Revolut (Invest) adds Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News, ETF Overview, and Education coverage that Wise (Interest & Stocks) skips.
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Head-to-head
Revolut (Invest) vs Wise (Interest & Stocks) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Wise (Interest & Stocks) includes APIs & SDKs categories that Revolut (Invest) omits.
Revolut (Invest) highlights: Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1., Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra)., and Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits)..
Wise (Interest & Stocks) is known for: Interest (UK/EEA): balances are invested in government money-market funds; you can spend anytime, but capital is at risk., Stocks: one-fund exposure via BlackRock’s iShares World Equity Index Fund (LU) Class N2 EUR, with currency conversions handled automatically., and Transparent Interest service fees shown per currency (e.g., GBP/EUR/USD) and subject to change..
Revolut (Invest)
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Revolut offers commission-free stock and ETF trading within a monthly allowance that scales with your plan. Beyond that, fees are tiered (as low as 0.12% on Ultra). Web trading is available in the EEA with Trading Pro, while the app is the main entry point elsewhere. Bonds, commodities, and crypto round out the product set, alongside a robo-advisor in the US with a 0.25% annual fee. Precious metals are offered but not FCA-regulated.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1.
- Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra).
- Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits).
- Bonds available in the EEA—both government and corporate—with coupon payments and maturity details shown, minimum €2 per trade.
- Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) can be bought, sold, or even linked to card round-ups; provided by Revolut Ltd, not FCA-regulated.
Community votes (overall)
Wise (Interest & Stocks)
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Investing features vary by country. In the UK/EEA, Interest allocates to government money-market funds; in the US, Interest is a bank program with pass-through FDIC insurance (not an investment). “Stocks” is a single BlackRock iShares World Equity Index mutual fund where available. Settlement speed (instant vs non-instant) and whether you invest from Balances or Jars differ by market. Fees are published per currency; Stocks adds a Wise service fee on top of the fund’s OCF.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Interest (UK/EEA): balances are invested in government money-market funds; you can spend anytime, but capital is at risk.
- Stocks: one-fund exposure via BlackRock’s iShares World Equity Index Fund (LU) Class N2 EUR, with currency conversions handled automatically.
- Transparent Interest service fees shown per currency (e.g., GBP/EUR/USD) and subject to change.
- Stocks includes a Wise service fee in addition to the fund’s ongoing charges.
- Availability, access speed (instant vs non-instant), and Balances vs Jars investing differ by country.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Wealth Management, and Downloadable Tax Reports.
Where they differ
Revolut (Invest)
Distinct strengths include:
- Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1.
- Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra).
- Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits).
- Bonds available in the EEA—both government and corporate—with coupon payments and maturity details shown, minimum €2 per trade.
Wise (Interest & Stocks)
Distinct strengths include:
- Interest (UK/EEA): balances are invested in government money-market funds; you can spend anytime, but capital is at risk.
- Stocks: one-fund exposure via BlackRock’s iShares World Equity Index Fund (LU) Class N2 EUR, with currency conversions handled automatically.
- Transparent Interest service fees shown per currency (e.g., GBP/EUR/USD) and subject to change.
- Stocks includes a Wise service fee in addition to the fund’s ongoing charges.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Revolut (Invest) | Wise (Interest & Stocks) |
---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Wealth Management, Downloadable Tax Reports Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News, ETF Overview, Education | Shared: Wealth Management, Downloadable Tax Reports Unique: APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Cryptos | Mutual Funds, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Mobile, Web | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Other |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Revolut (Invest) and Wise (Interest & Stocks) both support?
Both platforms cover Wealth Management, and Downloadable Tax Reports workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Revolut (Invest) and Wise (Interest & Stocks) require subscriptions?
Both Revolut (Invest) and Wise (Interest & Stocks) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Revolut (Invest) and Wise (Interest & Stocks)?
Both Revolut (Invest) and Wise (Interest & Stocks) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Revolut (Invest) differentiates itself with Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1., Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra)., and Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits)., whereas Wise (Interest & Stocks) stands out for Interest (UK/EEA): balances are invested in government money-market funds; you can spend anytime, but capital is at risk., Stocks: one-fund exposure via BlackRock’s iShares World Equity Index Fund (LU) Class N2 EUR, with currency conversions handled automatically., and Transparent Interest service fees shown per currency (e.g., GBP/EUR/USD) and subject to change..
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