Updated October 13, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Kuda vs Revolut UK

Two accounts side by side: recorded fees, markets, regulation and platforms for Kuda and Revolut UK, from the same records as each review.
Revolut UK

Revolut UK

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10

What sets them apart

Kuda vs Revolut UK
CompareKudaKudaReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesRevolut UKRevolut UKReviewVisitVisit
Monthly feeNGN 0£0
Transfer feeKuda-to-Kuda unlimited and free; 25 free transfers to other banks each month, then NGN 10 per transferFree in SEPA; paid plans discount elsewhere, free on Ultra worldwide
Licence typeNot confirmedE money
Deposit protectionNot confirmedFSCS up to GBP 85,000
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0% to 1%
CurrenciesNot confirmed30
Local account detailsNot confirmedIBAN
Free ATM withdrawalsNGN 0Not confirmed

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Key differences

  • Revolut UK is licensed in 2 more countries.
  • Audience: only Kuda offers Business.
  • Audience: only Revolut UK offers Travelers, Teen.
  • Features: only Revolut UK offers Joint account.

Our verdict on each

Kuda

Kuda is a digital bank built for Nigerians that combines everyday spending, automatic savings with goals, bill payments and US stock investment in one app. It suits people in Nigeria who want mobile control over spending, saving and borrowing without visiting a branch.

Read the full Kuda 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

Kuda vs Revolut UK
AreaKudaRevolut UK
CostNot confirmed9.3A monthly fee of £0, a minimum deposit of £0 and a plan conversion fee that runs 0% to 1%.
OfferNot confirmed9.6The listed features are free atm and joint account, and the app holds 30 currencies in total.
TrustNot confirmed8.5

How they place

Kuda vs Revolut UK
RankingKudaRevolut UK
Savings accounts1057 of 142040 of 1420
Business bank accounts392 of 56323 of 563
Accounts for freelancers102 of 13012 of 130

Every fact side by side

Kuda vs Revolut UK
FactKudaRevolut UK
AudienceBusiness, FreelancerTravelers, Freelancer, Teen
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNo monthly fee
FeaturesFree ATMFree ATM, Joint accountCovers more
Legal entityKuda Microfinance Bank LimitedRevolut Payments UAB
HeadquartersNigeriaLithuania
FoundedNot confirmed2015
Support channelsEmail, Chat, Phone, Help centreChat, Phone, Help centre, Email

Savings

Kuda vs Revolut UK
FactKudaRevolut UK
Headline rate20%Higher4%
Rate typeFixedVariable
Term3 monthsNot confirmed
Minimum depositNGN 100,000 to NGN 5,000,000£0
Access termsLocked for the full 3-month term, no early withdrawalInstant access via the Revolut app, fee-free withdrawals, no withdrawal limits
Account kindFixedEasy access

Money transfer

Kuda vs Revolut UK
FactKudaRevolut UK
Delivery timeUsually minutes; NIBSS confirmation responses arrive one minute apartNot confirmed
Payout methodsBank, CardNot confirmed
Fee to send 1,000NGN 0Not confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Kuda vs Revolut UK
FactKudaRevolut UKMedian
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0% to 1%below the median0.5
CurrenciesNot confirmed30highest quarter5

Median across 536 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

Kuda

Pros

  • Account opening in minutes with physical or virtual debit cards for spending
  • Automatic Spend+Save tool with personal goals and clear spending insights
  • Covers airtime, internet data, electricity meters and gift cards in one place

Cons

  • Designed around Nigerian networks and providers, limiting use elsewhere
  • Operates as a digital only bank without a branch network for in person help

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

Kuda

Who it suits

  • Nigerian residents managing spending, savings and bills by phone
  • Savers who prefer automatic tools and defined goals
  • Beginners seeking mobile access to US stocks and overdrafts

Who should look elsewhere

  • People outside Nigeria needing local banking access
  • Customers who prefer face to face branch service

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

Kuda

Current offer

  • Bonus

    Kuda Premium Locked Savings: 20% p.a. for 3 months: 20% per year for 3 months

    Kuda Premium customers only; limited availability

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

Kuda vs Revolut UK
CountryKudaRevolut UK
NigeriaYesNo

Questions about each

Kuda

Who can open a Kuda account?+

Kuda is built for Nigerians who want to manage spending, saving and borrowing from a phone. Opening happens in minutes through the app and provides access to payments, savings tools and cards. Applicants need to meet Nigerian identification requirements for a digital bank account.

What products does Kuda cover for everyday money management?+

Kuda covers sending money, scheduling payments, scanning to pay and spending with physical or virtual debit cards. It also supports automatic Spend+Save, savings goals, overdraft access, US stock investment and insights for better money decisions. Bill payments include airtime, internet data and electricity meter recharges.

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.

Revolut UK