Revolut vs Starling Bank.
Revolut (R91/100) and Starling Bank (S77/100), 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 Starling Bank 9-0.
| R Revolut №01 · Bank of Lithuania 91 /100 | S Starling Bank №12 · FCA 77 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 91 /100 | 77 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €1,000 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | €200 /mo | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank Bank of Lithuania | Full bank FCA |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 EU.DGS.LT | £85,000 GB.FSCS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 48 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 280 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.7 ★ 367k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 | — |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
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.
Pick Starling Bank if…
Pick if you bank in the UK and want a clearing bank for personal + business with no retail crypto, no brokerage.
- Best for fees Revolut won 2 of 4
- Best for protection Revolut won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Revolut won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Revolut won 2 of 2
Revolut vs Starling Bank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Revolut better than Starling Bank?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut leads Starling Bank 9–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Revolut 91/100 vs Starling Bank 77/100. Revolut is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Revolut or Starling Bank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Revolut: €0; Starling Bank: €0. Card FX markup — Revolut: Interbank; Starling Bank: Interbank. Revolut wins more fee rows (2 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Revolut or Starling Bank?
Revolut holds a Full bank licence under Bank of Lithuania; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Starling Bank holds a Full bank licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: £85,000. Revolut is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Revolut and Starling Bank?
Revolut operates in 48 countries; Starling Bank operates in 1 country. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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