Revolut is one of the most downloaded financial apps in the UK and Europe. It was first granted a restricted UK banking licence in July 2024, and the Prudential Regulation Authority lifted those restrictions in March 2026, making eligible deposits FSCS-protected as customers migrate to the new entity, Revolut Bank UK Ltd. In 2026 it has over 10 million UK users and offers a broader range of features than any other UK app bank — from currency exchange to crypto to travel insurance.
This page covers the key facts, limits, and questions. Use the guides above for detail on each topic.
Guides in This Hub
- Revolut UK Review 2026 — is Revolut worth it as a primary or secondary account?
- Is Revolut FSCS Protected? — what the 2026 banking licence means for your deposits
- Revolut Fees UK 2026 — full breakdown by plan: Standard, Plus, Premium, Metal, Ultra
- Revolut ATM Limit UK — how much cash you can withdraw, UK and abroad
- Revolut Transfer Limit UK — Faster Payments, SWIFT, and international transfer caps
- Revolut Sort Code UK — 04-00-75, account number format, IBAN
- Revolut Savings Account UK 2026 — Savings Vaults, interest rates, and how they work
- Revolut Customer Service UK 2026 — how to get help, phone vs chat by plan
- Wise vs Revolut 2026 — head-to-head for international transfers
- Monzo vs Starling vs Revolut — three-way challenger bank comparison
Revolut at a Glance (Standard Free Plan)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | £0 (Standard plan) |
| UK bank transfers | Free — Faster Payments |
| UK ATM withdrawals | Up to £200/month free, then 2% |
| Foreign spending | Free at interbank rate (weekdays), £1,000/month |
| Foreign ATM | Up to £200/month free, then 2% |
| International transfers | 5 free/month (local), SWIFT from £5 |
| Sort code | 04-00-75 |
| Interest on balance | Available via Revolut Savings Vaults (variable) |
| FSCS protection | ✅ Yes — up to £120,000, once migrated to Revolut Bank UK Ltd |
| Cash deposit | ❌ Not supported |
| Customer service | In-app chat; phone on Premium+ plans |
Revolut Account Plans
| Plan | Monthly fee | Key upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £0 | Basic account, £1,000/month fee-free FX |
| Plus | £3.99 | More FX, priority chat support, insurance extras |
| Premium | £7.99 | Unlimited FX (weekdays), travel insurance, £400/month fee-free ATM |
| Metal | £14.99 | Cashback, £800/month fee-free ATM, metal card |
| Ultra | £55.00 (or £45/month paid annually) | Lounge access, top-tier insurance, concierge, £2,000/month fee-free ATM |
Plan prices and allowances change relatively often — always check the current figures in the Revolut app or at revolut.com before relying on them.
Revolut’s Strongest Features
Currency exchange at the interbank rate. On weekdays, Revolut converts currency at the real mid-market rate with no margin — the rate you see on Google. Banks and most competitors add a markup of 0.5–3%. For regular travellers or anyone making international transfers, this saves meaningful money.
International transfers. Revolut supports sending money to 160+ countries. The free plan includes 5 local transfers/month free; SWIFT transfers are charged. Wise is still often cheaper for large SWIFT transfers, but Revolut is significantly cheaper than UK banks.
Crypto and commodities trading. Available in-app without a separate brokerage account. Standard plan has limited crypto access; Premium and above get full access. Note that crypto, stocks, and commodities are held via separate Revolut entities and are not FSCS protected.
Disposable virtual cards. Generate a new card number for online purchases — the number is single-use, reducing fraud risk. Available on Plus and above.
Revolut’s Limitations
Customer service reputation. Revolut’s support is in-app chat only on Standard and Plus plans. Phone support is only available on Premium and above. Revolut has historically received poor customer service reviews — account freezes with limited explanation, slow fraud resolution. This has improved since the banking licence, but it remains a concern vs Starling (24/7 phone) or even Monzo.
Weekend FX surcharge. Currency exchange at weekends incurs a 0.5% fee on all plans. This catches travellers who exchange money on Saturday or Sunday.
No cash deposits. Revolut does not support cash deposits in the UK. If you receive cash, you need a different account.
Complexity. Five tiers, dozens of features, different limits per plan — Revolut rewards users who understand it, but can confuse those who don’t.
Revolut vs Monzo vs Starling — Full Comparison Guide
| Feature | Revolut (Standard) | Monzo (Free) | Starling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| FX rate | Interbank (best) | Mastercard | Mastercard |
| UK ATM | £200/month free then 2% | 1 free/month then 3% | Unlimited free |
| Foreign ATM | £200/month free then 2% | £200/month free then 3% | Free (fair use) |
| International transfers | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No (via Wise) |
| Cash deposit | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (£1 fee) | ✅ Yes (free) |
| FSCS | ✅ Yes (once migrated, since March 2026) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Phone support | ❌ Premium+ only | ❌ Emergency only | ✅ 24/7 |
| Gambling block | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Related Banking Guides
Other Challenger Banks
- Monzo — Complete Guide
- Monzo Review 2026
- Starling — Complete Guide
- Chase UK — Complete Guide
- Chase UK Review 2026
Comparisons
- Monzo vs Starling vs Revolut — Three-Way Comparison
- Wise vs Revolut — International Transfers
- Online and Digital Banks UK Guide