We’re thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with Revolut, the UK’s leading fintech company. This collaboration marks Bark’s first venture with a fintech firm, promising to unlock powerful opportunities for freelancers and aspiring entrepreneurs through Revolut Pro, an all-in-one freelancer account within the Revolut app.
Simplifying Professional Networking with Bark
Bark.com empowers professionals to effortlessly connect with clients tailored to their needs, fostering seamless interactions and goal achievement with minimal hassle. With a rapidly growing user base across the UK and Ireland, Bark helps freelancers and aspiring entrepreneurs overcome the fear of starting out—whether it’s finding their first customers or stepping into the unknown.
Seamless Financial Management with Revolut Pro
Revolut Pro offers tailored financial solutions for freelancers, side hustlers, and sole traders, enabling them to manage payments and expenses directly from the Revolut app. Operating as an independent account within the retail app, Revollut Pro allows customers to easily manage both personal and professional finances from the same app, allowing them to have better control of their finances.
As part of this partnership, Bark users in the UK and Ireland who join Revolut Pro through the platform will enjoy up to 1.2% cashback on business expenses and receive £20 upon sign-up, enhancing their financial capabilities and growth prospects.
Exclusive Benefits for Revolut Users Joining Bark
Existing Revolut Pro users joining Bark through the partnership will receive an exclusive 50% discount on their Bark Starter Pack. All Bark Starter Packs are backed by the company’s signature Get Hired Guarantee, designed to maximise their opportunity to secure freelance gigs.
Commenting on the partnership, John Oberlin-Harris, General Manager of Bark UK, says: “At Bark, we’re all about creating meaningful connections that can open doors to real-life opportunities for our professionals. As we enhance our offerings, partnering with a fellow innovator like Revolut was a no-brainer. Many professionals come to us as they’ve chosen passion and independence for their businesses. Whether they’re growing side hustles into full-fledged businesses or blazing new trails as entrepreneurs, they need tools that support freelance freedom and financial success without unnecessary complexity. Bark is here to support their journey, tackle challenges head-on, and ensure they achieve sustainable growth. Revolut, with its disruptive approach to financial services, perfectly complements our mission to empower freelancers and entrepreneurs in their professional endeavours.”
Alex Codina, General Manager of Revolut Merchant Acquiring, echoes this sentiment, stating: “Revolut Pro provides a free business account for the self-employed within the Revolut retail app, offering greater access and convenience for independent professionals generating income through freelance work. Through our collaboration with Bark, their users will gain access to exclusive benefits offered by the Revolut Pro plan, including up to 1.2% cashback on all transactions and access to Revolut’s fast, low-cost in-person and online payment methods. This partnership aligns seamlessly with our mission to empower freelancers by simplifying financial management and supporting their entire business operations. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Bark and believe this will help many freelancer and self employed professionals in the UK and Ireland to better manage their finances.”
The partnership between Bark.com and Revolut marks a pivotal alliance between two visionary companies dedicated to empowering freelancers and aspiring entrepreneurs. In an era where flexibility and independence are paramount, this collaboration promises to provide our users with enhanced tools and opportunities to thrive in their professional journeys.
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About Bark
Bark.com, founded in 2014, is a leading services marketplace specialising in connecting users with professionals in over a thousand distinct service categories. Bark’s innovative platform streamlines the process of finding the right professional, thanks to proprietary automation technology. With its headquarters in London, Bark operates across eleven markets, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
The platform’s network of 180k active service providers brings together over 7.3m buyers & sellers every year. Pioneering the digital marketplace for services, Bark has secured its position as the 64th fastest-growing private tech company in last year’s 2023 Sunday Times 100 list. With a focus on technology and customer service, Bark is on a mission to create valuable connections between customers and service providers across the world.
About Revolut
Revolut is the UK’s leading fintech, helping people get more from their money. In 2015, Revolut launched in the UK offering money transfer and exchange. Today, more than 45 million customers around the world use dozens of Revolut’s innovative products to make more than half a billion transactions a month.
Across our personal and business accounts, we give customers more control over their finances and connect people seamlessly across the world.
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Tel: +1 (737) 358 0808
Email: Press@bark.com