Bitvavo vs Revolut Comparison
| 0.25 % | Fees | 1.49 % |
| € 2.50 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 14.90 |
| 426 | Cryptos | 300+ |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card |
| MiCA license via Netherlands AFM | Regulation | MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 |
Cost comparison
The basis is a Bitcoin purchase worth €1,000, calculated from the disclosed trading fee. A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| € 2.50 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 14.90 |
| 0.25 % | Fees | 1.49 % |
| € 0.40 | Wallet transfer | € 1.49 |
| Yes | Cost transparency | No |
| € 5 | Minimum Amount | € 1.50 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card |
On disclosed fees you pay €12.40 less at Bitvavo per €1,000 purchase.
Pros & Cons
- All 426 tradable coins trade directly against the euro, with no detour through a stablecoin (measured on 3 September 2026 via Bitvavo's public API)
- MiCA authorisation since June 2025, supervised by the Dutch AFM, registration number 41000010
- Low trading fees: 0.15 % maker and 0.25 % taker at the entry tier
- SEPA deposits are free, as are Apple Pay and Bancontact
- Credit card costs 1 %, Giropay and EPS 1.75 % each, PayPal 2 %
- Bitvavo Custody B.V. is, by its own user agreement, not supervised by any authority
- Lending, margin trading and staking are explicitly not MiCA-regulated
- The current deposit promotion of up to 10 % APY ends on 30 September 2026 and, by the provider's own maths, works out at roughly 2.7 % on net new deposits over the period
- More than 300 tokens tradable, the widest selection among the brokers compared here
- Transfers to your own wallets are possible
- Staking and recurring investments available
- Deposits via SEPA, SEPA instant transfer and credit card
- MiCA authorisation held by Revolut Digital Assets (Europe) Ltd, CySEC licence CASP001/25 of 20 October 2025
- Biometric verification for withdrawals as a security feature
- The exchange fee depends on the subscription plan and trading volume. On its crypto page Revolut states only “from 0 %”; no standard fee is given there
- According to Revolut, exchange rate and subscription fees apply on top
- Cost transparency at the transaction confirmation has room for improvement, according to users
Score Comparison
User Experiences
AI AnalysisUsers generally report mostly positive experiences with Bitvavo, especially regarding usability and costs. In the reviews, the clear app and low fees are often praised, while support and technical reliability are also mentioned more critically.
Based on the analyzed user reviews, Revolut presents an overall predominantly positive picture. Users especially appreciate the clear, intuitive app and often report that it is easy to use, while support and individual features are described in reviews as having room for improvement in some cases.
This analysis is based on 606 user reviews from Apple App Store, Trustpilot, and Google Play Store evaluated with AI. The total number of reviews on the respective platforms may be higher — the platform ratings shown (star ratings) refer to all reviews available there. The reviews presented reflect user experiences and do not represent the site operator’s own assessment. All information is provided without guarantee. Status: April 2026. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Features
| ✓ | Savings plan | ✓ |
| ✓ | Staking | ✓ |
| ✓ | Wallet transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Cost transparency | ✓ |
| ✓ | 2FA security | ✓ |
| ✓ | Anti-phishing code | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA instant transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Credit card | ✓ |
| ✓ | Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ✓ |
| ✓ | Web platform | ✓ |
| ✓ | Credit card payment | ✓ |
| ✓ | MiCA regulation | ✓ |
| ✓ | Biometric security | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA Instant Transfer | ✓ |
- BaFin-licensed with operations in Germany via Hyphe Markets GmbH
- Total costs of €2.60 are considered particularly low
- Transparent fee structure without hidden costs
- Low wallet transfer fees of around €0.40
- Minimum investment from €5
- Over 300 tradeable cryptocurrencies
- Crypto, card payments, transfers, and currency exchange in one app
- MiCA-regulated via CySEC-registered subsidiary
- Wallet transfer and staking available
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
Users particularly highlight Bitvavo's low and affordable fees. According to reviews, the costs are often mentioned positively. Critical remarks about fees play only a minor role in the available user opinions.
Users provide only a few concrete experiences regarding fees and costs. Revolut is occasionally perceived as more expensive than N26. Overall, this area can only be assessed to a limited extent based on the available user data.
Usability & User Experience
Users particularly praise Bitvavo for its clear design and intuitive app. According to reviews, the platform is often described as easy to use, which makes getting started especially simple. In some cases, users also report errors when launching the app or problems while using it.
Users especially appreciate Revolut's clear and intuitive app. According to reviews, it is very easy to use, and the interface is repeatedly described as fast and straightforward. However, some users occasionally report display or compatibility issues, which means usability is sometimes seen as having room for improvement.
Features & Offering
When it comes to features and the offering, users especially want a profit/loss display in percentages, portfolio analysis, and information on the average purchase price or buy-in at Bitvavo. A larger selection of coins and a dollar view are also occasionally requested in the reviews.
When it comes to features, users report mixed experiences. According to reviews, individual services are used gladly in everyday life, while some users would like familiar functions, cashback programs, or additional options such as cash deposits. It is also occasionally criticized that certain features do not work as expected or that advantages could be removed in the future.
Stability & Security
When it comes to stability and reliability, users report connection issues, technical problems, and an app that occasionally crashes according to reviews. Errors on startup are also mentioned, which is why some users view this area critically.
Regarding stability and reliability, users report a mostly positive experience with Revolut. According to reviews, the app is repeatedly described as fast and reliable, which is appreciated by many users in everyday use. However, account issues or features not working as expected are occasionally mentioned; overall, though, feedback on reliability is largely positive.
Customer Support
Experiences with support are mixed according to reviews. Some users report fast support, while other feedback describes customer service as less easy to reach or notes that replies can take some time. Overall, users perceive support differently.
When it comes to support, users speak rather cautiously about their experiences. According to reviews, it is occasionally criticized that bot support is offered instead of human help and that not every case is covered sufficiently. As a result, some users feel that support has room for improvement in certain situations.
Details
| Hyphe Markets GmbH | Company | Revolut Ltd. |
| 2021 | Founded | 2015 |
| MiCA license via Netherlands AFM | Regulation | MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 |
| € 5 | Minimum Amount | € 1.50 |
| Photo ID | KYC | Photo ID |
Verdict
In our overall rating Revolut leads with 4.3 against 3.3 for Bitvavo.
On disclosed fees you pay €12.40 less at Bitvavo per €1,000 purchase.
For most investors Revolut is therefore the better choice.
Bitvavo is valued for combining a BaFin license with low trading fees of just 0.25%. With total costs of €2.60 per trade and more than 350 tradable cryptocurrencies, the platform is in the lower fee range among the providers compared. The transparent fee structure without hidden costs is viewed positively by users.
It should be noted that Bitvavo B.V. temporarily suspended services for German customers in 2024 and operations were resumed via Hyphe Markets GmbH — a point that is occasionally criticized. The restriction to SEPA as a payment method and the availability of the savings plan only via the app are also room for improvement. The wallet transfer fees of around €0.40, however, are perceived as very low.
Bitvavo is considered particularly suitable for cost-conscious investors who prefer a BaFin-regulated platform with low fees and a transparent cost structure and can do without payment methods such as credit card or PayPal.
Revolut is considered one of the most versatile financial apps in the DACH region and is popular with users who want to manage crypto, banking, card payments, and currency exchange in a single application. With more than 300 tradeable cryptocurrencies, Revolut offers by far the broadest coin selection among the brokers compared here. The crypto business sits with the Cypriot entity Revolut Digital Assets (Europe) Ltd., which has held licence CASP001/25 in the CySEC MiCAR register since 20 October 2025. The entity previously named here, RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd., is no longer listed there.
Unlike many German neobrokers, Revolut enables both wallet transfers to external wallets and staking and recurring investments. Biometric verification for withdrawals is viewed positively as an additional security feature. Deposits are possible via SEPA, SEPA Instant Transfer, and credit card, which increases flexibility.
Costs call for caution: Revolut advertises exchange fees “from 0 %”, but the small print on the same page states that the fee depends on the plan and the trading volume, and that exchange-rate and subscription fees apply on top. No standard fee is given, neither on the crypto page nor in the fee schedule. Anyone who wants to know the total cost has to work it out for their own plan and their own order size. Revolut is therefore especially suitable for investors looking for a wide selection of coins with wallet functionality in an all-in-one financial app.