Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS 1025. News: GoCardless CEO lifts the lid on the Mollie deal as Monzo targets Revolut’s dominance in Ireland
Dec 22, 2025
Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO of GoCardless and a leading payments entrepreneur, shares insights into the strategic acquisition by Mollie and how it will enhance their offerings. Fintech expert Jas Shah adds depth with commentary on Monzo's new EU banking license and its competitive stance against Revolut in Ireland. The duo also discuss the growing influence of online payments in Africa through the Visa partnership and the intriguing trend of Gen Z’s savvy gifting habits this holiday season.
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Complementary Payments Make A Stronger Product
- Combining Mollie and GoCardless creates a broader, best-in-class payment suite that serves more use cases.
- Hiroki Takeuchi says the combo unlocks cross-sell value and better serves recurring and in-store needs.
Book Club Used GoCardless To Scale Payments
- Jas Shah recounted helping a growing book club that used GoCardless to scale recurring payments for 5,000 members.
- The story illustrated GoCardless's practical fit for subscription-style organisations.
Integrate Products Into One Platform
- Aim to build a single integrated platform rather than keeping two separate products long term.
- Hiroki warns integration is a big technical lift but critical to capture combined value.