Updated October 18, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Revolut UK vs UQPay

Revolut UK scores 9.0 and UQPay 8.9 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Revolut UK

Revolut UK

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10

UQPay

8.9/10

Where Revolut UK and UQPay differ

Revolut UK vs UQPay
CompareRevolut UKRevolut UKReviewVisitVisitUQPayReviewVisitVisit
Monthly fee£0$0
Currency conversion fee0% to 1%Lower0.25%
Currencies3054Higher
Local account detailsIBANUs ACH
Transfer feeFree in SEPA; paid plans discount elsewhere, free on Ultra worldwideFrom $0.2 per transfer
Licence typeE moneyNot confirmed
Deposit protectionFSCS up to GBP 85,000Not confirmed

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Key differences

  • Revolut UK scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
  • UQPay is licensed in 1 more country.
  • Currency conversion fee is lower at Revolut UK: 0% to 1% vs 0.25%.
  • Currencies is higher at UQPay: 54 vs 30.
  • Local account details: only Revolut UK offers IBAN.
  • Local account details: only UQPay offers Us ACH.
  • Support channels: only Revolut UK offers Phone.

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.

Read the full Revolut UK review

UQPay

UQPay suits businesses moving funds by bank transfer across borders while keeping fixed charges low, with support by email and chat for routine queries. Transfer fees run From $0.2 per transfer alongside an exchange margin of 0.25%, which keeps pricing clear for regular senders.

Read the full UQPay review

Score breakdown

Revolut UK vs UQPay
AreaRevolut UKUQPay
Cost9.3HigherA monthly fee of £0, a minimum deposit of £0 and a plan conversion fee that runs 0% to 1%.8.9Transfer pricing is listed as From $0.2 per transfer with margin of 0.25% for bank payouts.
Offer9.6HigherThe listed features are free atm and joint account, and the app holds 30 currencies in total.9.0Coverage spans 54 currencies with us ACH receiving and bank payouts.
Trust8.5Not confirmed

Where they rank in our lists

Revolut UK vs UQPay
RankingRevolut UKUQPay
Business bank accounts23 of 56318 of 563
Multi-currency accounts13 of 3488 of 348

Spending 1,000 abroad

Revolut UK

0 to 10

0% to 1% of 1,000

UQPay

2.5

0.25% of 1,000

Revolut UK comes out 2.5 lower in this example.

Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 30, 2026.

Which one suits you

Pick Revolut UK if cost, offer, and currency conversion fee matter most.

Pick UQPay if currencies matter most.

What we checked

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

UQPay

  • uqpay.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Every fact side by side

Revolut UK vs UQPay
FactRevolut UKUQPay
AudienceTravelers, Freelancer, TeenNot confirmed
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNo monthly fee
FeaturesFree ATM, Joint accountNot confirmed
Legal entityRevolut Payments UABUQPAY Pte. Ltd.
HeadquartersLithuaniaSingapore
Founded2015Not confirmed
Support channelsChat, Phone, Help centre, EmailCovers moreEmail, Chat, Help centre

Where each stands against the rest

Revolut UK vs UQPay
FactRevolut UKUQPayMedian
Currency conversion fee0% to 1%below the median0.25%below the median0.5
Currencies30highest quarter54highest quarter5

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.

UQPay

Pros

  • Transfer pricing is listed as From $0.2 per transfer, helping budget bank transfers through bank.
  • Conversion margin of 0.25% sits beside stated currency fee of 0.25% for clear pricing.
  • Coverage of 54 currencies supports varied cross border payables and receivables.

Cons

  • Payouts move through bank only, so cash or wallet delivery sits outside the service.
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, which leaves phone help outside routine contact routes.
  • Local receiving covers us ACH only, which narrows collection choices for global receivables.

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%.

UQPay

Who it suits

  • Firms paying suppliers by bank who prefer UQPay pricing clarity to Oman Exchange confirmation stage quotes.
  • Teams collecting in United States rails who find Bank of Bhutan inward routes less aligned than us ACH.
  • Regular senders valuing free account access who prefer UQPay structure to Dahabshiil cash led flows.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Senders needing cash pickup, where Dahabshiil may fit better than bank only bank.
  • Anyone wanting phone help, where Oman Exchange style branch contact may feel easier than email, chat and help centre.

Current offers

UQPay

Current offer

  • Free trial

    Pro first month free: 1 month free

    Pro plan, first month

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

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.

UQPay

What does UQPay charge for transfers and conversion?+

Transfer pricing is listed as From $0.2 per transfer. Conversion uses a margin of 0.25%, and bank transfer is the stated payout route through bank. Monthly pricing is free through $0, so regular senders see stable line items.

Which regulators oversee UQPay?+

UQPay records licences that include CMS101336, 2672177 and 25-11-03304. Oversight comes from Monetary Authority of Singapore, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department across those registrations.

Revolut UK

UQPay