Revolut vs Mashreq Neo.
Revolut (R91/100) and Mashreq Neo (M52/100), 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 Mashreq Neo 9-0.
| M Mashreq Neo №66 · CBUAE 52 /100 | R Revolut №01 · Bank of Lithuania 91 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 53 /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 | Payment inst. CBUAE | Full bank Bank of Lithuania |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded AE.DPS | €100,000 EU.DGS.LT |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 48 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 280 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.7 ★ 367k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.1 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Mashreq Neo if…
Digital arm of Mashreq Bank — one of UAE's oldest private banks. Multi-currency (AED + USD + GBP + EUR) is the structural differentiator vs. AED-only competitors like Liv. AE DPS cover via parent. Mashreq Neo Wealth adds investment access in the same app.
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 Revolut won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Revolut won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Revolut won 2 of 2
Revolut vs Mashreq Neo — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Mashreq Neo better than Revolut?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut leads Mashreq Neo 9–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Mashreq Neo 52/100 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 Mashreq Neo or Revolut cheaper?
Monthly fee — Mashreq Neo: €0; Revolut: €0. Card FX markup — Mashreq Neo: 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, Mashreq Neo or Revolut?
Mashreq Neo holds a Payment inst. licence under CBUAE; 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 Mashreq Neo and Revolut?
Mashreq Neo 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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