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Revolut Personal Account Crypto Trading CIFAS Marker Removal

Personal account crypto tradingMisuse of Facility marker filed by Revolut. Removed in 2 weeks.

Revolut Personal Account Crypto Trading CIFAS Marker Removal

How Revolut files CIFAS markers for personal crypto trading

Our client used their personal Revolut account for cryptocurrency trading — buying crypto and receiving fiat payments from buyers. This is a legal activity that Revolut's own platform supports. Despite this, Revolut's automated fraud systems flagged the incoming payments and filed a Misuse of Facility marker. The client was conducting legitimate trades through a platform that is designed for such activity.

What the CIFAS report showed about this Revolut marker

The report confirmed Misuse of Facility — Funds Received, filed by Revolut Limited. Our OCR analysis noted the irony that Revolut offers crypto trading features on its own platform, yet filed a fraud marker for crypto-related payments. No evidence of fraud was cited in the report.

How we challenged this Revolut personal crypto CIFAS marker

The complaint argued that crypto trading is legal and that Revolut itself facilitates crypto transactions. The system highlighted the contradiction in filing a fraud marker for an activity the platform is designed to support. UK GDPR accuracy arguments were central.

How this Revolut personal crypto CIFAS marker was removed

Revolut reviewed the trading evidence and removed the marker within two weeks.

Start your personal crypto trading CIFAS marker removal

If legitimate personal crypto trading led to a CIFAS marker, the marker may be challengeable. Upload your CIFAS report and start your case today.