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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 21 MIN

Will Lloyds Bank REALLY Buy Curve?! Monzo Back At The Top & More!

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In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we dive into one of the strangest fintech stories of the year: Lloyds Bank is reportedly in talks to buy Curve, but why would the UK’s biggest high street bank want a struggling wallet app? We break down what’s really going on, from Apple Pay’s NFC lock-in to Lloyds’ wider payments strategy.We also cover:Monzo’s return to the top spot in the CMA banking satisfaction surveyMonzo’s plans to launch mobile services and chase “super app” statusBunq setting sights on the US marketRevolut becoming the biggest bank in Lithuania by assetsJoin us as we unpack what these moves mean for banking, fintech, and your money.Join the new Banking Without Borders Discord community https://link.bankingwithoutborders.co.uk/discordSubscribe on YouTubehttps://link.technicallymoney.com/oy8eCheck out our website DepositScout.com for the latest savings rates. Connect with us (via LinkedIn)Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-peaseGot a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at [email protected]

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In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we dive into one of the strangest fintech stories of the year: Lloyds Bank is reportedly in talks to buy Curve, but why would the UK’s biggest high street bank want a struggling wallet app? We break down what’s really going on, from Apple Pay’s NFC lock-in to Lloyds’ wider payments strategy. We also cover: Monzo’s return to the top spot in the CMA banking satisfaction surveyMonzo’s plans to launch mobile services and chase “super app” statusBunq set...

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