Aspire vs Revolut Singapore.
Aspire (A70/100) and Revolut Singapore (R52/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. A close tie.
| A Aspire №37 · MAS 70 /100 | R Revolut Singapore №64 · MAS 52 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 52 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 0.30% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €350 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank MAS | Payment inst. MAS |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 SG.SDIC | Safeguarded SG.SDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 8 countries | 4 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 30 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.3 ★ 1k reviews | 3.8 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Aspire if…
The APAC-first multi-currency business-account platform for SaaS startups and e-commerce sellers — SG-HQ MAS Major Payment Institution with native multi-currency accounts (USD/SGD/EUR/GBP/IDR + HKD/AUD/IDR/MYR) plus local-currency receiving in 30+ countries and local account issuance in 6 jurisdictions (SG, HK, US, UK, EU, AU). Built for APAC startups taking USD revenue who need a SGD operating account without the friction of running Mercury (US) + a SG-bank relationship side-by-side. Stripe + Shopify + Xero integration depth makes Aspire the structural fit for SaaS / e-commerce / fintech operators in the region. MAS-licensed Major Payment Institution status is the structural anchor.
Pick Revolut Singapore if…
Revolut's APAC arm — Singapore-licensed regional HQ for AU / NZ / JP rollouts. Same multi-currency super-app model with MAS regulation and SDIC SGD 100,000 cover. The default cross-currency option for English-speaking APAC consumers.
- Best for fees Revolut Singapore won 2 of 4
- Best for protection Aspire won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Revolut Singapore won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Aspire vs Revolut Singapore — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Aspire better than Revolut Singapore?
Aspire and Revolut Singapore are tied 5–5 across 12 dimensions under our v3 methodology. Composite scores: Aspire 70/100 vs Revolut Singapore 52/100. The right pick depends on which dimension you weight most heavily.
Is Aspire or Revolut Singapore cheaper?
Monthly fee — Aspire: €0; Revolut Singapore: €0. Card FX markup — Aspire: 0.30%; Revolut Singapore: Interbank. Revolut Singapore 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, Aspire or Revolut Singapore?
Aspire holds a Partner-bank licence under MAS; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Revolut Singapore holds a Payment inst. licence under MAS; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Aspire is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Aspire and Revolut Singapore?
Aspire operates in 8 countries; Revolut Singapore operates in 4 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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