Revolut

Banking and investing in one app.

Last reviewed: March 2026

7

out of 10

Revolut works well for investors who already use it as their main bank and want to add basic investing without switching apps. The all-in-one proposition is genuine — banking, FX, crypto, and ETFs in one place. As a standalone investment platform it's weaker than dedicated brokers, but as an extension of daily banking it makes sense.

Right for you if…

  • Existing Revolut users who want to start investing without opening a new account
  • Investors who want banking, FX, crypto, and ETFs in a single app
  • Those with Metal/Ultra plans where commission-free trades are included

Not right if…

  • Investors who want the deepest ETF selection or most exchanges
  • Those on the free Revolut plan — investment features are limited without a paid subscription
  • Investors who want the best possible tax reporting
Commission (Standard plan)
€1 after 3 free/month
Commission (Metal/Ultra)
€0 unlimited
FX fee (market hours)
0% (paid plans)
FX fee (outside hours)

All plans

1%
Custody fee
None
Cash interest (vaults)
3%+

Cost depends heavily on your Revolut plan. Free plan users pay €1/trade after 3 free, which is acceptable for monthly ETF investing. Metal/Ultra users get unlimited free trades. The FX fee outside market hours applies to everyone.

200
Trading commission€156.00
FX conversionFree
Custody feeFree
Annual total cost156.00

6.50% of €2,400 invested/year at Revolut

What works

All-in-one: bank account, currency exchange, crypto, and investments in one app

Fractional shares and auto-invest supported

Interest on cash through savings vaults

Multi-currency account is genuinely useful for European investors

Revolut Bank EU holds a banking licence — stronger protection than investment-only platforms

What doesn't

Only 3 free trades/month on Standard plan — requires paid plan for meaningful investing

ETF and stock selection narrower than dedicated brokers

Tax reporting quality is basic — complex situations need manual work

1% FX fee outside market hours on free plan

Trading is not the core product — improvements are slower than dedicated brokers

Revolut Bank UAB holds an EU banking licence from the Bank of Lithuania. EU bank deposits protected up to €100,000. UK users covered by FCA. Investment assets held separately under the investment entity.

The app is excellent — among the best designed in European fintech. Navigation between banking and investing is seamless. Investment-specific features (screeners, analysis tools) are minimal compared to dedicated platforms.

Basic PDF statements available. Automated tax reporting is limited — more work required for investors filing in complex jurisdictions.

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Revolut Bank UAB holds an EU banking licence from the Bank of Lithuania. EU bank deposits protected up to €100,000. UK users covered by FCA. Investment assets held separately under the investment entity.

Cost depends heavily on your Revolut plan. Free plan users pay €1/trade after 3 free, which is acceptable for monthly ETF investing. Metal/Ultra users get unlimited free trades. The FX fee outside market hours applies to everyone.

Revolut is available in: NL, DE, FR, ES, BE, IT, PL, SE, AT, PT. Availability may change — check Revolut's website for the latest.

Existing Revolut users who want to start investing without opening a new account. Investors who want banking, FX, crypto, and ETFs in a single app. Those with Metal/Ultra plans where commission-free trades are included.

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This review reflects Etfora's editorial assessment based on publicly available fee data. Fees may change — verify current rates on Revolut's website before opening an account. Not financial advice.