Updated September 29, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Revolut UK vs Wirex

Revolut UK scores 9.0 and Wirex 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Revolut UK

Revolut UK

9.0/10
Wirex

Wirex

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10

Revolut UK vs Wirex: the differences

Revolut UK vs Wirex
CompareRevolut UKRevolut UKReviewVisitVisitWirexWirexReviewVisitVisit
Monthly fee£0$0
Currency conversion fee0% to 1%0%
Currencies3040Higher
Local account detailsIBANIBAN, UK sort code, Us ACHCovers more
Transfer feeFree in SEPA; paid plans discount elsewhere, free on Ultra worldwideFree
Licence typeE moneyNot confirmed
Deposit protectionFSCS up to GBP 85,000Not confirmed
Free ATM withdrawalsNot confirmed€200

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Key differences

  • Wirex scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
  • Founded is lower at Wirex: 2014 vs 2015.
  • Revolut UK is licensed in 2 more countries.
  • Currencies is higher at Wirex: 40 vs 30.
  • Local account details: only Wirex offers UK sort code, Us ACH.
  • Support channels: only Revolut UK offers Phone, Email.
  • Pricing model: only Wirex offers Low FX.
  • Features: only Revolut UK offers Joint account.

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

Wirex

Wirex suits travellers and expats who want to hold and spend across borders with local payout details in place. You pay monthly fee of $0 with currency conversion fee of 0% and balances across 40 currencies with transfers at free for daily use.

Read the full Wirex review

Score breakdown

Revolut UK vs Wirex
AreaRevolut UKWirex
Cost9.3A monthly fee of £0, a minimum deposit of £0 and a plan conversion fee that runs 0% to 1%.9.4HigherTransfers at free with ATM allowance of €200 for cash access
Offer9.6HigherThe listed features are free atm and joint account, and the app holds 30 currencies in total.9.5Holds 40 currencies with local details IBAN, UK sort code and us ACH for everyday use
Trust8.58.8HigherOperated as Wirex Limited based in GB and founded in 2014

Also worth a look

Skrill has currencies at 47, against 30 for Revolut UK and 40 for Wirex.

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Sources behind this comparison

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

Wirex

  • wirexapp.com: 7 facts, checked September 28, 2026
  • help.wirexapp.com: 5 facts, checked September 28, 2026

How they place

Revolut UK vs Wirex
RankingRevolut UKWirex
Multi-currency accounts13 of 3486 of 348

Every fact side by side

Revolut UK vs Wirex
FactRevolut UKWirex
AudienceTravelers, Freelancer, TeenNot confirmed
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNo monthly fee, Low FXCovers more
FeaturesFree ATM, Joint accountCovers moreFree ATM
Legal entityRevolut Payments UABWirex Limited
HeadquartersLithuaniaUnited Kingdom
Founded20152014Lower
Support channelsChat, Phone, Help centre, EmailCovers moreChat, Help centre

Where each stands against the rest

Revolut UK vs Wirex
FactRevolut UKWirexMedian
Currency conversion fee0% to 1%below the median0%below the median0.5
Currencies30highest quarter40highest quarter5
Free ATM withdrawalsNot confirmed€200above the median€1

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.

Wirex

Pros

  • Pay monthly fee of $0 so the account adds no fixed upkeep between trips
  • Exchange balances with conversion fee of 0% which helps frequent cross border spend

Cons

  • Support runs on chat and help centre only, which may frustrate those who prefer voice help

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%.

Wirex

Who it suits

  • Pick Wirex over eToro when you want local details such as IBAN, UK sort code and us ACH for receiving pay abroad
  • Pick Wirex over bunq when you want conversion fee of 0% with monthly fee of $0 for travel use

Who should look elsewhere

  • Consider Bit2Me instead if your priority is crypto exchange depth rather than everyday multi currency spending
  • Consider eToro instead if your main activity is investing rather than holding travel balances

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.

Wirex

Does Wirex charge a monthly fee for the account+

You pay monthly fee of $0 for the personal account, so there is no fixed upkeep for holding balances. This helps if you keep the account dormant between trips. You still should review transaction linked charges before moving funds.

What does Wirex charge for currency conversion+

Currency conversion fee is 0%, which keeps swapping balances predictable while travelling. Rates can still vary by market and timing. Check the live quote in the app before confirming a larger exchange.

Revolut UK

Wirex