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Overview
Main advantage
Revolut is a fintech company that offers a range of financial services through a mobile app providing users with the ability to hold and exchange different currencies at competitive rates and cash withdrawals worldwide, making it popular for international travelers and those who frequently make cross-border transactions.
The Post Office is a traditional postal service provider that offers a wide range of services, including basic banking services through partnerships with various banks, travel money card, mail delivery, postal, and more making this servise useful if you’re traveling for an extended period and need to receive important documents or items.
Fees
Monthly maintenance
£0 fees
£2/mo. will be deducted from your balance 12 months after your card expires
Free card
Yes (delivery fee applies)
Yes (delivery fee applies)
Travel Features (Zero-fee plans)
Multi-Currency account
Hold 35+ currencies
Hold 20+ currencies
International payments
150+ countries, 50+ currencies
120+ countries, 30+ currencies
Cash withdrawals
From ATMs worldwide
From Post Office branches only
Ways to top up
Cards, Bank Transfers, and Cash (fees apply)
Bank Transfers, and Cash (fees apply)
Booking via the app
Available through Revolut Stays
Not available
Travel insurance (T&C applied)
Car hire, medical, luggage, delayed flights, winter sport
Car hire, medical, luggage, winter sport
Banking Features
Savings
Up to 4.75% AER/Gross variable (depending on a chosen plan)
Up to 4.60% AER/Gross variable (depending on a chosen plan)
Investments
Rewards
Online shopping, gifts, travel, UK’s cafes & restaurantes, and more
Not available
Budgeting & spend categorisation
Kids account
Zero-cost plan for everyone aged 6-17 (must be linked to a parent account)
Not available
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