{"id":14786,"date":"2026-11-04T03:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novomove.com\/revolut-portugal-review\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T03:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:33:11","slug":"revolut-portugal-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novomove.com\/pt\/revolut-portugal-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolut in Portugal review 2026: who can open an account, fees and the PT IBAN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 24 July 2025, Revolut opened its Portuguese branch and started moving its customers in Portugal to <strong>Portuguese PT50 IBANs<\/strong>.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> On 6 October 2025, it joined <strong>MB WAY<\/strong>, Portugal&#8217;s own payment app.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> For the first time, Revolut looks and works like a Portuguese bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you&#8217;re moving to Portugal from the US, Brazil or Canada, it&#8217;s tempting to plan your banking around it. But <strong>Revolut only opens an account in the country where you legally live<\/strong>.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Until you live in Portugal, you can&#8217;t have a Portuguese Revolut account, and your consulate may want a Portuguese bank account before that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This review gives you <strong>who can open Revolut in Portugal and when<\/strong>, what it costs you in 2026, and what to use before you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-sum\">\n<style>\n.nm-sum,.nm-flow,.nm-qs,.nm-dep,.nm-cost,.nm-stg{font-family:inherit;margin:34px 0 38px;}\n.nm-sum{background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #F2E6BE;border-left:5px solid #F5C518;border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;padding:24px 28px;}\n.nm-k{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6d00;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.nm-sum ul,.nm-qs ol{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n.nm-sum li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;margin:0 0 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14px;position:relative;}\n.nm-sg:before{counter-increment:s;content:counter(s);display:flex;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;font-weight:700;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.nm-sg b{display:block;font-size:15.5px;color:#1B2A4A;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.nm-sg small{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;color:#5a6b8c;display:block;}\n.nm-stg-note{grid-column:1\/-1;font-size:14.5px;color:#5a6b8c;margin-top:4px;}\n.nm-flow p,.nm-qs p,.nm-sum p,.nm-dc p,.nm-cost p{margin-top:0!important;}\n.nm-flow .nm-ft{margin:9px 0 4px!important;}\n.nm-flow .nm-fd{margin:0 0 8px!important;}\n.entry-content ul.wp-block-list,.entry-content ol.wp-block-list{margin:6px 0 26px;padding-left:22px;}\n.entry-content ul.wp-block-list li,.entry-content ol.wp-block-list li{font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:4px;}\n.entry-content ul.wp-block-list li::marker{color:#F5C518;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-dep,.nm-cg{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;}.nm-stg{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}.nm-ci:nth-child(2){border-right:0;}.nm-ci:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #E3E7EF;}}\n@media(max-width:560px){.nm-dep,.nm-cg{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}.nm-ci{border-right:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #E3E7EF;}.nm-ci:last-child{border-bottom:0;}.nm-sum,.nm-qs{padding:20px;}}\n<\/style>\n<p class=\"nm-k\">The short version<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Revolut opens for you only if you&#8217;re <strong>a legal resident of a country it supports<\/strong>, whatever your nationality.<\/li>\n<li>If you live in Portugal, you get a <strong>Portuguese PT50 IBAN<\/strong> from Revolut&#8217;s Portuguese branch, and the Standard plan costs <strong>\u20ac0 a month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you live in the US, Brazil or the UK, you can only open <strong>that country&#8217;s Revolut<\/strong>. If you live in Canada, you can&#8217;t open one at all.<\/li>\n<li>When you move to Portugal, you <strong>close your old Revolut account and open a new one<\/strong>. You can&#8217;t transfer straight between them.<\/li>\n<li>So Revolut <strong>can&#8217;t give you a Portuguese account before you move<\/strong>, for example for your D7 file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need a Portuguese account for your visa file, our <a href=\"\/portugal-bank-account\/\">remote bank account service<\/a> opens one with our partner bank while you&#8217;re still at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-revolut-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Revolut in Portugal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Revolut serves you in Portugal through Revolut Bank UAB&#8217;s Portuguese branch, registered with Banco de Portugal under number 3560.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> It&#8217;s a branch of a Lithuanian bank, so a few things work differently from a Portuguese bank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You get a PT50 IBAN<\/strong> if you live in Portugal, so you can receive your salary and pay by direct debit.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your deposits are covered up to \u20ac100,000 by Lithuania&#8217;s deposit insurance scheme<\/strong>, which also covers Revolut&#8217;s Portuguese branch.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can use MB WAY<\/strong> through Revolut, with a Portuguese mobile phone contract.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-can-open-a-revolut-account-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can open a Revolut account in Portugal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can open one if you&#8217;re over 18 and a legal resident of a country Revolut supports.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Revolut&#8217;s Portuguese price list puts it plainly: the Standard account is for people aged 18 or over <strong>&#8220;com resid\u00eancia em Portugal&#8221;<\/strong>, living in Portugal.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where you live decides it, whatever your nationality.<\/strong> Revolut lets you open an account &#8220;if you live in&#8221; one of its supported countries.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-dep\">\n<div class=\"nm-dc y\"><p class=\"w\">You live in Portugal legally<\/p><h4>You can open Revolut here<\/h4><p>You get the Portuguese branch, a PT50 IBAN and MB WAY, whatever your nationality.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">You live in the US, Brazil or the UK<\/p><h4>You get that country&#8217;s Revolut<\/h4><p>It&#8217;s a separate account. You close it when you move to Portugal.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">You live in Canada<\/p><h4>Revolut doesn&#8217;t open for you<\/h4><p>Canada isn&#8217;t on Revolut&#8217;s list of supported countries for personal accounts.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">You&#8217;re still applying for your visa<\/p><h4>You can&#8217;t open a Portuguese one yet<\/h4><p>You need to live in Portugal first. Open a Portuguese bank account remotely instead.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supported outside Europe:<\/strong> Australia, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK and the US, each with its own Revolut. Mexico is on a waiting list.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not supported: Canada.<\/strong> If you live in Canada, you can&#8217;t open a personal Revolut account.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One account per person.<\/strong> You can only hold one personal Revolut account, even across countries.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-you-have-to-be-a-tax-resident-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have to be a tax resident in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>Revolut asks for legal residence, and it asks you to declare your tax residences<\/strong>, wherever they are.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> It collects them because the international reporting rules CRS and FATCA require it.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Revolut says you&#8217;re usually a tax resident <strong>where you live for six months of the year<\/strong>, and you declare every country where you pay tax.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> So in practice, by the time you live in Portugal, Portugal is usually one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-do-you-need-to-open-revolut-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you need to open Revolut in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You need a mobile number, an email address, your personal details, a valid government-issued ID and a selfie.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Revolut lists the ID documents it accepts on the submission screen in the app.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-qs\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">To open Revolut in Portugal, have ready<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Your Portuguese address, where you now live<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>A valid government-issued ID, the original in your hand<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Proof of address, which Revolut may ask for if your nationality differs from your address<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Your tax residence and tax number<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>A mobile number and an email address<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upload the original.<\/strong> Revolut takes a photo of the physical document, never a copy or a scan.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect a proof of address request<\/strong> if your nationality is different from the country you live in.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> Revolut accepts a bank statement, a utility bill, a signed lease or a letter from a public authority, among others.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"can-you-open-a-revolut-account-before-you-move-to-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you open a Revolut account before you move to Portugal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No, you can&#8217;t open a Portuguese one.<\/strong> Revolut opens your account in the country where you live, so from the US or Brazil you&#8217;d open that country&#8217;s Revolut, and from Canada none at all.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>And you can&#8217;t take it with you.<\/strong> Revolut says that if you move outside the EEA, or between some European countries, you close your account before opening a new one where you now live.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup> You can&#8217;t keep your account &#8220;if you&#8217;re no longer a resident in the country it was opened in&#8221;.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-mf\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Moving your Revolut account to Portugal\">\n<style>\n.nm-mf{background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:20px;padding:30px 28px 26px;margin:30px 0 36px;font-family:inherit;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;position:relative;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-k{grid-column:1\/-1;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F5C518;margin:0 0 6px!important;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 16px 18px;position:relative;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s:not(:nth-last-child(2)):after{content:\"\u2192\";position:absolute;right:-13px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;line-height:24px;text-align:center;z-index:2;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-n{display:flex;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-t{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0!important;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-c{grid-column:1\/-1;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin:8px 0 0!important;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.nm-mf{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:16px;padding:24px 20px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:16px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-n{margin:0;flex:0 0 36px;}\n.nm-mf .nm-mf-s:not(:nth-last-child(2)):after{content:\"\u2193\";right:auto;left:50%;top:auto;bottom:-20px;transform:translateX(-50%);}}\n<\/style>\n<p class=\"nm-mf-k\">Moving to Portugal with a Revolut account from outside Europe<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">1<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You move your whole balance to another bank account in your name<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">2<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You close your old Revolut account<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">3<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You settle in Portugal as a legal resident<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">4<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You open a new Revolut account with Portugal as your country<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-mf-s\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"nm-mf-n\">5<\/span><p class=\"nm-mf-t\">You get your PT50 IBAN from the Portuguese branch<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"nm-mf-c\">Revolut doesn&#8217;t let you transfer directly between your old and new Revolut accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plan the switch.<\/strong> Before you close your old account, you withdraw your whole balance to another account in your name, because direct transfers between your old and new Revolut accounts aren&#8217;t possible.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup> If your stay abroad is only temporary, your account keeps working.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-revolut-count-as-your-portuguese-bank-account-for-the-d7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Revolut count as your Portuguese bank account for the D7?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not before you move<\/strong>, because you can&#8217;t open a Portuguese Revolut account until you live in Portugal. Portugal&#8217;s visa portal doesn&#8217;t itself ask for a Portuguese account, but <strong>the Washington DC embassy&#8217;s D7 checklist asks pensioners and passive-income applicants for one<\/strong>.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So <strong>you open a Portuguese account remotely first<\/strong>, use it for your visa file, and add Revolut once you&#8217;ve moved, if you want it for everyday spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Open suitcases and moving boxes in a bright Portuguese apartment with a tiled kitchen wall\" class=\"wp-image-14785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid-1536x859.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/revolut-portugal-mid.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustrative image.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-revolut-cost-in-portugal-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does Revolut cost in Portugal in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Standard plan costs you \u20ac0 a month<\/strong>, and your first debit card is free.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-cost\">\n<div class=\"nm-ch\">Revolut Standard in Portugal, <span>what you pay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-cg\">\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac0<\/div><div class=\"l\">a month, and your first debit card<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac0<\/div><div class=\"l\">euro cash withdrawals in the EEA<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac1,000<\/div><div class=\"l\">a month of currency exchange without the 1% fee<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac7.99<\/div><div class=\"l\">at most for standard card delivery<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Standard plan:<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cash withdrawals in euros are free in the EEA.<\/strong> Elsewhere, you get 5 withdrawals or \u20ac200 a month free, then you pay <strong>2%, at least \u20ac1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Currency exchange is free up to \u20ac1,000 a month<\/strong>, then you pay 1%. On weekends you pay 1% more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An extra debit card costs \u20ac5.99<\/strong>, and standard card delivery costs <strong>at most \u20ac7.99<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-bars\" role=\"figure\" aria-label=\"Revolut plan prices per month in Portugal, 2026\">\n<style>\n.nm-bars{font-family:inherit;margin:34px 0 38px;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bc{border:1px solid #E3E7EF;border-radius:18px;padding:22px 24px;background:#fff;}\n.nm-bars .nm-k{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5a6b8c;margin:0 0 16px!important;}\n.nm-bars .nm-br{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 74px;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:15px;color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bt{height:22px;background:#F4F6FA;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bt i{display:block;height:100%;background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:6px;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bt i.g{background:#F5C518;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bv{font-weight:700;text-align:right;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bcap{font-size:13.5px;color:#5a6b8c;margin:12px 0 0!important;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-bars .nm-br{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr 64px;font-size:14px;}}\n@media(max-width:700px){.entry-content figure.wp-block-table{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}.entry-content figure.wp-block-table table{min-width:600px;}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"nm-bc\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">Revolut plans in Portugal, per month<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Standard<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i class=\"g\" style=\"width:1%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Plus<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:7.3%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac3.99<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Premium<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:18.2%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac9.99<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Metal<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:32.7%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac17.99<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Ultra<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:100%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac55<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"nm-bcap\">Monthly billing, before 4% stamp duty. Paying yearly costs \u20ac40, \u20ac99, \u20ac175 and \u20ac595. Source: Revolut&#8217;s Portuguese price list, in force from 21 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The paid plans cost \u20ac3.99 to \u20ac55 a month<\/strong>, or less if you pay yearly.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Each adds perks on top of Standard, so check what you&#8217;d actually use before you upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-a-portuguese-iban-on-revolut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get a Portuguese IBAN on Revolut?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Set Portugal as your country of residence and agree to the move when Revolut emails you.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Revolut may ask you for documents about your identity, job, employer, address or other nationalities, and you accept the Portuguese branch&#8217;s terms.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a PT50 IBAN you can:<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Receive your salary<\/strong> straight into Revolut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay by direct debit<\/strong>, utility bills included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skip the extra paperwork<\/strong> some Portuguese companies ask for with a foreign IBAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"revolut-vs-moey-vs-activobank-which-one-fits-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Revolut vs Moey vs ActivoBank: which one fits you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All three cost you \u20ac0 a month on their basic accounts and give you a Portuguese IBAN.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-16\">[16]<\/a><\/sup> Who stands behind your deposits and how you open are what set them apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Revolut Standard<\/th><th>Moey<\/th><th>ActivoBank Conta Simples<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Monthly fee<\/td><td><strong>\u20ac0<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u20ac0<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u20ac0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBAN<\/td><td>Portuguese (PT50)<\/td><td>Portuguese<\/td><td>Portuguese<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Who can open<\/td><td>Legal residents of Portugal, any nationality<\/td><td>Portuguese Citizen Card holders living in Portugal<\/td><td>Citizen Card in the app; residence permit or one of seven passports by video call<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deposit guarantee<\/td><td>Lithuania, up to \u20ac100,000<\/td><td>Portugal, up to \u20ac100,000<\/td><td>Portugal, up to \u20ac100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank<\/td><td>Branch of a Lithuanian bank<\/td><td>Cr\u00e9dito Agr\u00edcola group<\/td><td>Millennium bcp group<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"\/activobank-review\/\">ActivoBank review<\/a> and our <a href=\"\/best-banks-in-portugal-for-expats\/\">guide to the best banks in Portugal for expats<\/a> compare the traditional banks too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"is-revolut-safe-to-use-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Revolut safe to use in Portugal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>Revolut Bank UAB is a bank, and your deposits are covered up to \u20ac100,000<\/strong> by Lithuania&#8217;s deposit insurance scheme.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Its Portuguese branch is registered with Banco de Portugal.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The guarantee is Lithuanian.<\/strong> If you&#8217;d rather your money sit under Portugal&#8217;s own deposit guarantee fund, a Portuguese bank such as Moey or ActivoBank gives you that.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-16\">[16]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-cta\">\n<style>\n.nm-cta{background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(10,15,30,.18);margin:40px 0;font-family:inherit;}\n.nm-cta img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;display:block;margin:0;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-body{padding:38px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-pill{display:inline-block;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;}\n.nm-cta p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);margin:18px 0 22px;}\n.nm-cta p a{color:#F5C518;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-p{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A !important;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-p:hover{background:#E3B30C;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-s{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;color:#fff !important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);padding:14px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-s:hover{background:#fff;color:#1B2A4A !important;}\n@media (max-width:640px){.nm-cta .nm-cta-body{padding:26px 22px;}}\n<\/style>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cta-miradouro.png\" alt=\"A miradouro view over Lisbon rooftops at golden hour\">\n<div class=\"nm-cta-body\">\n<span class=\"nm-cta-pill\">Before you move<\/span>\n<p>Revolut can&#8217;t open a Portuguese account for you until you live here. If you&#8217;re applying for a D7, D8 or D2 visa, we help you open a Portuguese account with our partner bank remotely: <strong>\u20ac300, usually 3 to 4 weeks, no apostille<\/strong>. If you don&#8217;t have a visa appointment yet, or you&#8217;re a Golden Visa investor, the private bank route costs \u20ac500, or \u20ac600 for a joint account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-cta-btns\">\n<a class=\"nm-btn-p\" href=\"\/portugal-bank-account\/\">Open your account remotely<\/a>\n<a class=\"nm-btn-s\" href=\"\/portugal-private-bank-account\/\">See the private bank route<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-foreigners-open-a-revolut-account-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can foreigners open a Revolut account in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, <strong>if you legally live in Portugal<\/strong>. Revolut decides by where you live, so your nationality doesn&#8217;t matter. You may be asked for proof of address if your nationality differs from your country of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-open-a-revolut-account-in-portugal-from-the-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I open a Revolut account in Portugal from the US?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>From the US you can only open a US Revolut account.<\/strong> When you move to Portugal you close it, withdraw your balance first, and open a new account with Portugal as your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-open-a-portuguese-revolut-account-from-brazil-or-canad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I open a Portuguese Revolut account from Brazil or Canada?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>From Brazil you can only open Revolut&#8217;s Brazilian account<\/strong>, and Canada isn&#8217;t a supported country for personal accounts. You open a Portuguese Revolut account once you live in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-to-be-a-portuguese-tax-resident-to-open-revolut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to be a Portuguese tax resident to open Revolut?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>Revolut asks you to be a legal resident and to declare your tax residences<\/strong>, whichever countries they are. Revolut says you&#8217;re usually a tax resident where you live for six months of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-revolut-give-a-portuguese-iban\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Revolut give a Portuguese IBAN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>If Portugal is your country of residence, Revolut&#8217;s Portuguese branch gives you a PT50 IBAN<\/strong> once you agree to the move. You can then receive your salary and pay direct debits with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-use-a-revolut-account-for-my-d7-visa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use a Revolut account for my D7 visa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not before you move.<\/strong> You can&#8217;t open a Portuguese Revolut account until you live in Portugal, and some consulates, such as Washington DC, ask for a Portuguese bank account in your D7 file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-revolut-free-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Revolut free in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>The Standard plan costs \u20ac0 a month<\/strong>, euro cash withdrawals in the EEA are free, and currency exchange is free up to \u20ac1,000 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-revolut-work-with-mb-way\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Revolut work with MB WAY?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>Revolut joined MB WAY on 6 October 2025.<\/strong> You need a Portuguese mobile phone contract to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-my-money-safe-with-revolut-in-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is my money safe with Revolut in Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, up to \u20ac100,000. <strong>Your deposits are covered by Lithuania&#8217;s deposit insurance scheme<\/strong>, because Revolut&#8217;s Portuguese branch belongs to Revolut Bank UAB in Lithuania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-happens-to-my-revolut-account-if-i-move-to-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens to my Revolut account if I move to Portugal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From outside Europe, you close it and open a new one in Portugal.<\/strong> Revolut doesn&#8217;t allow direct transfers between the old and new accounts, so move your balance to another account in your name first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-revolut-better-than-moey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Revolut better than Moey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on what you want. <strong>Both cost \u20ac0 a month and give you a Portuguese IBAN.<\/strong> Revolut opens for foreign residents and adds free currency exchange up to \u20ac1,000 a month, while Moey needs a Portuguese Citizen Card and sits under Portugal&#8217;s deposit guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-have-two-revolut-accounts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I have two Revolut accounts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>You can only hold one personal Revolut account, even across countries.<\/strong> You can add a joint account or a Pro account to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sources-and-how-we-checked\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources and how we checked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We checked every rule and fee on 4 November 2026 against Revolut&#8217;s own Portuguese terms, price list and help centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"source-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/profile-and-plan\/getting-started-with-revolut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Getting started with Revolut&#8221;<\/a>: eligibility, one account per person, what you need to open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/transfers\/inbound-transfers\/how-to-receive-money-from-another-bank\/what-account-details-should-i-use-to-transfer-money-to-my-revolut-account\/question-switching-to-a-portuguese-iban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Getting a Portuguese IBAN&#8221; and page footers<\/a>: Revolut Bank UAB, branch in Portugal, Banco de Portugal number 3560.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.revolut.com\/terms_and_conditions\/pdf\/pre_rio_18f7b306_1.5.5_1792685459_pt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Bank UAB, Portuguese branch price list, in force from 21 October 2026<\/a>: Standard account, plan prices, cash withdrawals, exchange, cards, deposit protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/transfers\/inbound-transfers\/how-to-receive-money-from-another-bank\/what-account-details-should-i-use-to-transfer-money-to-my-revolut-account\/question-switching-to-a-portuguese-iban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Getting a Portuguese IBAN&#8221;<\/a>: eligibility for the PT IBAN and what it lets you do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/profile-and-plan\/profile-plan\/verifying-identity\/what-countries-are-supported\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Where you can sign up for Revolut&#8221;<\/a>: supported countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eco.sapo.pt\/2025\/07\/24\/revolut-lanca-finalmente-iban-portugues-pt50-e-integracao-com-mb-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ECO, 24 July 2025<\/a>: launch of PT50 IBANs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eco.sapo.pt\/2025\/10\/06\/revolut-chega-a-acordo-com-a-sibs-e-entra-oficialmente-no-mb-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ECO, 6 October 2025<\/a>: Revolut joins MB WAY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.revolut.com\/terms_and_conditions\/pdf\/termos_e_condi_es_mb_way_d84021e9_1.0.2_1772717297_pt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut, MB WAY terms and conditions, from 5 March 2026<\/a>: requirements, including a Portuguese mobile contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/help\/profile-and-plan\/profile-plan\/profile-settings\/update-personal-details\/update-my-tax-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help, &#8220;Update my tax information&#8221;<\/a>: tax residence declaration, CRS and FATCA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/profile-and-plan\/profile-plan\/verifying-identity\/how-do-i-verify-my-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Verify my identity&#8221;<\/a>: document rules and proof of address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/profile-and-plan\/profile-plan\/verifying-identity\/accepted-proof-of-address-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Accepted proof of address documents&#8221;<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.revolut.com\/en-PT\/help\/profile-and-plan\/profile-plan\/profile-settings\/how-do-i-change-my-country-of-residence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revolut Help (Portugal), &#8220;Change my address&#8221;<\/a>: moving country and closing your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vistos.mne.gov.pt\/en\/national-visas\/necessary-documentation\/means-of-subsistence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal&#8217;s visa portal, means of subsistence<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-14\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtondc.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt\/files\/d7_residency_visa_for_establishment_of_residence_for_pensioners_people_living_on_their_own_income_-_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embassy of Portugal in Washington DC, D7 checklist, 10 November 2025<\/a>: Portuguese bank account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moey.pt\/en\/open-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moey, open an account<\/a>: fees and who can open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activobank.pt\/en\/ajuda\/Pages\/how-can-i-open-an-account.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ActivoBank, &#8220;How can I open an account?&#8221;<\/a>: opening routes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref{font-size:.72em;line-height:0;vertical-align:super;margin-left:2px;}\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref a{color:#1a5fb4;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;}\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n.entry-content li[id^=\"source-\"]{scroll-margin-top:110px;}\n.entry-content li[id^=\"source-\"]:target{background:#FFFBF0;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can foreigners open a Revolut account in Portugal?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, if you legally live in Portugal. 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