# Revolut Gets Argentina Bank Approval

> Revolut secures Central Bank approval to acquire Argentine bank for Latin American expansion.
- Title: Revolut Gets Argentina Bank Approval · Pymnts | Shortify
- Summary: Revolut secures Central Bank approval to acquire Argentine bank for Latin American expansion. Revolut completes acquisition of Banco Cetelem Argentina S.A…
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- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/news/banking/2026/revolut-wins-central-bank-approval-to-acquire-argentine-bank
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-09-25T00:41:08+00:00
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- Topics: revolut, central bank of argentina, bancocetelem argentina, argentina, digital banking, latam expansion, business, finance
## Approval Received
Revolut received Central Bank of Argentina approval to acquire Banco Cetelem Argentina S.A. on September 24, 2026.
## Local Operations Preparation
Revolut will change Banco Cetelem Argentina S.A. to Revolut Bank Argentina S.A.U. upon transaction completion.
## Waitlist Growth
Revolut has over 150,000 Argentine consumers on its waitlist with strong interest from customers and partners.
## CEO Appointment
Agustin Danza will become Revolut Bank Argentina S.A.U. CEO after Central Bank approval.
## CEO Statement
Danza said approval brings Revolut closer to establishing banking operations in Argentina.
## Future Plans
Revolut plans to expand licensed banking footprint across Latin America after Mexico launch.
## Key takeaway

Revolut completes acquisition of Banco Cetelem Argentina S.A. after Central Bank approval, preparing for local banking operations in Argentina.