# Revolut IPO Could Be London's Last Chance

> Revolut's potential London listing might be the City's final opportunity to regain global relevance.
- Title: Revolut IPO Could Be London's Last Chance · MoneyWeek
- Summary: Revolut's potential London listing might be the City's final opportunity to regain global relevance. London needs Revolut's IPO to prove its market viability…
- Keywords: revolut, london stock exchange, nasdaq, stamp duty, ftse 100, digital finance, ipo, bloomberg, moneyweek, chancellor, capital gains tax, isa
- Source: MoneyWeek — https://moneyweek.com/investments/bank-stocks/revolut-ipo-may-be-london-stock-markets-last-chance
- Published: 2026-09-27T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: revolut, london stock exchange, nasdaq, stamp duty, ftse 100, digital finance, ipo, bloomberg, moneyweek, chancellor, capital gains tax, isa
## London's Decline
London has fewer IPOs than Malaysia or Oman, with only seven new listings raising under £600 million this year.
## Revolut's Shift
Revolut confirmed a dual listing between New York and London after previously dismissing London as 'not rational' in 2024.

> not rational
## Revolut's Strength
Revolut has 75 million customers, $6 billion revenue, and $2 billion profits, valued at $115 billion with a tech-driven banking model.
## Stamp Duty Relief
The chancellor suspended stamp duty for Revolut's IPO and first three years of trading to boost liquidity and attract investors.
## Tax Incentives
Proposed capital gains tax exemptions and ISA allowances could attract long-term investors and stabilize London's market.
## London's Last Chance
A successful Revolut IPO could prove London's market viability as the City faces declining IPO activity and global competition.
## Key takeaway

London needs Revolut's IPO to prove its market viability amid declining IPO activity.