This matchup pits Revolut’s all-in-one app approach against Vantage’s multi-platform CFD focus. The tension centers on long-term ownership versus CFD-centric trading access.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose Revolut if you want commission-free trades on select plans and real stock ownership in a single app.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | N/A | $50 |
| Spreads from | N/A | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | N/A | $6/lot |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Revolut | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | — |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Pass | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Fail | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
Revolut and Vantage share the same editorial score of 3.8/5. One concrete differentiator: platform availability and account types differ between them.
Vantage starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Revolut. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
Vantage requires $50. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Revolut.
Both Revolut and Vantage 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, Vantage 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.
Vantage 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.
Vantage 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.
Revolut supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, while Vantage supports DXtrade, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. Vantage has exclusive access to DXtrade and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
Revolut offers commission-free stock trading while Vantage 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.
Both Revolut and Vantage are covered by a compensation scheme according to our data, providing an additional safety net for your stock investments. Confirm the specific scheme and coverage limit that applies to your account before depositing.
Choose Vantage if…
Choose Vantage if you need 24/5 live chat and phone support and access to short selling across multiple platforms.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
Revolut wins for low-cost trading thanks to commission-free trades on select plans.
Equally matched; both are regulated by top-tier authorities with compensation schemes.
Revolut wins for long-term investing with fractional shares and real ownership.
Vantage wins for active traders with MT4/MT5, TradingView, and advanced charting.
Revolut suits beginners with simple onboarding and fractional shares.
Vantage wins for global access with eight exchanges.
| N/A |
| 0.6 pips |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank TransferCredit CardDebit CardApple PayGoogle Pay | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank TransferCard | Bank transferCardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free (standard plan); subject to fair use policy | Free |
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| Commission-free | Yes | No |
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| Fractional shares | Yes | No |
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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 | No | Yes |
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| Regulators | CBI FCA | CIMA FCA ASIC |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile | DXtrade MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | 2 offers | None |
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Revolut and Vantage are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is Revolut's commission-free trading on select plans.
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 3.8 / 5
Score 3.8 / 5
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