How to get a Revolut card

Looking for a card that fits your lifestyle? Whether it's contactless spending on-the-go, shopping online with extra security, or travelling abroad — we've got you covered.

This guide covers how to order, customise, and use your Revolut card wherever life takes you. From virtual cards you can use right away, to sleek metal designs for a premium feel. With Revolut, getting a card is simple, fast, and flexible.

How to order your Revolut card

To get started, you'll need a Revolut account. If you don’t already have one, check out our guide on How to open a Revolut account.

Once your account is set up, ordering your physical card is quick and easy. Here’s what to do next:

1. Open the Revolut app and go to Home
2. Tap the card icon in the top-right
3. Choose Add new → then tap Physical card
4. Swipe through available designs and select your preference
5. Follow the prompts to confirm your delivery and order details

Card designs may vary by plan. Some are only available with paid plans (T&Cs apply).

Physical card fees and delivery options

Fees:

• Standard plan customers get their first card at no cost
• For Plus, Premium, Metal, and Ultra customers, the first two cards are included

Final cost depends on your selected design, any customisation, and delivery type — fees are shown clearly before checkout.

Delivery time and fees:

• Standard plan: paid Standard delivery by default (not tracked), with the option to upgrade to priority delivery for a fee
• Plus plan: free Standard delivery by default (not tracked), with the option to upgrade to priority delivery for a fee (T&Cs apply)
• Premium, Metal, and Ultra plans: free priority with tracking (T&Cs apply)

Virtual cards: instant access

Virtual cards are available across all plans and are perfect for online purchases and contactless spending via mobile wallets. Disposable virtual cards — available on all plans — refresh their details after every transaction, adding an extra layer of protection for one-time purchases or unfamiliar sites.

To generate one, open the app → Cards → Add new → Virtual card.

Add your card to a digital wallet

• How to set up Apple pay
• How to set up Google pay

Where can I use my Revolut card?

Revolut cards are accepted anywhere Visa or Mastercard is supported — that’s over 150 countries. You can:

• Tap and pay in-store using physical or mobile wallets
• Shop online with virtual or physical cards
• Spend in local currencies abroad using competitive FX rates

Spending abroad with your card

Your Revolut card will automatically detect the local currency when you pay abroad. You can:

• Pre-exchange currencies in-app
• Let Revolut convert at the real exchange rate at the point of sale

Weekend markups and fair usage limits may apply depending on your plan. Check the current fees and exchange thresholds below:

Currency exchange

ATM withdrawals

¹If you exceed your free ATM withdrawal limit within a rolling month, Revolut applies a 2% fee of the withdrawal amount or £1 (whichever is higher) for each additional withdrawal. Third-party providers may apply fees.

Lost or compromised card?

If your card has been lost, stolen, or used fraudulently:

1. Open the app → Home → Cards → Tap the affected card
2. Select Freeze to stop all activity
3. Order a replacement directly from the app

We’re monitoring 24/7 — in 2024 alone, we stopped an estimated £632 million in fraud. Stay protected by freezing your card instantly and activating replacements from anywhere.

If you believe you may be a victim of scam while using Revolut, make sure you report it to us as soon as possible.

Try it yourself

Ready to experience smarter card control? Whether you're setting up your first card or upgrading your plan, it’s all handled seamlessly in-app.

Choose your plan

The go-to for everyday spending, transfers, and savings. Choose from 5 plans:

Standard: free

• For the financial basics — everything you need for better money management in one place. Sending money abroad or sticking to a budget has never been easier

Plus: from £3.99/month

• For the smart spender — access additional benefits like better limits for spending abroad and insurance for your purchases

Premium: from £7.99/month

• For elevating the everyday — access exclusive subscriptions, better savings rates, and exchange unlimited amounts of money

Metal: from £14.99/month

• For the global travellers and traders — relax with travel insurance (T&Cs apply), enjoy enhanced limits, and access subscriptions worth £2,100 annually.

Ultra: from £55/month

• For those seeking the best of Revolut — get exceptional benefits like unlimited airport lounge access (T&Cs apply), 3GB monthly global data, partner subscriptions, and cancellation cover (T&Cs apply)

Plan limits and T&Cs apply. Fees may apply for some of the services, visit Revolut's website for full details. Some partner subscriptions may not be available in all locations. Partnership T&Cs apply.

The information provided is accurate as of 4 August 2025, and may not reflect future pricing or product terms. Please refer to the app or website for the most up-to-date details.