Revolut vs Penta.
Revolut (R91/100) and Penta (P61/100), 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 Penta 12-0.
| P Penta №49 · BaFin 61 /100 | R Revolut №01 · Bank of Lithuania 91 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 61 /100 | 91 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €9 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €1,000 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €200 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank BaFin | Full bank Bank of Lithuania |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded No DGS | €100,000 EU.DGS.LT |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 48 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 280 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 3.2 ★ 0k reviews | 4.7 ★ 367k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.1 ★ iOS 4.2 · And 4.0 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Penta if…
The German SME-focused partner-bank neobank with the deepest DATEV-first workflow in the category. Customer deposits sit at Solaris Bank AG (BaFin-licensed credit institution) with DGS pass-through cover — structurally distinct from EMI-licensed Tide / Finom / Anna / Holvi. The structural fit for German GmbH / UG companies needing DGS-protected operating cash plus DATEV / Lexoffice / sevDesk integration depth without Qonto's freelancer-tier UX baggage.
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 Revolut won 2 of 2
Revolut vs Penta — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Penta better than Revolut?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut leads Penta 12–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Penta 61/100 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 Penta or Revolut cheaper?
Monthly fee — Penta: €9; Revolut: €0. Card FX markup — Penta: 1.00%; 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, Penta or Revolut?
Penta holds a Partner-bank licence under BaFin; 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 Penta and Revolut?
Penta operates in 1 country; 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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