Revolut Partners with Polygon to Enable Low-Cost Crypto Remittances Across Europe
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency remittance space, leading fintech platform Revolut has teamed up with blockchain scaling solution Polygon to offer fast, affordable crypto payments and remittances across Europe. The partnership, announced on November 18, 2025, marks a strategic move to leverage blockchain technology for mainstream financial services.
Seamless Crypto Transfers Powered by Polygon
Since going live in December 2024, the collaboration has enabled Revolut’s 65 million users in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA) to send stablecoins through the Polygon network directly via the Revolut app. To date, the platform has processed over $690 million worth of transactions utilizing Polygon’s infrastructure.
Revolut users can now transfer popular stablecoins such as USDC and USDT, as well as Polygon’s native token POL, with transfers settling within seconds and incurring minimal gas fees. This integration not only expedites cross-border payments but also significantly reduces costs typically associated with traditional remittance channels.
Expanding Revolut’s Crypto Ecosystem
Beyond remittances, the partnership enhances Revolut’s broader crypto offerings. POL token trading is available on both Revolut and Revolut X platforms, with an added feature allowing users to stake POL within the app, earning yields of up to 4% annual percentage yield (APY). Further, Revolut’s fiat-to-crypto on-ramp service, Revolut Ramp, now supports Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network. This enables customers to move funds from their bank accounts directly into Web3 wallets without dependence on external exchanges.
Polygon Fortifies Its Position in Stablecoin Payments
Polygon Labs, originally known as Matic Network, continues to solidify its role as a leading payment infrastructure for stablecoins. Over the past 30 days, more than 153 million stablecoin transactions occurred on the Polygon network, with the stablecoin supply surpassing $3.6 billion.
The Polygon network is increasingly favored by major enterprises for payment solutions. Alongside Revolut, other notable entities such as Stripe, Reliance Jio, Flutterwave, and DeCard by DCS utilize Polygon’s technology, underscoring its reliability and regulatory compatibility.
Industry Leaders Highlight Real-World Blockchain Utility
Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, emphasized that the Revolut partnership embodies the vision of integrating blockchain payments seamlessly into everyday financial experiences. “By making blockchain payments invisible to the end user and integrating them into familiar financial experiences, we’re watching the future of finance take shape,” Boiron stated.
This milestone also highlights the readiness of established fintech players to embed blockchain capabilities into their core services, accelerating the adoption of digital assets among mainstream consumers. Given Revolut’s large user base—which includes over 14 million crypto users—this initiative is poised to drive significant mainstream engagement with blockchain technology.
Looking Ahead: A Multi-Phased Partnership
The current integration is just the first phase of a broader multi-layered collaboration between Revolut and Polygon. Both companies have plans to roll out additional Web3-enabled products and ecosystem features in the near future.
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 financial services and emerging Web3 infrastructure, unlocking new opportunities for improved remittances, cross-border payments, and digital asset management solutions. As blockchain technology continues to mature, such collaborations are expected to play a pivotal role in reshaping the global financial landscape.
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