#1 alternative
Revolut
activeDigital bank and e-money app. Licence depends on the entity.
4.7
London · 50M+ · $1.7B raised · ~$45B val.
The default comparison set for a reason. Treat the UK bank product and the e-money wallet as different legal objects, then Revolut wins most travel and multi-currency briefs. It is not the quietest home for a salary if you want a full-licence high-street feel — that is still Starling or Monzo in the UK.
Best for: People who live in more than one currency and want one app for spend, FX, and extras.
Why it beats Coop Finance+
- Best-in-class FX for travellers on paid plans
- Product depth: bank, broker, crypto, cards, kids
- UK bank licence closes the old EMI objection for eligible users
Watch-outs
- Support quality does not match the feature list
- Weekend FX and fair-usage ATM rules catch Standard users
- Crypto and stock sleeves are not the bank
- Licence
- UK bank (eligible customers)
- Protection
- Eligible deposits at Revolut Bank UK Ltd: FSCS up to £120,000 per person (scheme cap from 1 Dec 2025; Revolut FSCS sheet). Revolut Ltd e-money is safeguarded, not FSCS (UK personal terms, 11 Dec 2025). New customers from 11 March 2026 may still be onboarded onto an EMI account with Revolut Ltd.
- Monthly
- Free · Plus/Premium/Metal/Ultra paid

