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Revolut say their global mission is for every person and business to do all things money — spending, saving, investing, borrowing, managing, and more — in just a few taps.

Customer Reviews

4.6

509 Good Money Guide reviewers have given this provider an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on their genuine experience.

Excellent73%
Very good17%
Average6%
Poor2%
Terrible2%

Leave a review and tell us what you think of this company to help others make more informed financial decisions.

good

2nd June 2024

good

oladeji

Brilliant

1st June 2024

Brilliant

Lawrence parker

Excellent value and reliable

1st June 2024

Excellent value and reliable

Michael Stevens

5/5

31st May 2024
Kornel Erdos

5/5

31st May 2024
Kornel Erdos

5/5

31st May 2024
Kornel Erdos

Innovative

30th May 2024

Innovative

Lori Ho

Cool

30th May 2024

Cool

Lori Ho

Fine for small amounts

30th May 2024

Fine for small amounts

Benjamin Adams

5/5

29th May 2024
Dominic Kiernander

5/5

29th May 2024
Dominic Kiernander

only used occasionally

29th May 2024

only used occasionally

traceylee hayew

Good euro account

29th May 2024

Good euro account

Robert James Elkins

Good service

29th May 2024

Good service

Mr Alon Richardson-Hunt

Only used very few times,…

29th May 2024

Only used very few times, ok so far

James Parker

Good app for small quick…

29th May 2024

Good app for small quick transfers

Tina Dobbin

OK – not used as…

29th May 2024

OK – not used as much

Norman House

good starting point

29th May 2024

good starting point

Stephen Starr

OK but not really used

29th May 2024

OK but not really used

Stephen Starr

easy to use

29th May 2024

easy to use

Samantha Murphy

What is Revolut?

In this review we:

  • Give our ratings based on their nearest peers
  • Tell you what we think of them after testing them with real money 
  • Highlight the key costs, facts and figures of their accounts

Revolut Review
Revolut

Name: Revolut

Description: Revolut is a start-up neo bank that also offers investing and currency exchange accounts. You can invest in 1,500 global companies from $1, commodities and cryptocurrency and send money abroad at discounted exchange rates. Revolut claims to have 45 million customers around the world.

Why we like it

Revolut is a good choice for investors that want to buy and sell major shares and cryptocurrencies. No funds, or smaller cap stocks, but a good entry-level account for most investors.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Low cost
  • Innovative product

Cons

  • New company
  • Limited Range of investments
  • App only
  • Pricing
    (5)
  • Market Access
    (4)
  • Online Platform
    (5)
  • Customer Service
    (4)
  • Research & Analysis
    (4)
Overall
4.4

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Is Revolut safe?

One of the most commonly asked questions about new banks and fintech is if they are a safe place to keep your money. The answer is generally, yes, if they are regulated by the FCA as funds are protected by the FSCS up to £85,000. But, Revolut, is regulated as an e-money institution and not

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Revolut fraud response comes under Panorama spotlight

Revolut has come under the spotlight over its response to customers being defrauded, following a BBC Panorama investigation which aired yesterday. Panorama interviewed a man named Jack who had £165,000 stolen from his Revolut business account, in which he held multiple different currencies. Jack was tricked into authorising payments to scammers impersonating the company. After realising

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Revolut Alternatives

There is no doubt that Revolut is one of the fastest-growing financial brands in the UK, but at the moment, they do not have an active partnership with Good Money Guide, so we do not currently refer commercial users to them. However, if you would still like to visit Revolut, you can do so here

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Meta financial scams pose biggest threat to users, Revolut warns

Revolut has accused social media giant Meta of being by far the most significant source of fraud across its business in a scathing report released on Friday, supporting recent research by the Good Money Guide on the threat of Facebook financial scams to UK consumers. Meta financial scams accounted for 62% of all fraud reported

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Is Revolut good for cryptocurrency?

Yes, you can buy, sell, and send over 20 digital currencies at the touch of a button, with no hidden fees. But, Revolut’s cryptocurrency service is not regulated by the FCA, other than for the purposes of money laundering and you capital at risk. Revolute is a good choice for cyprto if you are just

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Revolut opens for business in Australia

Revolut the would-be one-stop shop for money has announced that it’s open for business in Australia. Revolut offers a host of services to its business customers, including multi-currency accounts, cards and spending management tools, payment gateways, links and QR codes as well as low-cost currency exchange and API connectivity. Revolut is also offering incentives to

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