March 31 (Reuters) - British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe. "With a fast-
Monzo to Close US Business, Prioritizes UK and Europe Expansion Strategy
Monzo's Strategic Shift in Global Operations
March 31 (Reuters) - British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.
Focus on UK and European Markets
"With a fast-growing customer base of 15 million in the UK and the growth opportunity our European banking licence creates, we're making a deliberate, strategic decision to focus on scaling in our home market and Europe and to step away from the US," the company said.
Background and Media Coverage
The news was first reported by Bloomberg News earlier in the day.
Impact on US Customers and Employees
Monzo will stop on-boarding new customers and lay off about 50 employees, the Bloomberg report said, citing a person familiar with the matter. Existing customers can continue to use their accounts until June, the report added.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru and Catarina Demony; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
