Revolut vs Qonto.
Revolut (R91/100) and Qonto (Q51/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Revolut leads Qonto 11-1.
| Q Qonto №56 · Payment institution license 51 /100 | R Revolut №01 · Bank of Lithuania 91 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 91 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €9 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.70% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €1,000 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €200 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. | Full bank Bank of Lithuania |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded EU.DGS.FR | €100,000 EU.DGS.LT |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 8 countries | 48 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 280 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.8 ★ 50k reviews | 4.7 ★ 367k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.3 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Qonto if…
Pick if you run an EU SME and need multi-currency invoicing, accounting integrations, and proper receipts.
Pick Revolut if…
Pick if you want a real bank licence with crypto, brokerage and FX in one app. The strongest all-rounder under the v3 methodology.
- Best for fees Revolut won 4 of 4
- Best for protection Revolut won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Revolut won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Revolut vs Qonto — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Qonto better than Revolut?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut leads Qonto 11–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Qonto 51/100 vs Revolut 91/100. Revolut is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Qonto or Revolut cheaper?
Monthly fee — Qonto: €9; Revolut: €0. Card FX markup — Qonto: 1.70%; Revolut: Interbank. Revolut wins more fee rows (4 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Qonto or Revolut?
Qonto holds a Payment inst. licence under Payment institution license (France, 2018); EU passport across served markets; filed for full French banking license in July 2025; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Revolut holds a Full bank licence under Bank of Lithuania; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Revolut is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Qonto and Revolut?
Qonto operates in 8 countries; Revolut operates in 48 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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