The Greater Zurich Area is the base for Revolut's ambitious plans for the Swiss market. Speaking to Greater Zurich Area's Managing Director Lukas Huber, Country Manager Julian Biegmann provides insights into new features and the region's locational advantages - and explains why Revolut has come to stay.
A Fintech Gamechanger for the Greater Zurich Area
GZA Managing Director Lukas Huber enters the modern office building of Headsquarter on Beethovenstrasse, where Revolut has its offices. Here he meets Julian Biegmann, the man who wants to lead Revolut to the top in Switzerland. Julian is not your typical banker - with a hoodie, sneakers and dynamic charisma, he’s more reminiscent of a tech entrepreneur than a financial manager.
Julian embodies the spirit of Revolut: innovative, unconventional, and forward-looking. “We want to become the primary bank account for people in Switzerland. Reaching the one-million-customer mark was a key milestone. Now, we’re working hard to launch even more innovative features to make our offering even better and more attractive,” he tells Lukas Huber.
Revolut operates an office in Zurich and has established itself as a key player in the Swiss market. With one million customers in Switzerland, the rapidly growing demand for innovative financial solutions is clear. The integration of a virtual Swiss IBAN and the offering of new investment products are making Revolut an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional banks for more and more customers.
Perfect conditions in Greater Zurich
As a financial and innovation hub, Zurich offers ideal conditions for a fintech company like Revolut. Julian sums it up in one sentence: “The combination of banking expertise and technology is unique in Zurich.” Revolut intends to leverage these locational advantages to drive its expansion and introduce new digital services.
Revolut plans to further expand its offering in Switzerland and has already introduced or announced several innovations. The expansion of investment options makes trading in stocks, ETFs and money market funds accessible for Swiss customers as well. The robo-advisor provides an automated investment solution for strategic money management, and the new eSIM data roaming service is very popular with frequent travelers. In addition, Revolut plans to integrate QR bills and eBill to further simplify payments, and to launch joint accounts.
Revolut not only has short-term growth goals in Switzerland, but is planning a long-term foothold in the market. “We aim for long-term success. Our goal is to build a sustainable and significant presence in the Swiss financial market. We’re here to stay and will actively help shape the future of banking,” says Biegmann. With continuous innovation, a clear focus on customer proximity, and a strong growth plan, Revolut remains a key player in Switzerland’s digital banking landscape. The coming years promise to be exciting - both for the company and its growing customer base.
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