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Revolut's profits soar to £1bn amid global expansion and fintech boom

The fintech darling boosted pre-tax profit growth of 149 per cent to £1bn, up from £438m in 2023.

As Revolut is based around tech and an app, its costs are much lower than traditional banks(Image: Getty)

Revolut has achieved a staggering surge in its pre-tax profit in the 2024 financial year, underscoring a period of explosive expansion for the British fintech sector.

The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's fintech gem reported an impressive 149% hike in pre-tax profits to £1 billion, a substantial climb from £438 million in 2023, as reported by .

Revenue for the company escalated by 72%, reaching £3.1 billion.

Amidst plans to enlarge its global footprint, Revolut now boasts a 38% increase in its worldwide customer base, tallying 52.5 million users and surpassing many of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's leading banks.

Interest income also saw a rise, touching £790 million compared to the previous year's £500 million. This occurred in spite of the Bank of England trimming interest rates from 5.25%, a peak since the financial crisis, down to 4.5%.

Nik Storonsky, Chief Executive of Revolut, commented: "This performance earned us the status of Europe's most valuable private technology company, reflecting the confidence of existing and new investors in our trajectory.

"But we're just getting started. We're making strong progress towards 100 million daily active customers across 100 countries, driven by growth in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, Europe, and our expansion markets. This ambitious goal will keep us focused on revolutionising global financial access through innovative products and seamless user experiences."

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ fintech soared in 2024

In a demonstration of its innovative streak, Revolut debuted its very own cryptocurrency exchange, Revolut X, last year, tapping into the burgeoning activity in the digital asset trade.