What is Reddit's opinion of Revolut?

A popular way at moment is to:

Exchange your BTC for EUR on Coinbase
SEPA transfer the EUR from Coinbase to a Revolut account (no fee)
Convert EUR to GBP on Revolut at the Interbank rate (no fee)
Withdraw the GBP to your preferred account via a normal bank transfer

It sounds a bit convoluted but it’s painless in practice. Revolut is a free banking app. They’re FCA approved and you can sign up quickly without proof of address or a credit check.

Here’s another post demonstrating this method: https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinUK/comments/7g7p6u/a_definitive_guide_to_buying_bitcoin_in_the_uk/?st=JB25130Z&sh=f4f60b73

And here’s my referral link for Revolut if you decide to use it: https://revolut.com/r/keiran927!crypto

You could also use localbitcoins to exchange BTC for GBP but the rates on there will batter your profits.

Čestitam tebra!

Zbog činjenice da je fellow Hrvat pobijedio osjećam se kao da me izbor promašio za dlaku, iako to matematički nema nikakvog smisla :P

Usput rečeno, jesi čuo za Revolut? Kod njih je fora što ne naplaćuju nikakvu naknadu za transakciju, što znači da ti mogu poslati više para. Npr. na PayPalu me košta $2 da bi ti poslao $1, dok na Revolutu ti mogu poslati $2 i dobit ćeš tih $2.

Račun možeš potpuno besplatno napraviti. Evo ti moj referral link: https://revolut.com/referral/nevenii5b!AUG1AR

Pa javi ako napraviš pa ti pošaljem pare ;)

Čestitam još jednom!

Check out revolut. It's a card you can use at ATM's that you top up via an app.

I'm in the UK and really impressed with the sign up. You get the app, sign up and your card is delivered a few days later. As a plus it also looks cool.

They are a new startup and currently not making money from the exchange rate with no ATM fees globally. My GF has been using hers for a couple of weeks in SE Asia without issues and I plan to do the same when I join her.

If you're in the States or Europe check out Revolut. Feeless banking that uses ripple for cross border payments. Can't wait for it to come to Canada. There's this dope feature that lets you round to the nearest dollar and automatically buy crypto with the change. What a sweet way to accumulate.

I use Revolut. It works like a top-up credit card. You load it with GBP using an app then convert to whatever currency you want at the market rate. You get the best possible EUR-GBP rate and there are no fees (until you start spending very large amounts). I used it in Belgium recently and it was amazing. It's also contactless.

https://revolut.com/

>How can I challenge a card transaction?

> If you see a transaction on your Revolut wallet which you don’t recognise, or you believe should have been refunded, please contact the in-app support so we can investigate for you. Following an internal investigation, we may decide to raise a charge back on your behalf. This effectively raises a dispute with the merchant on your behalf. Please gather all available supporting evidence to provide to support via the in-app support.

https://revolut.com/faq

Δες και τις πληροφοριες ασφαλείας κλπ.
Mailed by: sp-bounce.revolut.com
Signed by: revolut.com

Legit κατα 99,99999%, το δικό μου αναφερόταν στο trading account που έτσι κι αλλιως δε χρησιμοποιώ πλεον

Done but I drink red wine as well. Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/emanuef87x!MASO

Mudem-se para o Revolut, especialmente se estiverem constantemente em viagem (não pagam taxas de conversão e podem levantar dinheiro em qualquer moeda sem pagarem mais por isso). Para além disso, podem trocar criptocurrencies e ter vários tipos de moedas na mesma carteira.

A juntar a isto vem a facilidade de criar uma conta - que é a cena mais fácil do mundo. Tiram uma fotografia ao vosso CC e a inteligência artificial deles faz o processamento dos dados. Só tem de depositar 10€ na conta e pagar 6 euros para a entrega do cartão ( se usarem o meu código https://revolut.com/r/jooyy6t não precisam de pagar a entrega do cartão)

PS: não sou do marketing nem vou ganhar nada com isto. Estou só a dar o meu feedback.

Check out Revolut. I can't recommend them enough. I have used them while I've been in Sweden for the last 18 months. No transaction fees whatsoever, you're allowed £200 a month in cash withdrawal before charges apply and the exchange rates are better than those offered by travel exchanges.

You have to verify yourself by scanning a passport and selfie of your ugly mug and then you're allowed to top up to £25,000 a year. All very straight forward.

If you click on my link, I get entry to a draw to win some world cup tickets for the referral: https://revolut.com/r/declan37

Otherwise it is https://revolut.com if you prefer not to.

Have you considered Revolut? It gives you both interbank exchange rates and instant money transfers to other users. Plus a cheap payment/ATM card giving some free withdrawals anywhere in the world. With their premium service there are additional benefits but I've been using the free version for more than a year as a secondary card and found it sufficient. I especially like push notifications on my phone the very second I've paid for something with the card. P.S. I hope this is not against forum rules - if so, please feel free to edit - but if you use my "invite a friend" link https://revolut.com/r/gedimi8c0 to sign up it would help me get access to one of their premium services, crypto exchange which I'm quite curious about (but not curious enough to pay for premium).

I wrote a step-by-step for the Revolut method here. I’m a big fan of Revolut for all sorts of reasons. If you do decide to sign up and fancy doing a stranger a favour, you could use my referral link: https://revolut.com/r/keiran927!crypto

If you travel semi-regularly the best thing to get is a card like revolut. I got one a while back and I'll swear by it.

It's £5 for the initial delivery but the rates for every currency seem to be better than that which you'd get on the high street. For example, right now if I were to add €100 to my card I would have to exchange £88.66. Whereas with the post office you would need to exchange £91.21. There are no charges on ATM withdrawals up to £200 per calendar month and you can lift money abroad. You can also pay directly with the card instead and it all gets synced up with a phone app that lets you keep track of spending.

Plus with the removal of data roaming charges in the eurozone, if you run out of money at the end of the holiday just load up the app, add what you need and lift it from the nearest ATM with no charges.

/end of infomercial

Go for a prepaid card that offers fee-free spending and/or withdrawal. Revolut is quite popular these days, and it exchanges currency at the base Mastercard rate.

If you don't fancy a prepaid, a couple of credit cards – notably the Halifax Clarity – offer fee-free spending and withdrawal at the Mastercard rate.

Another option is the Travelex Supercard, a prepaid that "links" to your British debit or credit card, that offers fee-free spending but a 3% commission on ATM withdrawals.

Sign up with my link and get 60 PLN after you order a card and complete 3 purchases all before the 26th October 2021. While you await the physical card you can use a virtual card as all actions must be completed before the deadline.

https://revolut.com/referral/radosaynzd!OCT1AGG

Jasne, ja som si to založil ešte keď to nemalo taký hype ako takú zálohu keď som bol na vš a šiel na Erasmus. Teraz to má cela moja rodina. Mám účty asi v 6tich menách a absolútne bez problémov. Ja mám ešte Mastercard teraz dávajú visu. Prevody sú max do 1 dňa vramci revolut a napr. Tatrabanka. Top up (nabitie karty) je okamžite ako platba cez net pomocou Apple Pay alebo klasika keď vypises čísla z karty. Medzi sebou či už účty v rôznych menách alebo iných majiteľoch účtov je okamžite. Kľudne sa pýtaj.

Zdravím, spravovanie peňazí je oveľa jednoduchšie s Revolutom. Zaregistrujte sa pomocou môjho odkazu. https://revolut.com/referral/dominiooc

Skús, stačí tam dať 10 euro sa mi zdá a príde ti do pár dni.. požívať môžeš okamžite. Ak sa ti to nebude pozdávať peniaze si pošleš s5 na účet. Poplatky tam žiadne nie sú.

Andei a estudar isto à pouco tempo e o que te posso resumir é o seguinte:

BancoCTT: tudo fácil, parece ser o que menos esconde taxas e taxinhas. Deram logo o cartão contactless. Já disseram que não vao combrar taxas mbway. A app e website são fracas
ActivoBank: diz-se gratuito, mas vai cobrar por mbway. meh. desmotivei de testar por causa disso
BancoBest: só a conta online é gratuita. pagas pelo cartão. Excelente banco para investir em fundos mas não em ETFs com uma conta online
DEGIRO: o contrário do Best. Bom para investir em ETFs e não em fundos
N26: o banco "online" que recomendo. é mesmo banco, licença alemã. Alguns terminais de pagamento rejeitam este cartão. Recomendo vivamente a criares conta.
Revolut: um bom "brinquedo". ainda não são banco. a futura licença bancária é da lituânia. App sem igual. Sofre do mesmo problema dos terminais do N26. Cria conta se quiseres ir viajar e quiseres ter um cartão pseudo-descartavel em que compras coisas que não sao em euros e não queres ser comido em taxas e taxinhas. Usa n26 sempre como backup
A deco tem um website que te ajuda a descobrir isto tudo

Hey bud check out Revolut, I can’t recommend it enough. I’m travelling from the UK to Denmark in June and wanted a hassle free way of spending money there without paying huge fees or exchanging psychical money to the local currency before I go.

It’s an iPhone app that lets you add your normal debit card as a top up method. You can then transfer money from your normal debit card into the app. Once you’ve topped up you can exchange your balance from gbp into a number of different currencies at a better exchange rate than you’ll find on the high street.

Everything is free, you only pay for delivery of the physical card which is £4.99 but I think if you use my referral link they’ll send you one out for free.

https://revolut.com/r/jon4f2d!crypto

Any questions let me know.

Russia is one of the few countries I wouldn't use Revolut - they charge a 1.5% markup on THB and RUB (1% on UAH).

On the weekends, there is a markup of 0.5% on major currencies and 1% on other currencies, rising to 1.5% for THB and RUB.

https://revolut.com/faq/#what-exchange-rate-will-i-get

Se tiveres tempo suf entre hoje e a viagem, cria uma conta-cartão no Revolut, pede um cartão físico e não viajes com dinheiro na mão como se estivesses em 1980. Trocar dinheiro cá é um erro gigante que as pessoas insistem em fazer. Levas um cartão de débito e levantas lá. De preferência o Revoltu que não cobra taxas e tem a melhor taxa de cambio possível.

Cartão de débito e crédito sempre. Convem veres com o teu banco se pagas menos de taxas por levantar o dinheiro numa caixa ou fazer os pagamentos diretamente com cartão.

Tens também uma nova alternativa onde gastas 0 em comissões: https://revolut.com/

I have enjoyed using Revolut greatly. They give cashback rewards for some shops. Went to Flat iron last weekend and received 30% cashback rewards off total bills would recommend

Here’s my referral link thanks

Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/adelin7hc!OCT1AR

Have you got revolut? They are doing a £60 bonus if you refer a friend at the minute, maximum of 5 friends for a max £300. The people you refer just have to spend £15 on their new revolut card (3 separate transactions of £5 minimum)

My ref link is ref

And here is non-ref

Obviously if you use my link you will need to spend £15, so if you’re strapped for cash the non ref link is there! Then the offer will open to you and you can refer your friends. The bonus lands in your account instantly as well, good luck!

If you are in the EU your best call is to setup a Revolut account (online bank, very easy to open account) and and from there you can do sepa transfers (free) to Binance/Coinbase (Nexo also works). It also nice in case your country doesn't have Euro, since you can do free currency exchange. Depending on what you are buying, you can try other places also.

Feel free to use my ref code:

https://revolut.com/referral/dimitr0kt!AUG2AR

P.S: don't bother with buying crypto directly on Revolut.

Just to clarify OP, it's not a two-sided offer, only the referrers get a bonus. Check your Revolut app under "invite friends".

However, if anyone would still like to sign up - it's a fantastic app and has saved me so much on exchange fees already! It's also really useful for other offers on this sub, so if you'd like to sign up, I've also got five invites available and would really appreciate anyone signing up through my link:

https://revolut.com/referral/michaenxr!AUG2AR

The conditions are the same as OP's, get a new card (£5) and make three purchases of at least £5 each, before 14 September (can be through the virtual card while you wait for the physical card).

If anyone is just signing up for revolut, you can use my ref - I will put all sign up bonus from the ref in $GME

https://revolut.com/referral/angelfhl!20201217

Also, to be fair today during all the time the shitty eToro was saying "market closed", I had no problem buying @ 194 in Revolut

(couldn't get the deeper dip since needed to fund the account and was storming at etoro, so can't be sure if it was working then)

Try revolut its a British bank that has recently expanded outside of Europe to the US and Australia you can use the Russian Ruble and it will auto convert to the currency you want to use. They have a card that gets regenerated like https://privacy.com since it’s not available in the U.K. or anywhere else in the world.

I did have problems at one point especially since they use SMS to login and nothing else and their support can only be used if you have an account and if you’re logged in which is retarded. They have an Ai system that detects fraud/money laundering as well which is good but bad if you didn’t do anything wrong so use with caution.

Hope this helps. https://revolut.com

É por isso que sou embaixador de coisas como N26 (o meu favorito, porque é mesmo banco e banco alemão) ou até o prático Revolut - link especial que oferece o envio do cartão, ou até o BancoCTT que prometeu não cobrar nada pelo mbway

That is definitely a nice feature. However, if this is the main thing that you're looking for then revolut.com has the same feature - and their cards ship to EU already for around 5 euro (or you can have the free virtual card)

Here's my method.

Use kraken.com for most trading. Coinbase adds large fees.
kraken.com can withdraw EUR to a Revolut account using SEPA transfer for a fixed cost of £0.09.
Revolut can convert EUR to GBP at a very good rate.
Revolut can withdraw direct to any standard UK bank account.

Transfer times from Revolut to kraken.com can take a few days or a few hours, but I'd rather be patient than have to pay Coinbase a large fee for an instant buy.

If you like the idea of a Revolut account, I would be grateful if you would consider using my invitation link, https://revolut.com/r/stefancdu

You can do the following for minimalised fees:

1. UK Bank GBP to Revolut GBP account (~1 day to appear)
2. Revolut GBP account >> Revolut Euro account (instant)
3. Revolut Euro account >> Fire Euro account (~2 days to appear)
4. Fire EURO account >> Coinbase EURO wallet via SEPA (~5 hours to appear)
5. Coinbase > GDAX (Instant)

revolut

fire

This would count as manufactured spending, which AMEX cracked down on back in ~January. I very highly doubt your idea would work. Also --

American Express: >Q: What is an eligible purchase?
A: Eligible purchases are purchases for goods and services minus returns and other credits. Eligible purchases do NOT include fees or interest charges, balance transfers, cash advances, purchases of traveler’s checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents.

And --
> Revolut:
Q: What card can I use to top up?
A: You can top-up your Revolut account with a debit or credit card. We currently support MasterCard or Visa Credit cards to top-up. Please note, credit card top-ups will be recognised as a normal card transaction, not a cash advance. Unfortunately, some Maestro, pre-paid debit cards and American Express are not supported.

These places shouldn't exist any more. There are services out there like Revolut

It's a free app for android and iOS
It gives you a free credit card
Gives you free exchanges
The rates are the best you can find (I'm not even kidding, it tracks with the Bloomberg rates).
I find it so good I use it as my daily card.

You're welcome.

E: Apparently not available in the US yet, but be aware of it. I'm sure it will be soon.

there's this app https://revolut.com/

basically allows you to exchange money at the market rate they also give you a card to use that you can store funds on , not bitcoin related but a Super APP at that

Get the Revolut app on your phone and link this virtual card to your account. You can then add currency in £/$/€ and get an interbank rate on FX when you use it to make purchases.

https://revolut.com/FAQ

It is also great for buying from other regions.

> https://revolut.com/

How does revolt help? It seems like all they do is not charge a fee for currency conversions; but don't do anything to help with the actual exchange rate fluctuations... Or am I missing something?

Υπάρχει και η Revolut. Ουσιαστικά σου δίνει έναν αριθμό prepaid mastercard. Αν θέλεις παραγγέλνεις και φυσική κάρτα (δωρεάν, επί του παρόντος).

Δεν την έχω δοκιμάσει στην πράξη, έχω ανοίξει απλώς λογαριασμό. Από αυτά που ξέρω όμως, τους καταθέτεις έμβασμα σε τράπεζα της Μ. Βρετανίας και τα λεφτά μπαίνουν σε 2-3 μέρες.

Μπορείς να στείλεις 500 ευρώ έμβασμα τον μήνα και να κάνεις αγορές όπου θέλεις, χωρίς περιορισμούς. Φορτίζει και από λογαριασμό και από κάρτα (αλλά προφανώς, λόγω capital controls, για εμάς δεν ισχύει η δεύτερη επιλογή).

Google it σε ελληνικά forums και θα βρείτε πολλούς που την χρησιμοποιούν και την προτείνουν.

Εγώ δεν μπορώ να την προτείνω, καθώς δεν την έχω δοκιμάσει. Και χωρίς αυτό να σημαίνει τίποτα (είναι δικό μου θέμα) δεν θα εμπιστευόμουν πολλά λεφτά σε τέτοιες λύσεις. Επίσης, αν αρχίσετε και στέλνετε πολλά λεφτά, πραγματικά δεν ξέρω τι παίζει με εφορίες, δηλώσεις, λεφτά στο εξωτερικό κτλ.

Revolut is a good option, I found it just yesterday and it looks really great. Just download the app and it will give you a free multi-currency debit card. You can use the card to pay in any currency at the best exchange rate. This service seems to be completely free. https://revolut.com/

Hey I use Revolut and have used it for 4 years since coming to the uk because it was such a fuck around getting an account set up at the high street banks. Here is my referral code if you want it.

Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/lewisojk!NOV1AR

I have 4 spots and 13 days left if anyone wants to sign up! Annoying that it’s only one way but we’ve all been there I suppose and it’s great when you can share your own referral later on here 😅 https://revolut.com/referral/evagvxeo!OCT1AR

Revolut, are an online bank similar to monzo/monese, they are currently offering £50 for anyone joining using a refferal link. This is paid to the person doing the referring, but never the less once signed up you will be given your own refferal link to use, to gain the £50 bonus yourself, id really appreciate anyone kind enough to use my link, my DM”s are open should you need any help with the sign up process, my link is - https://revolut.com/referral/dean2nv25!OCT1AR

If anyone would still like to sign up - it's a fantastic app and has saved me so much on exchange fees already! It's also really useful for other offers on this sub, so if you'd like to sign up, I've also got five invites available and would really appreciate anyone signing up through my link:

https://revolut.com/referral/michaenxr!AUG2AR

The conditions are the same as OP's, get a new card (£5) and make three purchases of at least £5 each, before 14 September (can be through the virtual card while you wait for the physical card).

I have a link which pays €20 to you and €20 to me if anyone wants to use it!

Sign up with my link and get €20 after you order a card and complete 3 purchases all before the 14th September 2021. While you await the physical card you can use a virtual card as all actions must be completed before the deadline. https://revolut.com/referral/adrian6zxr!AUG2AGG

Yes…. Easiest way is with Revolut card. Get intra bank rate too. If you sign up for this link you get £40 and so do I! That’s 8 months free Netflix for you😁

Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/stephevld!AUG1GB

Would be much appreciated if someone could click my link and join, thanks!

Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/jedoqhwl!JUSCGB

Theres a referall if you wanna check out the app itself

Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/davidtc18!MAMC

Szerintem revolut. Ingyen töltesz rá forintot, jó árfolyamon átváltod euróra. És ingyen utalod coinbasere. Én legalábbis így csinálom. Ha gondolod itt az ajánló linkem ezzel ha jól tudom mindketten kapunk valamennyi pénzt is: https://revolut.com/referral/botond1q0!ASC

Napoleonated🐎 Join me and over 15 million users who love this digital banking app. Sign up with my link below and check out their disposable virtual cards for safe shopping: https://revolut.com/referral/emanuef87x!ASO

Good news: "Revolut Crypto will be getting not one, but two new currencies added to the existing lineup. We're extremely proud to announce that we will be adding Ripple (XRP) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), alongside the current Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Ether (ETH)."

I used bitstamp to withdraw. Kraken no longer offer GBP pairing for crypto.

You will suffer a terrible exchange rate from your bank when you withdraw in EUR

you can bypass FX with revolute, but I haven’t tried that route yet. I have only used revolute to put money/EUR into Crypto (https://revolut.com/r/pingbc1h!crypto)

In theory you can: 1. Withdraw EUR from bitstamp / Kraken 2. Convert GBP to EUR in revolute for free at a good interbank rate if you do it at working hour 3. Spend money via revolute or transfer it to bank account for free

Stay with free version of revolute This only work with amount less than £25k

Revolut is the bollocks. If you do decide to sign up and fancy doing a stranger a favour, you could use my referral link: https://revolut.com/r/keiran927!crypto

The main reason people use Revolut in the middle is to convert between EUR and GBP at the best rate. If you can already SEPA between your bank and your exchange without getting battered by fees you might not have a use for Revolut.

Since the OP seems to be from the UK, I would recommend a Revolut card - very easy to set up (all you need is a smartphone and photo ID), you'll get much better forex rates than your bank (you'll pretty much get the daily rates you see on Google), and there are no fees on ATM foreign cash withdraws up to £200/€200 per month (2% after that). No fees on foreign point-of-sale transactions.

It basically works as a pre-paid MasterCard once you order the physical card, and you can top it up with any other credit/debit card or SEPA transfers.

Revolut is available to most countries in Europe (not just the EU).

Aconselho-te a leres o FAQ deles. No entanto, não existem taxas. Podes efectuar os pagamentos com cartão que quiseres. Os levantamentos têm um limite de 200 pounds por mês. Acima desse limite pagas uma taxa de 2%.

Abrir conta no UK se fores recem chegado e complicado, geralmente pedem comprovativo de residencia e uma copia de uma utility bill (factura agua, electricidade, etc...). Da uma olhadela em https://revolut.com

Don't forget online banking startups like Revolut are already integrating Bitcoin into their apps. Revolut's business app offering gives us an insight into things to come.

All your company employees get their own cards and accounts as standard and all the accounting/expense reports is essentially done in app (no more paper receipts to worry about).

You can also add all your friends and send payments instantly.

Get the feeling this is all coming full circle? And that techies in bank and fintech startups in London have actually figured out how to truly innovate and fix this finance mess working with us? Whilst people in the Big Block brigade were busy staring at market charts, worrying about alts and getting overly worked up over price movements?

> Will they take my Maestro Debit at the supermarkets? Are there sick conversions or there is paying in my own currency till I make bank arrangements in Poland?

They will. Debit cards are widely accepted in Poland (not like in Germany :/). Some shops will have a minimum transaction amount displayed (usually 10 PLN), which is illegal (or rather - against the card company rules - technically you could report the shop to Visa/MasterCard) by the way (but most people don't argue with them and most people are unaware of that fact). Those are small shops. In hipermarkets you can even pay for your single candy bar with a card.

As for "sick conversion rates" - that depends on your Croatian bank. You need to check how payments and money withdrawal abroad works in your domestic bank. Take a look at Revolut - it might give you a better offer than your bank. You can order a physical card with them.

> In general, how are Poles? Based on my MMO history I find you generally angry and nervous.

I don't think MMO is a good indicator. :) A lot of people online are jerks.

When I go to Croatia I kinda feel like home. It's like a warm version of Poland. ;) I hope it works the other way, too, and you will acclimatize fast.

EDIT

What else...

Tram/bus network is pretty good. You can use jakdojade.pl to check the routes, the schedule and more. There are mobile apps, too.

We have a growing network of city bikes (wavelo.pl).

During winter, our air is heavily polluted and will slowly try to kill you :P, so think about getting an anti-smog mask and an air purifier. I'm sadly only partially joking here. Those masks are always sold out during the winter months. There are some efforts to fix the problem, but it will take time.

You must be in the lucky "some" that Revolut can lookup automatically.

For people asking how Revolut does KYC:

https://revolut.com/faq/#how-do-i-verify-my-identity

> Some UK users won't need to verify their identity, as we'll do it electronically behind the scenes. UK users should try and top-up their Revolut account with a debit card first. If we can't verify your identity electronically, you will be prompted to do the following:

> Go to the 'Profile' section of the app and select 'Verification and Limits' Next, select 'Verify My Identity.' You will be prompted to take a photo of a valid government issue photo ID and of your face. Please note that we may request a copy of your legal right to remain (e.g. visa, residence permit) if you provide a passport issued in a country outside of the European Union.

https://revolut.com/faq/#why-do-i-need-to-verify-my-identity

> You need to verify your identity in order to top up and use your Revolut account. This policy is in line with a UK banking regulation called 'Know your Customer’ (KYC) and is the process of a business verifying the identity of its clients. It is simply an anti-corruption and fraud measure.

I have a similar thing with Revolut in the EU. You can disable the magstripe, online, ATM and foreign transactions using the app. They'll also use your phone's location to block in-person transactions that aren't near by if you switch that on. (I'm not sure what distance that covers; I assume just down to the city level)

I use a Revolut card for all my international travel as there's no transaction fees or exchange fees and they've just opened the option of having your own bank account on it too, maybe that can help until you get a brick and mortar bank account? https://revolut.com

Hi. You don't need a EU card as yours should work anyway.

In case you don't like the exchange rates being applied, you could try Revolut. Being a multi-currency debit card, you can load dollars in it and exchange them into Euro whenever you like the rate. Or just pay with it. You also immediately get a "digital" debit card which you can use online, but they also post you a real physical one if you like.

If you still want to get a card which you can load with magnificient Eurocash, you can get the classic PostePay in a post office without opening an account.

As far as I know, gift cards in Europe only work in the shops you bought them in, they're not real payment cards. I could be wrong though.

Do you have an Italian address?

I would suggest that you try with Revolut (https://revolut.com)

You get a pre-paid MasterCard (which you can use immediately). You just need to top-up the amount you need. You can try to use your Maestro card for the top-up. If that is not successful, you will be able to top-up via bank transfer.

And you can buy the book from Amazon, Book Depository,....

I also come from Europe and to transfer Euros to Canadian dollars at 0 fee, I use essentially two banks:

Revolut which gives you a master card debit card which you can top up from any european account at your name for free, and then use it to withdraw money for free at any atm.

The other, Number26 is a european bank that has basically the same benefits as revolut. You put money in the account using SEPA, and you can withdraw for no-fee worldwide. The only requirement for N26 is that you have an eligible european real address, at which the card will be sent. Hopefully you have some relatives who can send you the card back to you from Europe. 😊

Let me know if you have any question.

We lucky Europeans 😝

Well, if you have an option to get something like the Revolut card, I'd suggest that if need be. Your phone should work with any SIM card here, it's real simple to set up as well. Though your phone can't be locked to a particular carrier, otherwise it won't work. You'll also never use text messages, just internet via WeChat generally.

EDIT: Just had a look, As a French resident you're able to order a revolut card. It really is a brilliant card and app. My family friend visited last month with it and I saw it for the first time, I was very impressed!

I carry a number, but realise it's probably due to some sort of OCD.

My go to card for cash withdrawls is https://revolut.com/

It's a prepay mastercard (which has slightly better rates than visa), and works via a pretty awesome app.

I second the suggestion of Halifax Clarity for spending, and as a backup for cash withdrawls if paid off immediately. There is some discussion that you should avoid cash withdrawls on a credit card as this can slightly damage your "credit score".

The N&P Gold classic account has a visa debit card, which I use for cash withdrawls if there's an issue with the above. The rates as mentioned on visa aren't quite as good, but we're talking fractions of 1% difference here. You have to pay in £500 a month to keep the account fee free.

Money saving expert have good article on all of this.

2) Já que quase tudo foi dito, só um ponto a adicionar aqui. Cuidado com as maquinas de cambio no aeroporto, na altura precisava de dinheiro para o comboio e usei uma dessas maquinas que são mais caras que as caixa multibanco normal (paguei 300 euros por 200 libras na altura)

Podes também experimentar isto. Na altura não fui a tempo de pedir o cartão, senão tinha usado

https://revolut.com/

I've heard good things about Revolut. They give you a MasterCard debit card that you can top up in various currencies. They claim to use interbank rates for currency conversions and charge no fees. I don't have personal experience, so I'm not sure if there's a catch.

> I'm looking to stop being raped 1.5% of everything I buy in EUR with my credit card.

Bit of an exaggeration, don't you think?

Thank you for the post OP. Revolut is an online banking app which allows people to send money almost everywhere in the world, hold crypto, and much more. I would really appreciate if someone used my referral link. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Thanks in advance. :)

Revolut is free and no fees at all for day to day plus you can trade and invest. If you use my link I'll split the 60 with you 30 30.

Join me and over 15 million users who love Revolut. Sign up with my link below: https://revolut.com/referral/liam6v5xy!FEB1-22-AR

I've also had an email saying I can earn up to £500 for inviting a friend but still no takers....

The deal: For each friend I refer, I'll earn a cash reward of either £10, £25, £50, £100 or £500! Not sure there's anything for referees other than getting on the onward referral train...

The deal for referees:

Create a Revolut account using my unique referral link https://revolut.com/referral/matthejt8m!FEB1-22-VR-GB
Verify identity and pass Know Your Customer (KYC) checks
Top up account by connecting another bank account or using a bank card
Order a physical Revolut card (delivery fees may apply)
Complete 3 purchases of at least £5 each with Revolut card. Exclusions on transactions apply, please review the full terms and conditions for details. (Note: purchases can be done with a virtual card while they wait for their physical one)
All before 15 February 2022 11:59 PM GMT

Please get on this train, a deal too good to miss lol 😁👍

Not had anyone use my link OP, if anyone wants to change this my link is here! Appreciate it!

Join me and over 15 million users who love Revolut. Sign up with my link below: https://revolut.com/referral/markde3c4!FEB1-22-VR-GB

Hey guys, I have a promotion available for the next 12 days. In order to win anywhere between 10-200€, please use my link to register for a revolut account. By doing so, you would need to order a revolut card and make 3 transactions over 5€ anywhere in the Netherlands.

link- https://revolut.com/referral/noampc1y!FEB1-22-VR-NL

remember this referral only works until the 16th of Feb!! If you have any questions please contact me for more information on my instagram: @noabertovic

Hey guys, I have a promotion available for the next 12 days. In order to win anywhere between 10-200€, please use my link to register for a revolut account. By doing so, you would need to order a revolut card and make 3 transactions over 5€ anywhere in the Netherlands.

link- https://revolut.com/referral/noampc1y!FEB1-22-VR-NL

remember this referral only works until the 16th of Feb!! If you have any questions please contact me for more information on my instagram: @noabertovic

Tried and tested halfway around the planet and i found it to be essential and more reliable than Transferwise.

I'd be chuffed if anyone would use my refferal link to carry on the refferal train. It's; https://revolut.com/referral/jonath6ros!DEC1AR

Don't forget to add your refferal code from the app here afterwards. Cheers 🍻

Thanks for posting OP

Revolut is definitely a handy account to have. I've used it for so many offers on this sub that involve £GBP to €EUR transfers (and vice versa). I've also used it a lot in my personal, non-beer money life! It's an account I really recommend having.

I'd love it if someone would consider using my referral link to sign up.

Thanks! :)

https://revolut.com/referral/cherylc83d!FEB1-22-VR-GB

Hey I've also had an email saying I can earn up to £500 for inviting a friend! For each friend I refer, I'll earn a cash reward of either £10, £25, £50, £100 or £500! Not sure there's anything for referees other than getting on the onward referral train...

The deal for referees:

Create a Revolut account using my unique referral link https://revolut.com/referral/matthejt8m!FEB1-22-VR-GB
Verify identity and pass Know Your Customer (KYC) checks
Top up account by connecting another bank account or using a bank card
Order a physical Revolut card (delivery fees may apply)
Complete 3 purchases of at least £5 each with Revolut card. Exclusions on transactions apply, please review the full terms and conditions for details. (Note: purchases can be done with a virtual card while they wait for their physical one)
All before 15 February 2022 11:59 PM GMT

Please get on this train, a deal too good to miss lol 😁👍

Thank you OP.

Revolut is a really useful e-money app that Ive used for years. Ive use my Revolut GBP and Euro accounts for lots of the offers on this sub. I like Revolut’s disposable virtual cards so that after you’ve made an online payment the card number cannot be used again by the service you paid, so its a good security feature.