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Revolut: what it really pays a traveller
Best result on our standard traveller profile: $0.00 a month kept on the Revolut Standard plan in Czechia, a real rate of 0.00% against 0.1% advertised.
Rank by country, standard traveller profile
| Country | Rank | Plan | Kept a month | Real rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | #10 of 19 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| Czechia | #8 of 18 | Revolut Standard | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| Germany | #10 of 19 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| Austria | #10 of 19 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| Poland | #8 of 19 | Revolut Standard | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| United Kingdom | #8 of 16 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| France | #10 of 19 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| Spain | #10 of 19 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| Italy | #10 of 19 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| Netherlands | #8 of 17 | Revolut Standard | −$0.76 | −0.04% |
| United Arab Emirates | not available or filtered | |||
| United States | not available or filtered |
Profile: $1,500 a month card spend at home, 4 trips a year at $800 in local currencies, 6 flights at $450, paid plans allowed, flights booked through the card's own travel channel. How the number is made.
Plans and fees
| Plan | Cost | Cashback bands (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Revolut Standard | Free | 0.0% above |
| Revolut Plus (€3.99/mo) | $4.489947/mo | 0.0% above |
| Revolut Premium (€9.99/mo) | $11.241747/mo | 0.0% above |
| Revolut Metal (€17.99/mo) | $20.244146999999998/mo | 0.1% above |
| Revolut Ultra (€55/mo) | $61.8915/mo | 0.1% above |
Spending abroad
Free up to the plan exchange limit (Standard €1,000 a month, Plus €3,000), then 1% / 0.5%. The same markup on weekends. Premium and up: no limit.
Good
- A real bank account with an IBAN; deposits protected up to €100,000
- Cheap exchange in 30+ currencies
- Works with Curve
Watch out
- No cashback below Metal (0.1% in Europe, 1% outside)
- Weekend and over-limit exchange markups on Standard and Plus
Availability and Curve
31 countries. Source: Revolut EEA + UK plans, checked 2026-10-18. EEA prices shown; UK plans are priced in pounds and the US has its own plans. Curve Pay: works (Revolut Bank UAB (EEA) / Revolut Ltd (UK)).
Questions
How much cashback does Revolut really pay?
On our standard traveller profile ($1,500 a month at home, 4 trips at $800 in local currencies, 6 flights at $450), Revolut keeps $0.00 a month on the Revolut Standard plan in Czechia, a real rate of 0.00% after fees and FX. The advertised top rate is 0.1%.
Where is Revolut available?
Revolut is available in 31 countries, by Revolut EEA + UK plans (checked 2026-10-18). EEA prices shown; UK plans are priced in pounds and the US has its own plans.
What does Revolut cost to use abroad?
Free up to the plan exchange limit (Standard €1,000 a month, Plus €3,000), then 1% / 0.5%. The same markup on weekends. Premium and up: no limit.
Does Revolut work with Curve Pay?
Yes. Revolut Bank UAB (EEA) / Revolut Ltd (UK).