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A split-screen image. On the left, a dark, chaotic scene depicts traditional banking obstacles: tangled chains, a rusted padlock, stone blocks labeled "FEES" and "DELAY," and small icons for banks and old money. On the right, a bright, clear scene shows a smartphone with the "revolut" app, connected by sleek lines to various country flags (UK, Germany, USA, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Switzerland) and credit cards, all against a light blue map backdrop, symbolizing seamless global digital payments. The title "BEYOND THE BREEZE: IS REVOLUT THE ANSWER?" is prominently displayed across the top.

Why Can I Pay for Netflix Instantly, But Not Send $5 To My Brother Abroad? Enter Revolut

In my last post, I wrote about a weird paradox: paying for Netflix with a card is a seamless, one-second breeze, but sending $100 to a friend or family member...

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9 min read
Finance
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A Decade of Singapore FinTech Festival 2025-Decoding an Email

Today, I want to share something interesting that landed in my inbox – an email from Sopnendu Mohanty, the Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN). The...

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6 min read
Finance
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Why Can't I Just Send Money With My Visa Card?

Banks often promote Visa and Mastercard as efficient tools for swift, seamless transactions. However, one critical feature is notably absent: the ability to transfer funds directly between cardholders. This post...

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11 min read
Finance