Neobanks news and trends

European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US
Digital Banking // January 07, 2026

Amsterdam-based neobank bunq has formally launched its campaign for an American banking license. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Monzo Investor Group Seeks to Reinstate FinTech’s CEO
Personnel // December 17, 2025

A group of shareholders in digital bank Monzo reportedly want to reinstate its outgoing CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Monzo Acquires Habito to Bolster Mortgage Offerings
Acquisitions // December 16, 2025

U.K. digital bank Monzo says it is set to acquire British mortgage broker Habito. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

SoFi Debuts Debit Rewards With New Member Card 
Banking // December 10, 2025

Digital financial services firm SoFi has debuted its “all-in-one account” Smart Card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
EU Neobanks Target Gen Z With US Expansion

October 01, 2025
Neobanks that built their reputations in Europe are now accelerating their expansion across borders, with the United States squarely in their sights. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

From Trading to Saving, Financial Platforms Eye Banking and Neobanks Branch Out

April 18, 2025
The movement by neobanks to branch into investing and credit card rewards, and investment platforms to branch out into banking, speaks volumes to the appeal of apps as digital front...

Credit Unions and FinTechs Find Common Ground Through Personalization

February 27, 2025
Not all that long ago, FinTechs competed with banks — especially credit unions and smaller players — for the same set of customers and accounts. And they chased growth at...

Regulations Are On Hold. Does That Mean More FinTechs Will Look to Become Neobanks?

February 18, 2025
The neobank model has, through the past several years, taken two paths as FinTechs bring accounts, cards and other digital-first financial offerings to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Monzo Expands Outgoing CEO’s Role After Investor Pushback

January 18, 2026
British digital bank Monzo is reportedly creating an expanded role for departing CEO TS Anil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US

January 07, 2026
Amsterdam-based neobank bunq has formally launched its campaign for an American banking license. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Monzo Investor Group Seeks to Reinstate FinTech’s CEO

December 17, 2025
A group of shareholders in digital bank Monzo reportedly want to reinstate its outgoing CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Monzo Acquires Habito to Bolster Mortgage Offerings

December 16, 2025
U.K. digital bank Monzo says it is set to acquire British mortgage broker Habito. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...