Revolut vs WISE: Who Has The Best Travel Card?

In this episode, Jonny and Jan put Revolut and Wise head-to-head to settle which is actually the better card for spending abroad this summer — then ask the bigger question: are either of them the best option out there? Using live data pulled from both providers on 9 June, they break down the real cost of spending £2,000 across six countries, the ATM fee traps nobody mentions, and the cheaper alternatives most travellers overlook.The two completely different ways Wise and Revolut charge you — and why one is far less transparent than the otherReal fees for spending £2,000 abroad in the USA, Spain, Thailand, Morocco, Indonesia and AustraliaThe £1,000 monthly threshold that quietly makes Revolut Standard more expensiveATM withdrawal fees compared, and why even Revolut Ultra (£55/month) still won't give you unlimited free cashWise's Smart Conversion vs Revolut's "all-or-nothing" rule — and the decline trap that can leave you stuck at checkoutWhy holding 40+ currencies matters for freelancers and digital nomadsThe cheaper alternatives: First Direct, Chase, Monzo, Trade Republic and Trading 212The honest debate: if you only travel once a year, is switching even worth it?Data spreadsheet linked here. Rates were accurate at the time of recording and may have changed.Join the new Banking Without Borders Discord community https://link.bankingwithoutborders.co.uk/discordSubscribe on YouTubehttps://link.technicallymoney.com/oy8eCheck out our website DepositScout.com for the latest savings rates. Connect with us (via LinkedIn)Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-peaseGot a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at [email protected]