Coinbase vs Revolut Comparison
| 1.49 % | Fees | 1.49 % |
| € 14.90 | Cost for €1,000 | € 26.90 |
| 404 | Cryptos | 210+ |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card |
| First company with BaFin crypto license. Deficiencies flagged in 2022, since remediated. MiCA via Luxembourg. | 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, including all fees and spreads.
| € 14.90 | Cost for €1,000 | € 26.90 |
| 1.49 % | Fees | 1.49 % |
| € 0.24 | Wallet transfer | € 1.49 |
| No | Cost transparency | No |
| € 1 | Minimum Amount | € 1.50 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card |
On a €1,000 purchase you pay €12.00 less at Coinbase.
Pros & Cons
- Savings plan from a one euro minimum
- More than 260 cryptocurrencies available
- First company with a BaFin crypto custody licence, MiCA authorisation via Luxembourg
- Broad choice of payment routes including PayPal
- Staking and wallet transfers available
- Trading fee of around 1.49% — high in this comparison
- Costs compound across many small instalments
- Limited cost transparency on direct purchases
- Withdrawal fees only visible when withdrawing the respective cryptocurrency
- Over 210 cryptocurrencies tradeable – broad coin selection
- Wallet transfer to external wallets possible
- Staking and recurring investments available for regular investing
- Deposits via SEPA, SEPA Instant Transfer, and credit card
- MiCA regulation via RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd.
- Biometric verification for withdrawals as a security feature
- Trading fees of 1.49 % are room for improvement compared with specialized providers
- Total costs of approx. €26.90 per €1,000 trade are occasionally criticized
- According to users, cost transparency in the transaction confirmation has room for improvement
Score Comparison
User Experiences
AI AnalysisNot enough reviews available.
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.
Editorial assessment based on publicly documented provider information and independent industry sources. As of August 2026. This comparison is not investment or tax advice. All information without guarantee.
Features
| ✓ | Savings plan | ✓ |
| ✓ | Staking | ✓ |
| ✓ | Wallet transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Credit card payment | ✓ |
| ✓ | MiCA regulation | ✓ |
| ✓ | Web platform | ✓ |
| ✓ | Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ✓ |
| ✓ | Biometric security | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA Instant Transfer | ✓ |
- Savings plan from one euro
- 260+ cryptocurrencies
- BaFin licence and MiCA authorisation
- Payment by PayPal supported
- Over 210 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
The trading fee is around 1.49%; on a 1,000 euro purchase that comes to roughly 14.90 euro. That is high in this comparison, particularly for a savings plan with many small instalments. Withdrawal fees apply on top; they are calculated dynamically and only become visible when withdrawing the respective cryptocurrency, which limits cost transparency. As of August 2026.
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
Setup is straightforward and manageable for newcomers without prior experience. An education programme awards crypto rewards for completed learning modules. As of August 2026.
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
The savings plan can be set up from one euro and covers more than 260 cryptocurrencies. Staking products and transfers to external wallets round out the offering. Payment routes include SEPA transfer, SEPA instant transfer, card and PayPal. Identity verification runs through eID or video identification. As of August 2026.
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
Not enough reviews available.
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
Not enough reviews available.
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
| Coinbase Global, Inc. | Company | Revolut Ltd. |
| 2012 | Founded | 2015 |
| First company with BaFin crypto license. Deficiencies flagged in 2022, since remediated. MiCA via Luxembourg. | Regulation | MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 |
| € 1 | Minimum Amount | € 1.50 |
| eID, VideoIdent | KYC | Photo ID |
Verdict
Both providers are practically level in our overall rating (4.2 to 4.3).
On a €1,000 purchase you pay €12.00 less at Coinbase.
The Coinbase savings plan targets investors who want to buy regularly and automatically rather than trying to time an entry. The barrier is as low as it gets at a one euro minimum, the range covers more than 260 cryptocurrencies, and execution runs without further intervention.
On regulation Coinbase stands well in Europe: it was the first company to hold a BaFin crypto custody licence, deficiencies identified in 2022 have been remedied according to the company, and MiCA authorisation runs through Luxembourg. Payment routes include SEPA transfer, SEPA instant transfer, card and PayPal — an unusually broad selection for the European market.
The sore point is price: around 1.49% per purchase is high in this comparison, so roughly 14.90 euro on 1,000 euro. Across a savings plan with many small instalments that compounds noticeably over the years. Investors who value convenience and regulatory footing above the last fraction of a percent are well served; anyone watching costs should weigh the fees against cheaper savings plan providers.
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 210 tradeable cryptocurrencies, Revolut offers by far the broadest coin selection among the brokers compared here. MiCA regulation via the Cypriot subsidiary RT Digital Securities provides a European regulatory framework.
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.
The trading fees of 1.49 % are at the upper end in the broker comparison and are occasionally criticized by users. Cost transparency in the transaction confirmation is also considered to have room for improvement. Revolut is therefore especially suitable for investors looking for a wide selection of coins with wallet functionality in an all-in-one financial app and who are willing to accept higher trading fees for it.