UK - based digital banking start - up Revolut will launch its payment platform in the US by the end of 2019 through its partnership with Mastercard . The deal will give access to Mastercard 's network in 210 countries with a partnership on a minimum of 50 % of all existing and future European Revolut cards . Digital banking app Revolut is set to begin issuing its cards in the United States by the end of this year via a partnership with payments company Mastercard Inc MA.N, the two companies said on Tuesday. The announcement follows a similar agreement with Visa as part of the company 's global expansion plans . The fintech intends to undercut established banks by offering accounts and local transfers for free , but it could face an uphill challenge in the US , where firms like Robinhood already have a head start .
UK - based digital banking start - up Revolut will launch its payment platform in the US by the end of 2019 through its partnership with Mastercard . The deal will give access to Mastercard 's network in 210 countries with a partnership on a minimum of 50 % of all existing and future European Revolut cards . The announcement follows a similar agreement with Visa as part of the company 's global expansion plans . The fintech intends to undercut established banks by offering accounts and local transfers for free , but it could face an uphill challenge in the US , where firms like Robinhood already have a head start .