Revolut down as users report app not working
Revolut, a major neobank, is experiencing a widespread service outage affecting payments, transfers, and customer support. The company has confirmed the disruption but has not disclosed the cause, while other banks like Lloyds have reported similar connectivity issues.
Why it matters
As digital-first banking becomes the standard, outages highlight the systemic risks and consumer vulnerability associated with relying exclusively on neobanks for financial access.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Liv McMahon Technology reporter Getty Images Revolut has been hit by an outage which it says is impacting "multiple services", as thousands of customers report problems.
Users of the British bank have flagged being unable to make some payments or access funds via its app on Tuesday morning.
Platform outage monitor Downdetector had seen more than 1,500 user reports of issues with Revolut services shortly after 08:00 BST.
"We are currently experiencing a service disruption affecting multiple services," a Revolut spokesperson told the BBC - adding "we can confirm that all our customers' money and data are safe."
"We've been working to fix the issue since it was identified this morning and apologise to anyone affected and for any inconvenience caused," they added.
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