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Charles Schwab vs Revolut

Compare Charles Schwab and Revolut side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Investors who want brokerage, trading, and advice options

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P…

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Revolut

Revolut

Beginners wanting integrated banking and investing

Revolut is a UK-based fintech offering stocks, ETFs, crypto, a robo-advisor, and an ISA through a single mobi…

Head-to-head comparison

Charles Schwab vs Revolut
Feature Charles Schwab Revolut
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 online commission for listed stocks and ETFs; US OTC equities $6.95 1-10 free trades/month by plan; above allowance: 0.25% per order (min EUR 1); Ultra and Trading Pro: 0.12% per order
Regulators SIPC, FDIC, CFTC, NFA FCA, Bank of Lithuania, SEC, FINRA
Best for Investors who want brokerage, trading, and advice options Beginners wanting integrated banking and investing
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Funds
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Fractional Shares
Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
Margin
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Savings Vaults
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Isa
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Pros & cons

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Pros

  • $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions reduce trading costs
  • $0 brokerage opening, maintenance, and account minimums
  • Stock Slices let clients buy S&P 500 fractional shares from $5
  • paperMoney offers simulated trading on thinkorswim platforms
  • Schwab Intelligent Portfolios has no advisory fee or commissions
  • Treasuries trade online for $0 commission
  • Investor Checking has no monthly service or foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • Options carry a $0.65 per-contract fee
  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades add a $25 service charge
  • US OTC equities cost $6.95 online
  • Other mutual funds can cost up to $74.95 per purchase
  • Stock Slices are limited to S&P 500 companies
  • Day trading on thinkorswim requires margin approval and $25,000 equity
  • Futures and forex accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Direct crypto cannot currently be traded in a Schwab brokerage account
Revolut

Revolut

Pros

  • No minimum deposit
  • No inactivity, custody or withdrawal fees
  • Fractional shares from GBP/USD 1
  • Stocks and Shares ISA available for UK users
  • Robo-advisor available in the US, EEA, and Singapore
  • Revolut X offers low crypto fees (0% maker, 0.09% taker)
  • Integrated banking, payments, and investing in one app
  • Multi-currency account with 25+ currencies

Cons

  • Limited free trades per month on basic plans (1 on Standard)
  • 0.25% commission above free-trade allowance; higher than dedicated discount brokers
  • Crypto fees start at 1.49% on Standard/Plus plans (volume-tiered)
  • No demo account
  • No options or futures trading
  • No SIPP (personal pension) available
  • Web platform with TradingView charts limited to Ultra and Trading Pro subscribers
  • FX conversion fee of up to 0.5% applies when trading in a non-account currency
Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P 500 Stock Slices, and automated portfolios.

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Revolut

Revolut

Revolut is a UK-based fintech offering stocks, ETFs, crypto, a robo-advisor, and an ISA through a single mobile-first app with integrated banking services.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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