Neobank News, Noise and Nonsense
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In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacy Bryant unpack the latest moves from Revolut, Chime, and Nubank.
Revolut tries its hand at signing up NYC commuters in subway stations, while Chime partners with Workday to reach employees — and even taps into music influencers to grow its brand. Meanwhile, Nubank continues its explosive growth in Brazil, powered by instant payments and niche strategies that U.S. banks could learn from. The conversation dives into what’s hype, what’s real, and where the future of neobanks is headed.
Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome Back + Summer Recap
[1:25] Revolut’s Bold NYC Subway Campaign
[6:08] Why Neobanks Struggle in the U.S.
[8:14] Chime + Workday Collaboration Debate
[13:30] What Makes a Primary Checking Account?
[18:53] Chime’s Music & Influencer Strategy
[21:24] Spotlight on Nubank’s Explosive Growth
[25:51] Lessons from Brazil’s Instant Payments (PIX)
[28:40] Banking Niches, AI & Strategic Planning
[29:54] Wrap-Up + Next Episode Tease
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Chapters
1. Welcome Back + Summer Recap (00:00:00)
2. Revolut’s Bold NYC Subway Campaign (00:01:25)
3. Why Neobanks Struggle in the U.S. (00:06:08)
4. Chime + Workday Collaboration Debate (00:08:14)
5. What Makes a Primary Checking Account? (00:13:30)
6. Chime’s Music & Influencer Strategy (00:18:53)
7. Spotlight on Nubank’s Explosive Growth (00:21:24)
8. Lessons from Brazil’s Instant Payments (PIX) (00:25:51)
9. Banking Niches, AI & Strategic Planning (00:28:40)
10. Wrap-Up + Next Episode Tease (00:29:54)
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