Two brokers collide on the same stage, trading breadth against a simpler, bundled app. The axis of tension is cost versus access.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose BlackBull Markets for 24/5 live chat support.
Choose if…
Choose BlackBull Markets for short selling. Choose Revolut for fractional shares and 2,000+ US and EU stocks. Choose Revolut for a single app that blends banking, payments, and investing.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | No minimum | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | BlackBull Markets | Revolut |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Fail |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Fail | Fail |
The scores are close: BlackBull Markets rates 3.7/5 and Revolut rates 3.8/5. Revolut has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
BlackBull Markets starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Revolut. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
BlackBull Markets requires no minimum deposit required. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Revolut.
Both BlackBull Markets and Revolut hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, BlackBull Markets provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
BlackBull Markets lists maximum leverage of 20:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
BlackBull Markets charges $6 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Revolut are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
BlackBull Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, DXtrade, MetaTrader 4, while Revolut supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. BlackBull Markets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and TradingView and DXtrade and MetaTrader 4. Revolut has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Revolut offers commission-free stock trading while BlackBull Markets does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
Revolut scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Revolut wins for low cost trading due to commission-free trades.
Revolut is FCA regulated with FSCS protection up to £85,000.
Revolut offers fractional shares, real ownership, and dividends.
BlackBull offers DMA access and broad platform coverage.
Revolut provides a simple, single app for banking and investing.
| 0.6 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardApple PayGoogle Pay |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit card |
|---|
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free (standard plan); subject to fair use policy |
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| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | No |
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| Regulators | FSC FMA | FCA CBI |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 TradingView DXtrade MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
|---|
| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
|---|
BlackBull Markets and Revolut are closely matched, but Revolut's commission-free trades mark the clearest differentiator against BlackBull's paid trading model.
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