Verdict
- Revolut scores higher overall (7.0 vs 6.9 out of 10).
- Revolut is clearly stronger on: FX & international, Limits & ATM.
- For 1,500 EUR/month of spend, Revolut comes out about 15 EUR a year ahead on base-tier terms.
Revolut is a good fit for
- Frequent travellers
Stronger on: FX & international, Limits & ATM
Wise Card is a good fit for
- Frequent travellers
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Revolut | Wise Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 5 | 12 |
| Availability | 100 | 100 |
| FX & international | 100 | 83 |
| Product features | 70 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 75 | 75 |
| Credit & financing | – | 30 |
| Limits & ATM | 64 | 51 |
| Transparency | 79 | 86 |
| Best for Cashback | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Best for Travel | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Best for High Spenders | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Best for Low Fees | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Best E-Money Card | 8.9 | 8.3 |
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Card type
Debit cardShow source
Card type: Debit card
Source states (paraphrased): Select the option to order your Wise debit card
Source: How to use the Wise card abroad: for Brits
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Network
Visa*Show source
Network: Visa
Visa in Ireland and the EEA; network depends on issuing country
Source states (paraphrased): In Ireland and across the EEA, the Wise card is a Visa debit card.
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Visa in Ireland and the EEA; network depends on issuing country
Custody model
Custodial*Show source
Custody model: Custodial
The provider holds the funds
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: custodial
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
The provider holds the funds
Custodial*Show source
Custody model: Custodial
The provider holds the funds
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: custodial
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
The provider holds the funds
Tiers / plans
Standard (free) · Plus €3.99/mo · Premium €9.99/mo · Metal €17.99/mo · Ultra €60/mo*Show source
Tiers / plans: Standard (free) · Plus €3.99/mo · Premium €9.99/mo · Metal €17.99/mo · Ultra €60/mo
Austria
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Austria
Fees
Monthly fee
Free*Show source
Monthly fee: Free
Standard plan; paid plans €3.99–€60/month (Austria)
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Standard plan; paid plans €3.99–€60/month (Austria)
Free*Show source
Monthly fee: Free
No subscription required
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
No subscription required
Physical card fee
€7*Show source
Physical card fee: €7
Ireland page; one-time card order fee
Source states (paraphrased): Ordering a physical card | €7
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Ireland page; one-time card order fee
Virtual card fee
Free*Show source
Virtual card fee: Free
Ireland page
Source states (paraphrased): Generating digital cards | Free
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Ireland page
Replacement fee
€4*Show source
Replacement fee: €4
Ireland page; free if the card was expiring
Source states (paraphrased): Replacing a card | €4 - unless it was expiring in which case it’s free
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Ireland page; free if the card was expiring
FX fee
0%*Show source
FX fee: 0%
Standard: weekday exchange up to €1,000/month without extra fee; above that a 1% fair usage fee, plus 1% on weekends
Source states (paraphrased): Currency exchange amount with no additional fees, Mon - Fri ... €1,000/month limit Additional weekend currency exchange fees 1%
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Standard: weekday exchange up to €1,000/month without extra fee; above that a 1% fair usage fee, plus 1% on weekends
0.43%*Show source
FX fee: 0.43%
From; varies by currency pair; 0% when spending a currency you hold
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
From; varies by currency pair; 0% when spending a currency you hold
Top-up fee
Free*Show source
Top-up fee: Free
Domestic bank transfer only; other payment methods have varying fees
Source states (paraphrased): it’s free if you send a domestic bank transfer to your Wise account details
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Domestic bank transfer only; other payment methods have varying fees
ATM fee
2%*Show source
ATM fee: 2%
After the monthly free allowance
Source states (paraphrased): A 2% fee applies once you go over the monthly limit.
Source: Revolut Premium (Austria)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
After the monthly free allowance
2.69%*Show source
ATM fee: 2.69%
Eurozone-issued cards, above the free allowance; ATM operators may add fees
Source: Card payments abroad from France: what are the fees
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Eurozone-issued cards, above the free allowance; ATM operators may add fees
Free ATM allowance
€200/month*Show source
Free ATM allowance: €200/month
Standard: €200 or 5 withdrawals per month; Plus €200, Premium €400, Metal €800
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Standard: €200 or 5 withdrawals per month; Plus €200, Premium €400, Metal €800
€250/month*Show source
Free ATM allowance: €250/month
Eurozone-issued cards; no limit on the number of free withdrawals
Source: Card payments abroad from France: what are the fees
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Eurozone-issued cards; no limit on the number of free withdrawals
Other fees & markups
2% fair usage fee (min. €1) per transaction after the plan's rolling monthly limitShow source
Other fees & markups: 2% fair usage fee (min. €1) per transaction after the plan's rolling monthly limit
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Conversion fee when spending a currency not held in the account · Fee may apply to get or replace the card · ATM withdrawals free only up to a certain amount*Show source
Other fees & markups: Conversion fee when spending a currency not held in the account · Fee may apply to get or replace the card · ATM withdrawals free only up to a certain amount
Spending a currency you hold is free
Source states (paraphrased): There may be a fee to get or replace your card.
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Spending a currency you hold is free
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
0%*Show source
Base cashback: 0%
No cashback on personal plans; card spending earns RevPoints (Standard: 1 point per €10) for travel benefits
Source states (paraphrased): RevPoints: Earn 1 point per €10 spent (Standard)
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
No cashback on personal plans; card spending earns RevPoints (Standard: 1 point per €10) for travel benefits
0%*Show source
Base cashback: 0%
No cashback on card spending (owner research)
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: Wise has no cashback on card spending.
Source: https://wise.com/de/help/articles/b8sVSdAzytqVamfajSirb
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
No cashback on card spending (owner research)
Cashback type
Points*Show source
Cashback type: Points
RevPoints, redeemable for air miles and Stays discounts
Source states (paraphrased): RevPoints are earned through everyday spending, turning card purchases into travel benefits like air miles and Stays discount
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
RevPoints, redeemable for air miles and Stays discounts
None*Show source
Cashback type: None
No cashback on card spending (owner research); Wise's 'balance cashback' is interest on the balance, recorded as interest
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: Wise has no cashback on card spending.
Source: https://wise.com/de/help/articles/b8sVSdAzytqVamfajSirb
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
No cashback on card spending (owner research); Wise's 'balance cashback' is interest on the balance, recorded as interest
Interest on balance
1%*Show source
Interest on balance: 1%
Instant Access Savings (EUR) on the Standard plan, variable; higher rates on paid plans
Source states (paraphrased): Instant Access Savings (EUR) Interest is shown in p.a. (variable). T&Cs apply 1% p.a.
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Instant Access Savings (EUR) on the Standard plan, variable; higher rates on paid plans
2.4%*Show source
Interest on balance: 2.4%
Balance cashback for EEA customers on USD balances (September 2026, annualised, variable); EUR 1.20%, GBP 2.20%; 30% Belgian withholding tax deducted; minimum balance applies
Source states (paraphrased): Für anrechnungsfähige Guthaben auf Wise-Konten im September 2026 zahlte Wise einen annualisierten Cashback-Satz von: 1,20% für jeden EUR-Betrag 2,20% für jeden GBP-Betrag 2,40% für jeden USD-Betrag
Source: https://wise.com/de/help/articles/b8sVSdAzytqVamfajSirb
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Balance cashback for EEA customers on USD balances (September 2026, annualised, variable); EUR 1.20%, GBP 2.20%; 30% Belgian withholding tax deducted; minimum balance applies
Credit & financing
Credit line
NoShow source
Credit line: No
Source states (paraphrased): you’re not borrowing any money
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Spend own balance directly
YesShow source
Spend own balance directly: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): the money is coming directly from the balance in your Wise Account
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Availability
Available in
EEA*Show source
Available in: EEA
Personal accounts; other supported regions listed on the help page
Source: Where you can sign up for Revolut
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 50%
Personal accounts; other supported regions listed on the help page
Australia, Brazil, Canada, EEA, Switzerland, GF, GP, MQ, YT, RE, BL, MF, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, FK, GG, GI, IM, JE, KY, AD, MC, PM, SX, United States*Show source
Available in: Australia, Brazil, Canada, EEA, Switzerland, GF, GP, MQ, YT, RE, BL, MF, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, FK, GG, GI, IM, JE, KY, AD, MC, PM, SX, United States
Personal customers; USA except residents of Nevada; Thailand only for accounts registered on or after 21 January 2026; business customers in Malaysia excluded; includes French overseas departments/regions and UK-linked European microstates and overseas territories
Source states (paraphrased): The Wise card is available to personal customers that live in these countries and regions:
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Personal customers; USA except residents of Nevada; Thailand only for accounts registered on or after 21 January 2026; business customers in Malaysia excluded; includes French overseas departments/regions and UK-linked European microstates and overseas territories
Not available in
Hong Kong*Show source
Not available in: Hong Kong
Cards are blocked on moving to Hong Kong; no new card offered
Source states (paraphrased): If you move to Hong Kong, we have to automatically block your Wise cards
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Cards are blocked on moving to Hong Kong; no new card offered
Account / spend currencies
EUR*Show source
Account / spend currencies: EUR
Austrian accounts; multi-currency accounts available
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Austrian accounts; multi-currency accounts available
EUR · GBP · USD · and many moreShow source
Account / spend currencies: EUR · GBP · USD · and many more
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Own IBAN / bank details
YesShow source
Own IBAN / bank details: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): move your salary by sharing your account number or IBAN with your employer
Source: https://www.revolut.com/en-AT/bank-account/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Yes*Show source
Own IBAN / bank details: Yes
Personal accounts; business accounts may pay a one-time setup fee
Source states (paraphrased): Getting account details is free for personal accounts.
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Personal accounts; business accounts may pay a one-time setup fee
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
Apple Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Just link them to Apple Pay or Google Pay and start spending securely right away.
Source: https://www.revolut.com/en-AT/cards/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
YesShow source
Apple Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): add them to a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Google Pay
YesShow source
Google Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Just link them to Apple Pay or Google Pay and start spending securely right away.
Source: https://www.revolut.com/en-AT/cards/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
YesShow source
Google Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): add them to a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Physical card
Yes*Show source
Physical card: Yes
Standard card; delivery and customisation fees apply
Source states (paraphrased): Available on Standard plans The new banking standard Elevate your everyday spend with our iconic Standard card
Source: https://www.revolut.com/en-AT/cards/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Standard card; delivery and customisation fees apply
YesShow source
Physical card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): This applies to both physical and digital cards.
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Virtual card
Yes*Show source
Virtual card: Yes
All plans
Source states (paraphrased): Available on all plans Virtually, indestructible Always losing your cards? Go virtual
Source: https://www.revolut.com/en-AT/cards/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
All plans
YesShow source
Virtual card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): This applies to both physical and digital cards.
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
ATM withdrawals
YesShow source
ATM withdrawals: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Withdrawing cash from ATMs is free up to a certain amount.
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Airport lounge access
No*Show source
Airport lounge access: No
Standard: available for purchase only; included on higher paid plans
Source states (paraphrased): Airport lounge access: Available for purchase (Standard)
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Standard: available for purchase only; included on higher paid plans
Security & custody
Regulation / licences
Revolut Bank UAB, licensed by the European Central Bank and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania · Crypto: Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd, CASP licence of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under MiCAShow source
Regulation / licences: Revolut Bank UAB, licensed by the European Central Bank and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania · Crypto: Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd, CASP licence of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under MiCA
Source states (paraphrased): Revolut Bank UAB is licensed by the European Central Bank and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania.
Source: Compare Revolut plans (Austria)
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Wise Europe SA: authorised payment institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium*Show source
Regulation / licences: Wise Europe SA: authorised payment institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium
EU entity
Source states (paraphrased): In the EU, Wise Europe SA is an authorised payment institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium.
Source: How our EU entity, Wise Europe SA, safeguards customer funds | Wise Help Centre
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 75%
EU entity
Deposit protection
No*Show source
Deposit protection: No
Funds safeguarded (cash at commercial banks and money market funds), not covered by the Belgian Deposit Guarantee Scheme; Assets investment feature has separate Estonian Guarantee Fund protection
Source states (paraphrased): our payment services aren't subject to the Belgian Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Source: How our EU entity, Wise Europe SA, safeguards customer funds | Wise Help Centre
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Funds safeguarded (cash at commercial banks and money market funds), not covered by the Belgian Deposit Guarantee Scheme; Assets investment feature has separate Estonian Guarantee Fund protection
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Revolut
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs+0 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs+0 EUR
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual value0 EUR
Wise Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−15 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs+0 EUR
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual value-15 EUR
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers