Updated September 29, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
Revolut UK vs Skrill
Revolut UK
Higher score in this comparison
Skrill
Where Revolut UK and Skrill differ
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | £0 | €0 |
| Deposit protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU DGS up to EUR 100,000 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0% to 1%Lower | 3.99% |
| Currencies | 30 | 47Higher |
| Transfer fee | Free in SEPA; paid plans discount elsewhere, free on Ultra worldwide | Skrill to Skrill 2.99% (min EUR 0.50); Skrill Money Transfer by bank transfer zero fees; international transfer up to 4.99% incl. exchange rate mark-up |
| Local account details | IBAN | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Licence type (E money).
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Key differences
- Founded is lower at Skrill: 2001 vs 2015.
- Currency conversion fee is lower at Revolut UK: 0% to 1% vs 3.99%.
- Currencies is higher at Skrill: 47 vs 30.
- Support channels: only Revolut UK offers Chat.
- Audience: only Revolut UK offers Freelancer, Teen.
- Audience: only Skrill offers Expats, Business.
Our verdict on each
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.
Skrill
Skrill suits expats, travellers and businesses who want many currencies and no monthly charge, with the monthly fee at €0 and 47 currencies. The trade-off is the pace and cost of moving money: international transfers land in 24 - 72 hours and conversion costs 3.99% on top.
Score breakdown
| Area | Revolut UK | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherA monthly fee of £0, a minimum deposit of £0 and a plan conversion fee that runs 0% to 1%. | 8.7Cost is the weak side: 3.99% to convert, a fee set on the amount sent for transfers, and a mark-up of 4.99% on international ones. |
| Offer | 9.6The listed features are free atm and joint account, and the app holds 30 currencies in total. | 9.6Offer is strong: 47 currencies, EU deposit protection of EU DGS up to EUR 100,000 and support on help centre, email and phone. |
| Trust | 8.5 | 8.9Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Revolut UK | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| Current and checking accounts | 22 of 885 | 4 of 885 |
| Business bank accounts | 23 of 563 | 7 of 563 |
| Multi-currency accounts | 13 of 348 | 4 of 348 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Revolut UK | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ||
| Cyprus | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 549300ET4IUR6RCZOL84 | Not confirmed |
| Ireland | Not confirmed | IE_CBI PSD_EMI IE_CBI!C184986 |
| Lithuania | LT_BL PSD_EMI LT_LT_BL_304940980 | Not confirmed |
| United States | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
Revolut UK
- revolut.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- euclid.eba.europa.eu: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Skrill
- skrill.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- euclid.eba.europa.eu: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Revolut UK | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Travelers, Freelancer, Teen | Expats, Travelers, Business |
| Pricing model | No monthly fee | No monthly fee |
| Features | Free ATM, Joint account | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Revolut Payments UAB | Paysafe Payment Solutions Limited |
| Headquarters | Lithuania | Ireland |
| Founded | 2015 | 2001Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, EmailCovers more | Help centre, Email, Phone |
Money transfer
| Fact | Revolut UK | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate markup | Not confirmed | 4.99% |
| Delivery time | Not confirmed | 24 - 72 hours |
| Payout methods | Not confirmed | Bank, Card, Wallet |
| Fee to send 1,000 | Not confirmed | €0 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Revolut UK | Skrill | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency conversion fee | 0% to 1%below the median | 3.99%highest quarter | 0.5 |
| Currencies | 30highest quarter | 47highest quarter | 5 |
Median across 536 listed accounts.
Pros and cons
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.
Skrill
Pros
- The monthly fee is €0, the same as Starling Personal Account Debit Card at £0, so the wallet costs nothing to keep open.
- The stated audience covers expats, travelers and business, so expats, travellers and businesses are the groups the service is built around.
- 47 currencies sit in one wallet, well above the site median of 5.
Cons
- Currency conversion costs 3.99%, against 0% at AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito and 0.5% at XTB.
- An exchange rate mark-up of 4.99% can be added to international transfers on top of the fee.
- The currency conversion fee ranking puts it at 297 out of 312, so exchange is the weak spot.
Who each suits
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%.
Skrill
Who it suits
- Expats and travellers who need to hold and send money in several currencies, with 47 available.
- Businesses paying suppliers abroad that want no monthly charge, since the monthly fee is €0.
- People who want help on a stuck transfer, since support covers help centre, email and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who convert money often, since AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito charges 0% to convert against 3.99% here.
- People hunting for the lowest exchange cost, who would find XTB's 0.5% conversion fee easier to weigh.
Current offers
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Current offer
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Country by country
| Country | Revolut UK | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Skrill
How much does it cost to keep a Skrill account?+
The monthly fee is €0 and the account is sold as no monthly fee, so holding the wallet costs nothing each month. A bank transfer through Skrill Money Transfer is free, while a transfer to another Skrill wallet takes a fee set on the amount sent and an international transfer can cost more.
What does it cost to change currency?+
Converting between currencies costs 3.99%, and an exchange rate mark-up of 4.99% can apply on international transfers on top. AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito lists 0% for conversion and XTB lists 0.5%, so a wallet holding a single currency costs far less to change.
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