Neobanks news and trends

Monzo Chair Departs Following Last Year’s Shareholder Backlash
Banking // August 18, 2026

Monzo’s chairman is  departing the British neobank months after shareholders lobbied for his removal. 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...

Revolut’s South Africa Waitlist Nears 100K 2 Years Before Launch
Fintech Investments // June 22, 2026

Revolut’s expansion plans now reportedly include South Africa as interest there in the FinTech grows. 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,...

British Neobank Plasma Debuts Stablecoin Banking Product
Cryptocurrency // June 17, 2026

U.K. neobank Plasma has launched what it calls its flagship stablecoin banking product. 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’s Spending on Customer Referral Program Jumps 40%
Banking // May 26, 2026

U.K. neobank Monzo has dramatically increased its spending on an effort to woo new customers. 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Monzo’s US Retreat Highlights Neobanks’ Expansion Challenges

March 31, 2026
Neobanks have spent the better part of a decade refining digital-first models and then attempting to transplant them into new markets—with at least some strategy that what works in in one geography would travel cleanly into another, as living life digitally is a global phenomenon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Neobanks Chase a Bigger Prize Than App Engagement

March 25, 2026
Neobanks have spent years proving they could attract users. And now, there are indications that scale is translating into durable banking economics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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...

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...

Quick Reads
Monzo Steers Customers to Backup Bank Amid Technical Outage

August 19, 2026
British neobank Monzo was sending customers to its backup bank Wednesday (Aug. 19) morning as it dealt with an outage. 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 […]

Monzo Chair Departs Following Last Year’s Shareholder Backlash

August 18, 2026
Monzo’s chairman is  departing the British neobank months after shareholders lobbied for his removal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Revolut’s South Africa Waitlist Nears 100K 2 Years Before Launch

June 22, 2026
Revolut’s expansion plans now reportedly include South Africa as interest there in the FinTech grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

British Neobank Plasma Debuts Stablecoin Banking Product

June 17, 2026
U.K. neobank Plasma has launched what it calls its flagship stablecoin banking product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...