Revolut vs Grasshopper.
Revolut (R91/100) and Grasshopper (G72/100), 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 Grasshopper 9-1.
| G Grasshopper №29 · OCC 72 /100 | R Revolut №01 · Bank of Lithuania 91 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 72 /100 | 91 /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 | €0 | €1,000 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €200 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank OCC | 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 | — | 4.7 ★ 367k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.0 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Grasshopper if…
The OCC-chartered US national bank for startups — the structural distinction from Mercury / Brex / Bluevine / Rho is that Grasshopper IS the bank. Direct FDIC cover at the chartered-bank level, multi-bank Cash Sweep extending to $25M. Free business checking with API access. The structural fit for US-incorporated startups wanting a real bank relationship rather than a partner-bank fintech.
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 2 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Revolut won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Revolut won 2 of 2
Revolut vs Grasshopper — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Grasshopper better than Revolut?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut leads Grasshopper 9–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Grasshopper 72/100 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 Grasshopper or Revolut cheaper?
Monthly fee — Grasshopper: €0; Revolut: €0. Card FX markup — Grasshopper: Interbank; Revolut: 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, Grasshopper or Revolut?
Grasshopper holds a Partner-bank licence under OCC; 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 Grasshopper and Revolut?
Grasshopper 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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