Zand vs Revolut Singapore.
Zand (Z77/100) 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. Revolut Singapore leads Zand 5-3.
| R Revolut Singapore №64 · MAS 52 /100 | Z Zand №15 · CBUAE 77 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 52 /100 | 77 /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 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | €350 /mo | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. MAS | Full bank CBUAE |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded SG.SDIC | €250,000 AE.DPS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 4 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 30 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 3.8 ★ 1k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.0 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
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.
Pick Zand if…
UAE's first fully-digital full bank — CBUAE-licensed since 2021. Holds its own banking licence (not a partner-bank). Both retail and corporate banking offered. Adds full-bank diversity to the UAE set alongside Wio.
- Best for fees Revolut Singapore won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Zand won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Revolut Singapore won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Revolut Singapore won 2 of 2
Zand vs Revolut Singapore — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Revolut Singapore better than Zand?
Under our v3 methodology, Revolut Singapore leads Zand 5–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Revolut Singapore 52/100 vs Zand 77/100. Revolut Singapore is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Revolut Singapore or Zand cheaper?
Monthly fee — Revolut Singapore: €0; Zand: €0. Card FX markup — Revolut Singapore: Interbank; Zand: Interbank. Revolut Singapore wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Revolut Singapore or Zand?
Revolut Singapore holds a Payment inst. licence under MAS; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Zand holds a Full bank licence under CBUAE; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Zand is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Revolut Singapore and Zand?
Revolut Singapore operates in 4 countries; Zand operates in 1 country. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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