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Erste Bank Launches eSIM Data Plans in George App

Erste Bank has launched eSIM data plans in its George banking app, enabling customers to purchase mobile data packages for over 200 countries and regions. The feature, accessible via the Discover section, offers country-specific, regional, or global plans. Users can manage data usage, view remaining volume, and buy multiple packages for family members. Payment is currently via Apple Pay or Google Pay, with direct account billing planned later. The bank charges no additional fees; prices are set by the undisclosed telecom provider. This move positions George against neobanks like Revolut and N26, which already offer similar services. Austrian Sparkassen savings banks will adopt the feature within weeks. The eSIM service complements the existing Travel Hub, targeting travelers outside the EU where roaming costs are high.

• Erste Bank launches eSIM data plans in George app for over 200 countries.
• The feature is available in the Discover section of the George app.
• Payment is via Apple Pay or Google Pay, with direct billing planned later.

N26 Appoints Former Postbank CFO Marc Heß as New CFO

N26, the Berlin-based digital bank, has appointed Marc Heß as its new Chief Financial Officer. Heß, a former CFO of Postbank and Aareal Bank, will assume the role this week, pending regulatory approval. His appointment completes the executive board, according to supervisory board chairman Andreas Dombret. Heß brings extensive financial expertise and regulatory knowledge. The move is part of a broader management overhaul led by CEO Mike Dargan, who joined in April, focusing on traditional banking leadership. N26 reported its first annual profit in 2025, with a net income of €1.6 million, despite regulatory challenges with BaFin. Heß will succeed Arnd Schwierholz, who left in late August.

• N26 appoints Marc Heß as new CFO, effective this week.
• Heß previously served as CFO of Postbank and Aareal Bank.
• This completes N26's executive board.

Finmid Raises €17M, Partners with Bolt

Berlin-based fintech Finmid, founded in 2021 by former N26 executives Max Schertel and Alexander Talkanitsa, has raised a €17 million Series A extension round led by Big Pi Ventures and Mainset, with participation from Earlybird. The company provides white-label embedded lending services to platforms. Finmid also announced a multi-year vehicle financing deal with Estonian ride-hailing firm Bolt, offering up to €400,000 per fleet operator over four years, and a merchant lending agreement with Greek marketplace Skroutz. The new funds will support expansion into asset finance, infrastructure, underwriting, and further growth in mobility and e-commerce sectors. With this round, Finmid's total funding stands at €52 million.

• Finmid raised €17 million in a Series A extension round led by Big Pi Ventures and Mainset, with participation from Earlybird.
• The company was founded by former N26 employees Max Schertel and Alexander Talkanitsa.
• Finmid signed a multi-year vehicle financing deal with Bolt, providing up to €400,000 per fleet operator over four years.

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Revolut plans dual US and UK listing, targeting $200 billion valuation

Revolut, the London-based neobank, is considering a dual stock market listing in New York and London, with co-founder and CEO Nik Storonsky revealing the plans in an interview with Les Echos. The company is targeting a valuation of up to $200 billion for its IPO, expected no earlier than 2028. Storonsky expressed a preference for the US market due to its larger investor pool, but aims to maintain a presence in London. This move follows similar actions by Wise, which moved its primary listing to New York. Revolut was last valued at $75 billion in a funding round, so the target valuation would require nearly tripling its value. The company's US expansion, including conditional approval for a US banking license, is seen as a key factor for the IPO's success. Revolut plans to invest around €2.3 billion annually in growth through 2030.

• Revolut is considering a dual listing in New York and London, targeting a valuation of up to $200 billion.
• The IPO is expected no earlier than 2028, with CEO Nik Storonsky preferring the US market.
• Revolut was last valued at $75 billion in a funding round.

Wise launches 2026 Q2 Mission Update: Price

Wise reduced fees saving customers ~£23m per year as part of its mission to build the best way to move and manage money.