Humanitarian needs are at record levels, with 117.8 million people worldwide estimated to require humanitarian assistance
Flexible funding helps humanitarian organisations respond rapidly to new emergencies while continuing to support people as they recover and rebuild their lives
The partnership enables millions of Revolut customers worldwide to support the International Rescue Committee's emergency response and long-term recovery work directly and easily through the Revolut app
London, United Kingdom, September 8, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Revolut today announced a new partnership, enabling millions of customers worldwide to support humanitarian response efforts and help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Customers can donate seamlessly directly in-app, using their account balance or RevPoints to make one-time contributions or set up recurring monthly donations.
The partnership comes at a time when humanitarian need has reached unprecedented levels. Nearly 117.8 million people worldwide have been displaced by conflict and disasters, while climate-related shocks are driving growing humanitarian needs and increasing pressure on communities around the world. The IRC responds to emergencies by providing lifesaving assistance while helping people regain long-term stability.
"Humanitarian crises are becoming more frequent, more complex and more drawn-out, with people needing support long after the headlines have faded," said Flora Alexander, IRC UK Executive Director. “That’s why flexible funding matters so much. The partnership we are launching with Revolut gives us that flexibility, so we can move money quickly to wherever the need is greatest.”
“At Revolut, we believe financial technology should empower people not only to manage their money, but also to drive positive change around the world.” said Matt Acton Davis, Partner and VP, Revenue - Revolut Business. "Through our partnership with the IRC, millions of Revolut customers can now support urgent humanitarian relief seamlessly through their app. From spare-change roundups and recurring donations to RevPoints, we’re making it easier for people to turn everyday financial activity into meaningful support for those rebuilding their lives."
Alongside its global humanitarian work, the IRC supports refugees and other displaced people, including in the United Kingdom and the European Union, helping them rebuild their lives through integration, employment and economic empowerment programs. In 2025, the IRC reached over 20.5 million people with humanitarian assistance.
The partnership brings together the IRC's humanitarian expertise with Revolut's global financial intelligence, creating new opportunities for people to support both emergency response and long-term recovery around the world.
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How to donate to the IRC through the Revolut app:
- Download the latest version of the Revolut app
- Head to your “RevPoints” tab
- Search for “Donations”
- Look for “International Rescue Committee”
- Choose your way and how much to donate
- Tap “Donate”
- Revolut customers will be able to donate to the IRC in markets where Revolut Donations is live.
- On the IRC’s work in the UK: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides specialist services for refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable migrants. We help new arrivals in the UK to navigate local services like healthcare and education and support them to find employment and gain the skills that will allow them to prosper in the UK.
