Revolut vs Bluevine.
Revolut (R91/100) and Bluevine (B70/100), 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 Bluevine 10-1.
| B Bluevine №35 · FDIC 70 /100 | R Revolut №01 · Bank of Lithuania 91 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 91 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 2.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €1,000 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €200 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank Bank of Lithuania |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €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 | 4.5 ★ 10k reviews | 4.7 ★ 367k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Bluevine if…
US business-checking-led neobank with the deepest sweep-extended FDIC of the US partner-bank category — $3M via Coastal Community Bank + a 17-bank sweep network. Premier tier ($95/mo waivable) pays 3.0% APY uncapped on all balances, structurally distinct from Mercury (Treasury yield via brokerage) or Novo ($250K single-bank only). Bluevine Line of Credit (up to $250K) and an invitation-only Cashback Mastercard (1.5% unlimited, launched June 2024) sit alongside the checking product.
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 3 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Revolut won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Revolut won 2 of 2
Revolut vs Bluevine — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Bluevine better than Revolut?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut leads Bluevine 10–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Bluevine 70/100 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 Bluevine or Revolut cheaper?
Monthly fee — Bluevine: €0; Revolut: €0. Card FX markup — Bluevine: 2.00%; Revolut: Interbank. Revolut wins more fee rows (3 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Bluevine or Revolut?
Bluevine holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Revolut holds a Full bank licence under Bank of Lithuania; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Bluevine and Revolut?
Bluevine 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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