BANK APP MAKES A BREAKTHROUGH

Ireland is now the fifth biggest market for a new app that’s challenging traditional banking.

More than 30,000 Irish customers are among over half a million worldwide who have joined Revolut, an appbased banking alternative that launched here 18 months ago.

The company claims its card offers low cost online banking that’s suitable for a global lifestyle. You save money on currency exchange and can use the card anywhere. Revolut is aiming to have 100,000 Irish users by the end of the year.