Travel · Card comparison
Revolut Card vs Starling Bank Card
UK travellers choosing between two popular digital banks
Revolut Card
Forex fee
None
ATM fee
Free*
Score
8.5/10
Starling Bank CardWinner
Forex fee
None
ATM fee
Free*
Score
9/10
Starling Bank Card wins — UK travellers choosing between two popular digital banks
Category
Revolut Card
Starling Bank Card
Forex fee
None (0.5–1% weekends, Standard)
None
ATM free tier
Starling unlimited on free plan
£200–unlimited (by plan)
Unlimited
Monthly fee
Free–£45
Free
Features
More (disposable cards, vaults, etc)
Simpler
FSCS protection
Yes (banking licence)
Yes (£85k)
Exchange rate
Revolut interbank slightly better on weekdays
Interbank (weekdays)
Mastercard rate
Verdict
Starling wins for simplicity and reliability — full UK bank account, FSCS protection, unlimited free ATMs, zero fees, no surprises. Revolut offers more features and better ATM limits on paid plans, but the weekend surcharge on the free plan is a genuine catch. For no-fuss travel banking, Starling.
Frequently asked questions
Revolut Card
Interbank rates on weekdays, multi-currency account, and generous ATM allowances on paid plans.
Forex feeNone
ATMFree*
MonthlyFree (Standard) / £3.99 (Plus) / £7.99 (Premium) / £14.99 (Metal) / £45 (Ultra)
Score8.5/10
Winner
Starling Bank Card
A full UK bank account with zero fees on spending and ATM withdrawals anywhere in the world.
Forex feeNone
ATMFree*
MonthlyFree
Score9/10