Updated September 29, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Airwallex vs Revolut UK

Airwallex scores 8.6 and Revolut UK 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Airwallex

Airwallex

8.6/10
Revolut UK

Revolut UK

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10

Airwallex vs Revolut UK: the differences

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
CompareAirwallexAirwallexReviewVisitVisitRevolut UKRevolut UKReviewVisitVisit
Headline rate2.18% to 3.83%4%Higher
Minimum depositHK$0£0
Access termsAirwallex Yield: no lock-up, no minimum balance, daily returns, funds settle to and from Yield balances within 2 business daysInstant access via the Revolut app, fee-free withdrawals, no withdrawal limits
Monthly feeHK$2,499£0

Same on both: Rate type (Variable), Deposit protection (FSCS up to GBP 85,000), Account kind (Easy access).

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Key differences

  • Revolut UK scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.6.
  • Airwallex is licensed in 2 more countries.
  • Headline rate is higher at Revolut UK: 4% vs 2.18% to 3.83%.
  • Support channels: only Revolut UK offers Chat, Phone.

Our verdict on each

Airwallex

Airwallex Yield suits businesses that want idle operating cash to earn a variable rate without tying it up. The Hong Kong account charges a monthly fee of HKD 2,499 on top of a 2.18% to 3.83% rate, and the account is easy access, so the balance stays reachable.

Read the full Airwallex review

Revolut UK

Revolut UK's savings account suits savers who want easy access to their money and no monthly charge: the easy-access balance pays 4% on a variable rate, each deposit is covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000, and the account kind is easy access so nothing is locked away for a term.

Read the full Revolut UK review

Score breakdown

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
AreaAirwallexRevolut UK
Cost8.8A monthly fee of HKD 2,499 sits above the €449 highest fee in the comparison, offset by a HKD 0 minimum.9.3HigherA monthly fee of £0, a minimum deposit of £0 and a plan conversion fee that runs 0% to 1%.
Offer8.59.6HigherThe listed features are free atm and joint account, and the app holds 30 currencies in total.
Trust8.58.5

If neither fits

Finom has headline rate at 5%, against 2.18% to 3.83% for Airwallex and 4% for Revolut UK.

Finom review

Sources behind this comparison

Airwallex

  • airwallex.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • help.airwallex.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • register.fca.org.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Revolut UK

  • revolut.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • euclid.eba.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

How they place

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
RankingAirwallexRevolut UK
Savings accounts3 of 142040 of 1420
Business bank accounts2 of 56323 of 563
Multi-currency accounts3 of 34813 of 348

Every fact side by side

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
FactAirwallexRevolut UK
Pricing modelNot confirmedNo monthly fee
Legal entityAirwallex Capital Hong Kong LimitedRevolut Payments UAB
HeadquartersSingaporeLithuania
Founded20152015
Support channelsEmail, Help centreChat, Phone, Help centre, EmailCovers more

Money transfer

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
FactAirwallexRevolut UK
Transfer feeExplore plan: $0 domestic (US/Canada) local transfer, $1-$7 per international local transfer, $15 SWIFT (SHA), $25 SWIFT (OUR)Free in SEPA; paid plans discount elsewhere, free on Ultra worldwide
Exchange rate markup0.5% to 1%Not confirmed
Delivery timeAs little as 1 business day; 90%+ of transfers arrive same dayNot confirmed
Licence typeNot confirmedE money
Payout methodsBankNot confirmed
Currenciesfrom 2030
Fee to send 1,000$1Not confirmed

Everyday accounts

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
FactAirwallexRevolut UK
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0% to 1%
AudienceBusinessTravelers, Freelancer, Teen
FeaturesNot confirmedFree ATM, Joint account
Local account detailsNot confirmedIBAN

Where each stands against the rest

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
FactAirwallexRevolut UKMedian
Headline rate2.18% to 3.83%above the median4%above the median3.25

Median across 658 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

Airwallex

Pros

  • Airwallex Yield has no lock-up and no minimum balance, with returns added daily and a short settlement window on and off the balance
  • A variable rate of 2.18% to 3.83% with a minimum deposit of HKD 0
  • Exchange rate margins of 0.5% to 1% sit under the 2.08% upper quartile for money services here

Cons

  • A monthly fee of HKD 2,499 sits well above the €449 highest fee among the business accounts compared
  • Support runs on email and help centre only
  • The rate is variable, so the return can move rather than being locked in for a term

Revolut UK

Pros

  • Access is instant in the app, with fee-free withdrawals and no withdrawal limits.
  • Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a phone call or email is possible when the app is not enough.
  • Regulated in the UK and in Europe: the account is run by Revolut Payments UAB, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lithuania.

Cons

  • The rate type is variable, so the 4% can move and nothing is fixed for a set period.
  • The savings sit with a savings deposit partner rather than the brand itself, and the account licence type is e money.
  • On headline rate the account ranks at 142 of 473 brands compared, so the return is competitive rather than exceptional.

Who each suits

Airwallex

Who it suits

  • Businesses that keep spare cash in a easy access account and want a return without a lock-up
  • Companies paying and collecting across borders, with from 20 currencies supported and margins of 0.5% to 1%

Who should look elsewhere

  • Not for anyone after a card balance rate: AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito lists 21.59% and Plazo ES lists 24.19%, far above the 2.18% to 3.83% on business cash here
  • Not for a consumer wallet: PayPal Colombia lists 3.3%, while this account is built for business customers with a HKD 2,499 monthly fee

Revolut UK

Who it suits

  • Savers who want instant app access and no charge for holding the balance, rather than a card and credit deal such as AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito at 21.59%.
  • Travelers, freelancers and teens, the audience named in travelers, freelancer and teen, who want 30 currencies and a conversion fee that runs 0% to 1%.
  • Anyone starting out with a wallet, since PayPal Colombia is the listed alternative at 3.3% and this balance pays 4% with iban details.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Savers shopping on the headline rate alone: the listed alternative Plazo ES shows 24.19% and AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito shows 21.59%, both far above the 4% paid here.
  • People who need the return fixed for a set period, since the rate type is variable and the balance is easy-access by design.
  • Customers who want the deposits held by the brand itself: the account licence type is e money and the savings sit with a savings deposit partner, a different structure from the listed wallet alternative PayPal Colombia at 3.3%.

Current offers

Airwallex

Current offer

  • Bonus

    Limited offer - business rewards with Airwallex AI: Up to HK$68,888

    Hong Kong site offer banner linking to the 2026 Airwallex AI rewards campaign page

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

Airwallex vs Revolut UK
CountryAirwallexRevolut UK
AustraliaYesNo
AustriaYesNo
BelgiumYesNo
BrazilYesNo
BulgariaYesNo
CanadaYesNo
Cayman IslandsYesNo
ChinaYesNo

8 of 69 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Airwallex

What rate does the balance earn?+

Airwallex Yield pays a variable rate, currently 2.18% to 3.83%. The account kind is easy access, so the money is not tied to a term. Returns are added daily, and funds settle to and from Yield balances over a short settlement window.

Is there a minimum deposit or a lock-up?+

There is no lock-up and no minimum balance, and the stated minimum deposit is HKD 0. That makes the balance easy to try with a small sum and easy to top up or draw on. Cash moves to and from Yield balances across a short settlement window rather than on a fixed term.

Revolut UK

What rate does the Revolut savings account pay?+

The easy-access balance pays a headline rate of 4%, and the rate type is variable, so the return can move with the market. Nothing has to be locked away for a term, and the account kind is easy access, so interest is credited on the balance you keep.

Is there a monthly fee or a minimum deposit?+

The monthly fee is £0 and the minimum deposit is £0, so the account can be opened with nothing in it and left open without a charge. The model is listed as no monthly fee, and 91.7% of the accounts compared run the same way.

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