Boosted return on savings account is available to new customers for a limited time, who must sign up with the bank before August 4, 2026, to benefit
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“Doing something like this – showing up and surprising people so they can interact with their bank in a different way to just logging in and checking their money – is a way to do more for our customers,” said Emily Lewis, head of growth for the UK and Ireland at Revolut. “It’s a bit of guerilla marketing.”
Earlier this month, the Canary Wharf-based bank staged a takeover in front of its global headquarters in Reuters Plaza, parking a Formula One racing car in a glass-sided shipping container outside for Wharfers to admire.
Photos were snapped and give-aways were queued for, but the stunt had a wider purpose.
In addition to celebrating the bank’s status as title partner to the Audi Revolut F1 Team, the pop-up showcased the unveiling of a market-leading boosted interest rate of 5% AER (variable) on its Instant Access Savings Account.
The introductory offer is available for new customers on deposits of up to £25,000 who sign up before August 4, 2026.
The rate runs until December 4 this year.
accelerating the savings
“Bringing the Audi show car out is a nice way for them to get involved,” said Emily.
“Canary Wharf was the first stop on our UK tour with dates all around the country through to June 30.
“We know that following sports like F1 can be expensive and our instant access account is designed to make saving much easier.
“The 5% rate is the most competitive on the market and we don’t lock your money away.
“With our account, interest is paid daily and people can withdraw their money with no penalties – it doesn’t impact the rate.
“For example, I was the budget master for a friend’s hen do – I wanted to keep the money people were paying towards it separate from my own savings to avoid any confusion.
“I opened a separate account with Revolut, which is very quick, and transferred the funds in.
“From there we earned daily interest on those funds and were able to spend them together on the hen do.”
growing Revolut’s operation
Founded at Level39 in Canary Wharf in 2015 by Nikolay Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko, the company has gone from small startup to having its name atop the YY London tower in a decade.
“When you’re a digital bank, having the concrete legitimacy of a building is a good thing,” said Emily, who worked for THG before joining Revolut four years ago.
“Having that visibility helps.
“Working with distinguished partners such as F1 and Audi means we can further raise awareness of what we’re doing.
“In the UK, we want to be the primary bank for everyone.
“In each of our products we’re on a par with our competitors, but our aim is that there’s also an element that’s better – like reward points on your debit card spending or the speed with which you can access your money.
“It’s about educating people about what we offer so that they can make an informed decision about who they bank with.
“We’ve expanded at an amazing rate, but even with this growth we must make sure that we’re still being true to what a trusted bank should do.
“I believe introductory rates like this are helpful because they make the market more competitive.
“We see institutions battling to present the best offers, which is good for consumers.
“We’re constantly working on how Revolut can be super lucrative for existing customers and how we can reward people who have been loyal to us.”
key details: Revolut’s savings offer
To get a Revolut Instant Access Savings Account, customers must open a Personal Current Account with the bank.
The 5% AER variable bonus rate for up to £25,000 in savings is only available to new clients who sign up before August 4, 2026.
After December 4, the savings rate reverts to the base rate of the customer’s plan (currently between 2.9% and 4%).
The offer is available to those aged 16 and over.
Find out more about signing up for an account here
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