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6.8 Banking A Google Cloud outage on October 20, 2026, disrupted Revolut’s payments, transfers, and crypto services. Revolut assured users their funds were safe and is working to restore access.
On October 20, 2026, a major Google Cloud outage in the London region caused widespread disruption to Revolut’s services. Users experienced issues accessing the app, making card payments, withdrawals, transfers, and managing crypto assets, among other essential features. In total, up to 31 key services were impacted, leaving many personal and business operations inaccessible. Revolut assured customers that their funds and data remained secure, emphasizing that technical teams were actively working to resolve the situation. The outage was triggered by an electrical event at a Google Cloud data center, which also affected other financial institutions, including Lloyds, HSBC, and Bank of Scotland. Google issued an apology and recommended migrating workloads to other regions where possible. This incident underscores the financial sector’s reliance on cloud infrastructure and the risks associated with centralized systems.
