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US challenger Bella plans launch around conversational banking
Bella offers a range of consumer-friendly options, including gifts and randomised cashback.
New US challenger Flyp targets excluded communities
The neobank aims to provide the same service as big banks without the fees.
Unifimoney signs cross-border payments deal with Nium
The US neobank promises an “enhanced outbound money experience”.
First Women’s Bank picks Fiserv to underpin 2021 launch
The US neobank will operate out of Chicago to challenge small business lending in the US.
Mexico’s credit alternative challenger Klar lands $15m Series A
“We help people build credit by looking at how and where they spend their money.”
PeoplesBank picks Nymbus to help launch digital bank Zynlo
Regional US bank stand up digital branc with help from Nymbus.
GPS secures Visa investment to fuel international expansion
Payments processing firm plans to branch out from Europe and South East Asia.
GPS fills out executive team with handful of new C-level hires
Richard Hodgson, Shaun Puckrin, and Jerome Gudgeon join the payments firm.
US rapper Killer Mike unveils Black and Latino-focused challenger bank Greenwood
Each month, the digital challenger promises to gift $10,000 to Black or Latinx businesses.
Texan challenger Viva First to launch for Latinos before year end
The fintech is piggybacking off Texas-based Spur Security Bank.
Private banking challenger Letter set to land in California
The start-up is spearheaded by GoDaddy engineer Drew Wilson.
US challenger One launches all-in-one card to serve middle class
One’s debit card offers a mixture of current, savings, and credit services.
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Challenger Envel plans “autonomous” banking with Autumn launch
The fintech claims it will “optimise” users’ money.
UK challenger Samie to launch in 2025
The start-up claims it hit the 500,000 future customer mark in mid-2019.
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Varo Bank goes live on Temenos Transact core banking system
New US bank prepares for post-launch life with Temenos.
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Manzil launches Halal Visa card in partnership with Koho
Canadian firms partner up to debut new card.
John Legend-backed challenger Cred.ai runs beta in US
The fintech has built its own underwriting which it intends to outsource.
Banking offering for landlords Zibo lands $10.5m
Zibo is a fintech for the “underserved landlord”.
Business banking challenger Wise launches premium account in US
The Californian challenger piggy backs off BBVA.
US challenger Purple to tap America’s disabled community
The fintech allows users to receive disability benefits up to two days early.
Varo receives US national bank charter
Varo Bank will serve as the firm’s new banking arm, with Varo Money becoming its holding company.
New US challenger bank Simba plans to support migrant communities
Simba is built for those “who came to the US seeking financial freedom”.
SoFi files banking charter application with OCC
The $4.3 billion fintech wants to take another crack at banking.
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ChannelMeter raises $4m for content creator banking service
The start-up is launching its new service ‘Creator Cash’ this month.
US challenger Point lands $10.5m for debit-credit hybrid
Rewards rest on a point-based system.
Be Money looks to tap America’s 11m LGBT+ community
The start-up is planning to set up shop in Los Angeles.
RBC-backed start-up Mydoh launches banking offering for kids
The app and smart card launched more than two weeks ago.
San Francisco neobank Aspiration raises $135m in Series C round
The socially conscious fintech plans further growth with cash injection.
Pacific National Bank launches digital challenger Facile with Nymbus
The bank is using Nymbus’ SmartLaunch technology.
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Rocker and Enfuce sign Nordic card issuance partnership
Enfuce to supply Visa card issuing to Swedish neobank.
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