Revolut posts US$1.7b in net profit for 2025; targets growth in Southeast Asia from Singapore base
CNA
Revolut Singapore intends to move into its own office space by the end of 2026, which will be able to accommodate at least 300 people.
SINGAPORE: Fintech firm Revolut reported a 65 per cent increase in net profit, from US$1 billion in 2024 to US$1.7 billion last year.
In its annual report released on Tuesday (Mar 24), the UK-headquartered company said its revenue climbed to US$6 billion in 2025, up from US$4 billion in the previous year.
The biggest contributors to revenue were card payments and interest income at US$1.3 billion each, while revenue from subscriptions stood at US$936 million.
Revolut has 68.3 million retail customers, a 30 per cent increase from 2024, and aims to reach 100 million by the middle of next year.
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