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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 24 MIN

Should Revolut Be Your Main Bank Account?

from Banking Without Borders · host Technically Money

In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we ask the big question now that Revolut is a proper UK bank: should it be your main bank account?We break down what actually matters in a main bank account, from trust and FSCS protection to support, savings, rewards, travel spending and everyday usability. We also look at where Revolut genuinely stands out, where it falls short, and whether the app-first experience is enough to replace Barclays, HSBC, Monzo, Lloyds, Starling, Nationwide, Chase or Zopa. We cover: What Revolut’s UK banking status changes  Whether FSCS protection makes Revolut more trustworthy  The strengths and weaknesses of Revolut support  Everyday banking features like pockets, salary sorting and virtual cards  Whether Revolut is still a top choice for travel spending  Why its savings rates may disappoint  Whether RevPoints are worth anything on the free plan  Who Revolut works best for, and who should probably stick with a different bank If you’ve been wondering whether Revolut is finally ready to be your salary account, this episode is for you.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]

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In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we ask the big question now that Revolut is a proper UK bank: should it be your main bank account? We break down what actually matters in a main bank account, from trust and FSCS protection to support, savings, rewards, travel spending and everyday usability. We also look at where Revolut genuinely stands out, where it falls short, and whether the app-first experience is enough to replace Barclays, HSBC, Monzo, Lloyds, Starling, Nationwide, Chase or...

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