This week on Banking Without Borders, Jan and Jonny are asking when bank cards stopped being financial tools and started becoming status symbols. From metal cards and paid-for “premium” designs to the new Revolut Audi F1 card, this episode looks at why banks and fintechs are increasingly selling image, identity, and exclusivity — not just useful features.Why are people paying for debit cards that offer no meaningful financial benefit?When did banking become part utility, part luxury branding exercise?Are premium cards actually worth it, or are they just clever status products?And what does this say about the direction fintech is heading in?A fun one, but also a genuinely interesting conversation about branding, consumer psychology, and the strange ways money and status now overlap.Connect with us (via LinkedIn)Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-peaseGot a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at [email protected]

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