchange Revolut X offers 250-plus tokens with zero maker fees. The platform adds API access, TradingView charts and deep liquidity for active traders.
Wealth revenue at the company climbed 31% to $876 million in 2025. Crypto activity was a meaningful driver, according to its annual report. The segment grew almost 300% in 2024 before that figure normalised.
More than 10 million customers hold or trade crypto inside the app. The proposed private banking unit could deepen that base. It would serve holders who already sit on six and seven-figure positions.
FCA Permissions Unlock Managed Crypto Portfolios
The Financial Conduct Authority recently granted Revolut Trading permission to offer leveraged products, discretionary portfolio management and sophisticated investment services.
Those approvals reshape what the company can build for higher-tier UK clients.
The structure should support portfolios blending crypto with traditional assets, staking exposure and managed solutions inside a regulated, FSCS-protected environment.
Revolut’s UK banking licence granted in March 2026 anchors depositor coverage up to £120,000 ($160,000) per client.
Earlier this year, Revolut secured a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence through Cyprus. The authorisation gives the firm passportable access across 30 European Economic Area markets for its crypto services.
A Bridge for Crypto Holders Into Mass-Affluent Wealth
The reported £500,000 threshold would target a segment traditional private banks have walked away from.
- Coutts recently moved its minimum to £3 million ($3.9 million).
- UBS sets its bar at £1 million ($1.3 million) in investable assets, leaving a wide gap.
Many of those clients hold meaningful crypto positions and want institutional-grade tools without leaving the Revolut ecosystem. Established private banks often remain crypto-shy or push minimums beyond reach.
The company is positioning the launch ahead of a potential Nasdaq listing in 2028. Reports point to a $150 billion to $200 billion valuation target.
How regulators treat leveraged crypto exposure inside a regulated private bank will shape this model’s reach. The next twelve months should reveal how far it can spread across Europe.
