Central Banking

MNB calls on Revolut to open bank subsidiary, not branch

Central bank says firm’s Hungarian customers deserve full deposit protection offered by banking laws

fintech-tablet

The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) has called on Revolut to open up a subsidiary bank in the country, rather than a branch.

In a statement posted on its website on October 17, the MNB said the financial technology firm had “continuously delayed” plans to open a branch and that even if it did open one, its Hungarian customers would not be covered by the country’s deposit insurance scheme.

The central bank estimates that Revolut has 1.5 million customers in Hungary, though it said it was currently

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.