Revolut vs Smartbroker+ Comparison
| 1.49 % | Fees | 0.9 % |
| € 14.90 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 9.00 |
| 300+ | Cryptos | 39 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card | Payment Methods | SEPA Transfer |
| MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 | Regulation | Crypto custodian Tangany GmbH has a BaFin license |
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 A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| € 14.90 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 9.00 |
| 1.49 % | Fees | 0.9 % |
| € 1.49 | Wallet transfer | – |
| No | Cost transparency | Limited |
| € 1.50 | Minimum Amount | € 0.01 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card | Payment Methods | SEPA Transfer |
On disclosed fees you pay €5.90 less at Smartbroker+ per €1,000 purchase.
Pros & Cons
- 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
- 39 cryptocurrencies tradable alongside stocks, ETFs, and derivatives
- Savings plans available for crypto and securities
- Crypto custodian Tangany GmbH with BaFin license
- Minimum investment possible from just 0.01 €
- App available for iOS, Android, and web use
- Wallet transfer to personal wallets not possible – occasionally criticized by users
- Staking features currently not available – room for improvement
- Deposits only via SEPA transfer – additional payment methods have room for improvement
- Waiting time after registration until first trade is occasionally criticized
Score Comparison
User Experiences
AI AnalysisBased 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.
According to reviews, Smartbroker+ is generally often described as clear and easy to understand. Users particularly appreciate the simple app experience as well as low fees and conditions, while support-related topics and individual technical points are perceived by some users as having room for improvement.
This analysis is based on 798 user reviews evaluated with AI from the Apple App Store, Trustpilot, and Google Play Store. 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 users' experiences and do not constitute an evaluation by the site operator. All information is provided without guarantee. Ratings as of: September 2026; review summaries as of: March 2026. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Features
| ✓ | Savings plan | ✓ |
| ✓ | Staking | ✓ |
| ✓ | Wallet transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Credit card payment | ✓ |
| ✓ | MiCA regulation | ✓ |
| ✓ | Web platform | ✓ |
| ✓ | Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ✓ |
| ✓ | Biometric security | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA Instant Transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | BaFin-regulated custodian | ✓ |
| ✓ | Stocks & ETFs | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA transfer | ✓ |
- 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
- Neobroker with stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and crypto on one platform
- BaFin-licensed crypto custodian Tangany GmbH
- Savings plans from 0.01 € for accessible investing
- Trading fees of 0.9 % for crypto
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
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.
According to reviews, Smartbroker+ fees are often viewed positively. Users particularly appreciate the low fees and conditions, which are generally perceived as inexpensive. Overall, the pricing data gives a largely positive impression.
Usability & User Experience
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.
Users particularly appreciate the clear and intuitive operation of the Smartbroker+ app. According to reviews, the application is often perceived as easy to use, which makes getting started easier. However, some users also report that the interface can be confusing, so this area is described in individual cases as having room for improvement.
Features & Offering
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.
Some users would like additional convenience features such as direct debit for savings plans, instant or real-time transfers, and notes for the watchlist. According to reviews, the newsletter is also occasionally perceived as rather limited.
Stability & Security
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.
Regarding stability and reliability, users occasionally report technical issues or longer loading times. Overall, the available reviews in this area do not point to a clearly positive or negative picture.
Customer Support
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.
When it comes to support, users in the reviews report mixed experiences comparatively often. In some cases, poor customer service, unanswered email requests, or a lack of support are mentioned, which is why this area is considered to have room for improvement from the users' perspective.
Details
| Revolut Ltd. | Company | Smartbroker AG |
| 2015 | Founded | 2019 |
| MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 | Regulation | Crypto custodian Tangany GmbH has a BaFin license |
| € 1.50 | Minimum Amount | € 0.01 |
| Photo ID | KYC | eID, Video-ID, PostIdent |
Verdict
Both providers are practically level in our overall rating (4.3 to 4.4).
On disclosed fees you pay €5.90 less at Smartbroker+ per €1,000 purchase.
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.
Smartbroker+ is perceived in the DACH region as a multi-asset broker that combines cryptocurrencies with stocks, ETFs, and derivatives on one platform. With 39 tradable cryptocurrencies and custody via the BaFin-licensed Tangany GmbH, the provider is considered to be on solid regulatory footing. Trading fees of 0.9 % for crypto are in the mid-range among German neobrokers.
The option to set up savings plans from as little as 0.01 € is appreciated, as it enables an especially accessible entry point. The platform is available via app and web and is aimed at investors who want to manage different asset classes centrally. For users who already invest in stocks and ETFs and want to add crypto as an additional component, Smartbroker+ is seen as a practical solution.
Wallet transfers to personal wallets are currently not possible, and staking features are not offered — both are occasionally criticized by users. The limited deposit methods, restricted to SEPA transfers, and the waiting time after registration are also considered to have room for improvement. Smartbroker+ is therefore particularly suitable for securities investors in the DACH region looking for a German broker with BaFin-regulated crypto custody and a broad product range.