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Revolut Files for Full Banking License in Peru

A multi-month review by Peru’s SBS now determines whether it can operate as a local bank.

Overview

  • The company confirmed it submitted its application to Peru’s Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP to become a regulated bank.
  • If approved, Revolut expects to offer deposits, loans, savings, and multi-currency services in Peruvian soles and foreign currencies.
  • Regulatory evaluation could take months as authorities assess capital strength, risk management, and governance.
  • Revolut is targeting underbanked users and cross-border transfers, citing nearly 1 million Peruvians who receive remittances.
  • The Peru bid builds on a Mexico banking license, approval to establish a bank in Colombia, an acquisition in Argentina, and Brazilian credit operations, supporting a push toward roughly 100 million customers.