Revolut

Revolut is an online multi-currency account and money transfer app that may help international students manage their finances while studying abroad. The service works fully through its mobile app, so students can open an account, hold different currencies, and spend with a card without visiting a branch, depending on availability in their home country and study destination.

What Is Revolut?

Revolut is a financial app used by 75+ million customers worldwide. It combines a multi-currency account, international transfers, and a payment card in one place. Students can hold up to 36 currencies in the app, send money to 160+ countries, and spend in 150+ currencies. In some regions the service operates through licensed banks, such as its UK bank entity, while in others it provides regulated e-money services, so protections and features vary by country.

The app also includes practical extras for daily life abroad, such as virtual cards for safer online payments, spending analytics for budgeting, and instant transfers between Revolut users.

Key Benefits for International Students

• One app to hold up to 36 currencies, which can make it easier to manage money between your home country and your study destination.
• A physical or virtual card for spending in 150+ currencies, useful from day one when shops and services abroad expect card payments.
• Fee-free ATM withdrawals up to a monthly limit and currency exchange within a monthly fair-usage allowance on the free Standard plan.
• Instant transfers between Revolut users, which can be a simple way to receive support from family members who also use the app.

Who Is It For?

The app may suit international students who want everyday money management in one place: spending abroad, exchanging currencies, tracking living costs, and sending or receiving money across borders. It can be especially practical for students whose families also use the app, since transfers between users are quick and free.

Pricing and Fees

The Standard plan is free and covers most everyday student needs. Optional paid tiers add higher limits and extra benefits for a monthly fee; in the UK these range from a few pounds to a premium tier, and prices vary by country. Usage-based fees apply in some cases, such as currency exchange beyond the monthly fair-usage allowance, a small surcharge on weekend exchanges, and ATM withdrawals above the monthly limit. Because fees and plan prices differ by country and change over time, students should confirm current costs on the current pricing page before relying on the service.

Supported Languages

Language support details are not currently listed in our records, so students should check the app or contact the provider directly to confirm which languages are available for the interface and customer support.

When to Use This Service

Consider Revolut when you arrive in a new country and need a card to spend right away, when you want to hold both your home currency and your study destination’s currency, or when family members who use the app want to send you money quickly. It is designed for everyday money management, not for academic guidance, visas, or accommodation, so it works best alongside your study-abroad planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Revolut free for students?

A: The Standard plan is free, with optional paid plans that add higher limits and benefits. Some actions carry usage fees, so students should review the current pricing for their country before relying on the app.

Q: Can I use Revolut in my study destination?

A: The service is available in many countries worldwide, but features and protections vary by region. Students should confirm that the app supports both their home country and their study destination before signing up.

Q: Is Revolut a bank?

A: In some regions it operates through licensed banks, such as its UK bank entity, while in others it provides regulated e-money services. Deposit protection depends on the entity serving your country, so check what applies to you.

Q: How can my family send me money?

A: Transfers between Revolut users are quick and easy, and the service also supports international transfers to 160+ countries. Fees and delivery times depend on the route, currencies, and plan.