Revolut Partners with Lightspark to Bring Next-Generation Bitcoin Infrastructure to Millions of Users

Revolut, one of the world's leading financial super apps with millions of users globally, has announced a major step forward

Revolut, one of the world’s leading financial superapps with millions of users globally, today announced a major step forward in its cryptocurrency and payments offerings through a new strategic partnership with Lightspark, a company specializing in next-generation Bitcoin infrastructure.

Announced via a company blog post and confirmed by Emil Urmanshin, General Manager of crypto at Revolut, the partnership will bring next-generation Bitcoin infrastructure to British and select European Economic Area (EEA) customers.

This integration will introduce support for the Bitcoin Lightning Network and the Universal Money Address (UMA), aiming to eliminate slow transactions and high network fees. In essence, Revolut is making BTC payments faster, cheaper, and more practical for everyday use.

Revolut has built its reputation on speed, efficiency, and giving users more control over their finances. Now, with Lightspark’s technology, it’s going one step further. Connecting to what Lightspark calls the “open Money Grid,” Revolut joins a growing ecosystem of fintech companies embracing a new era of digital payments — one that is instant, borderless, and far more affordable than traditional systems.

Lightspark, founded by former PayPal President David Marcus, specializes in modern Bitcoin payment infrastructure. Its core mission is to replace outdated, bank-driven transaction systems with real-time, low-cost, globally accessible payment rails — something traditional banks have long failed to deliver.

“Integrating with Lightspark feels like a natural step,” said Urmanshin. “We’re always looking for ways to offer faster and more affordable financial solutions — and their approach to global transactions enables us to do exactly that.”

Marcus, CEO and Co-founder of Lightspark, added: “The future of money is real-time, low-cost, and borderless—exactly what Lightspark solves for. For too long, traditional banks have relied on outdated, slow, and expensive payment systems‌ — ‌akin to dial-up when the rest of the world uses 5G. In a world with a new, open Money Grid that enables instant, seamless transactions, we’re excited to see a global fintech such as Revolut lead the way.”

With the addition of Lightspark’s technology, which is currently in beta testing, British and select EEA-based users can expect to see several key changes to their Revolut experience.

These changes include the introduction of near-instant Bitcoin payments, dramatically lower fees for cross-border transactions, and support for UMA. This new standard for crypto payments will make sending Bitcoin as easy as sending an email, further simplifying the user experience.

The partnership with Lightspark highlights Revolut’s commitment to staying at the forefront of both traditional and digital finance. As the company continues to expand its offerings and user base, this integration marks a significant milestone in their journey.