Breaking Barriers: The Hard Road to a US Banking License for Digital Banks
- Javier Guevara
- 5 days ago
- 11 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
While digital banks are flourishing globally, entering the US market remains one of the most difficult milestones for fintechs. Regulatory complexity, high costs, long timelines, and shifting charter preferences have all contributed to an uneven playing field. Some players have succeeded through strategic acquisitions or persistence, while others have withdrawn after repeated setbacks.