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Revolut and Monzo urge Healey to raise bank tax threshold

UK · 2026-09-28

Key takeaway

Challenger banks (Revolut, Monzo, Shawbrook) urge the UK Chancellor to raise the bank tax surcharge threshold.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerChallenger and specialist banks lobby the Chancellor to raise the bank surcharge threshold, seeking tax relief.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIf the threshold is raised, mid-tier banks face a lower effective tax rate, improving after-tax earnings and capital retention.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youImproved capital positions support steadier SME lending, reducing the risk of credit tightening for small businesses.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: City A.M.

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