Does it make sense for Revolut to get physical?
THE SO WHAT
A digital-first bank moving into airport lounges is a bet that brand and margin now live in physical touchpoints, not just in-app UX. For fintech operators, the bar to justify offline capex is clear unit economics and cross-sell lift by location, not just “experience” narratives.
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