Compare Interactive Brokers vs Revolut

Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Interactive Brokers stacks up against Revolut!

Interactive Brokers vs Revolut
open account	Visit broker	Visit broker
overall rating	4.8 / 5.0	4.0 / 5.0
overall pros	Broad product portfolio Low fees Great and diverse research tools	Free stocks Fast and easy account opening Great mobile trading platform
overall cons	Funding and withdrawal only through bank transfer Complicated account opening process Not user-friendly and complicated desktop trading platform	Limited product portfolio Basic research and missing educational tools Poor customer service
fees	4 stars Low trading fees Transparent fee structure Inactivity fee	5 stars No withdrawal fee No inactivity fee Free stock trading 0.01% annual custody fee
account opening	3 stars Fully digital No minimum deposit for most accounts Slow Not user-friendly Confusing messages throughout the process	5 stars Fast Fully digital No minimum deposit Available only for Metal accounts
deposit and withdrawal	2 stars Several account base currencies No charge for the first withdrawal each month Credit/Debit card not available Slow withdrawal - over 3 days	4 stars Credit/Debit card available Free withdrawal No deposit fee For trading, you can use only USD-accounts
web trading platform	4 stars User-friendly Clear fee report Two-step (safer) login Limited customizability (for charts, workspace)	-
mobile trading platform	4 stars Two-step (safer) login Good search function Innovative functions (e.g. chatbot) Not user-friendly	4 stars User-friendly Good search function Modern design Limited order types No price alerts
desktop trading platform	3 stars Good variety of order types Two-step (safer) login Price alerts Not user-friendly Poor search function	-
markets and products	5 stars Stock ETF Forex Fund Bond Options Futures CFD Crypto	1 stars Stock Crypto
research	4 stars Quality news flow Good set of analytical tools Fundamental data available Not user-friendly	1 stars User-friendly Live market data Limited interactive charting No trading ideas No fundamental data available
customer service	4 stars Live chat Fast response time Relevant answers Email ticketing looks like from the 90's	1 stars Great chatbot Only pre-recorded answers on the phone Not answering live chat Missing email support
education	5 stars Demo account Educational videos Good production quality Courses only available to members	0 stars No demo account No trading platform tutorial videos No educational videos
safety	Listed on stock exchange Negative balance protection Regulated by top-tier financial authorities	Majority of clients belong to a top-tier financial authority High level of investor protection Banking background Not listed on stock exchange Financial information is not publicly available
recommended for	Traders who prefer low fees and a professional trading environment	Beginners and investors focusing on the US market

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