Financial technology company Revolut will require graduates and interns joining from 2027 to work in the office at least three days a week, marking a shift in its approach to remote working while maintaining flexible arrangements for the rest of its workforce.
The company said the new policy applies only to employees at the beginning of their careers, arguing that in-person collaboration and mentoring play an important role in helping young professionals develop their skills. Existing staff will continue to operate under Revolut’s remote-first policy, which remains unchanged.
Until now, graduates and interns had the same flexibility as other employees, allowing them to choose whether to work from home or in the office. Revolut also confirmed it will retain one of its best-known employee benefits, the “workation” programme, which allows staff to work remotely from another country for up to 120 days each year.
Chief Executive Nik Storonsky has consistently defended flexible working, telling employees last year that the company cared more about results than physical location, provided productivity remained high.
The policy adjustment comes during a period of rapid expansion for Revolut. Earlier this year, the company secured a full UK banking licence after a lengthy regulatory process. In November 2025, the fintech was valued at $75 billion, placing it among the most valuable financial institutions in Britain.
Founded in 2015 by Nik Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko, Revolut began as a digital payments platform offering low-cost foreign currency exchange. It has since expanded into a wide range of banking and financial services, serving more than 70 million customers across approximately 160 countries and regions.
The company is also continuing to grow internationally. Revolut has indicated that around 40% of its global workforce of 12,000 employees, spread across more than 30 countries, is expected to be based in India by the end of this year.
The decision reflects a broader trend across the financial and technology sectors, where many companies have adopted hybrid working models after initially embracing fully remote arrangements during the pandemic.
According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, hybrid working has become a common practice across the country, with more than a quarter of workers splitting their time between home and the office. The proportion is even higher in information and communications industries.
Employment law specialists said the policy aligns with practices already adopted by many large employers.
Jo Mackie, an employment law partner at Michelmores, said hybrid working has become the standard for many businesses where practical. She noted that junior employees often benefit from working alongside experienced colleagues, making face-to-face mentoring and day-to-day interaction valuable during the early stages of their careers.
The move signals a gradual evolution in Revolut’s workplace strategy, balancing its flexible working culture with a greater emphasis on in-person training and professional development for new recruits.
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