Revolut Not That Friendly For Crypto

idestroy (49) · 7 years ago

@kingscrown it is timely information for me.
Thanks for post about Revolution. I voted you.

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bunix (38) · 7 years ago

same here i was thinking about opening an account with them, thanks for the heads up 'kingscrown'

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idestroy (49) · 7 years ago

@bunix thanks, I appreciation for your opinion. A lot of application for to knowledge .

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skycornish (55) · 7 years ago

I haven't heard of Revolut yet, thanks for the heads up! Upvoted!

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grizgal (55) · 7 years ago

So if you can’t transfer in or out you are relying on them for storage, using them as a trusted third party which completely undermines the entire concept of crypto.

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upcyclist (26) · 7 years ago

Agreed--it sounds like they'd only be useful for cryptocoin if you really wanted their app as your wallet. If you already have a wallet, you don't need them. I can transfer from my existing phone or PC wallet straight to coinbase.

And the fact that their rates are so lovely is meaningless if I have to pay another fee to transfer it to someone who will actually convert it to fiat for me!

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grizgal (55) · 7 years ago

Worse, the article said you cannot withdraw or deposit coins. So you could buy btc but the only thing you could do with it is transfer to another user on the platform or sell it. None of these transactions are on chain which completely defeats the concept of using crypto!

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steveuk (59) · 7 years ago

They have a European Banking Licence, not many companies can claim that. The bank is good for some things, but they will not risk their licence for the sake of shifting cryptocurrency. They are a real bank, they are not a blockchain bank.

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grizgal (55) · 7 years ago

So they are jumping on the bandwagon by pretending to offer crypto services but in reality, offering nothing of value.

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steveuk (59) · 7 years ago

Well you could look at it that way, but it is just a way of gambling just the same as any exchange. You can purchase crypto wait for it to go up or down then exchange it for fiat taking your winnings or losses.

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grizgal (55) · 7 years ago

I know exchanges are often used like that but after the multiple thefts/ frauds/ hacks/ bankruptcies you have to be mad to keep coins on an exchange.
In addition you do t really own the crypto (as you don’t have the private keys) and are in no way taking part in the crypto movement as you cannot transfer value in any way, or run Dapps using ethereum etc etc.
You don’t even know if they actually have the crypto you notionally hold in your account!
I’ll be staying clear.

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steveuk (59) · 7 years ago (edited)

It's not an exchange, it's a real bank, with a European Banking Licence, that means your funds are protected upto 100,000 Euros. If the bank fails the European Market Quangos will repay your loss.

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grizgal (55) · 7 years ago

Ok But how do you use your crypto for anything other than buying and selling?

upcyclist (26) · 7 years ago

Agreed. It really sounds like if you just want a bank that will help you say "I play with cryptocurrencies" (or don't mind 2-4 extra transactions because you already have a Revolut account anyway), then Revolut is a fine choice. If you actually want to use the full functionality of crypto, then stick with blockchain wallets/exchanges/etc. until a traditional bank makes a more solid attempt.

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steveuk (59) · 7 years ago (edited)

I use Revolut, if I need to get cash from crypto I send the crypto to coinbase, then sell it for euro, then send it to Revolut. This takes a day or two.

This keeps it away from my main bank accounts.

Revolut's exchange rates for foreign fiat currency are the best I have ever seen.

It works for me.

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idestroy (49) · 7 years ago

@steveuk thanks for post the procedure to use Revolut it help me to understand the tech.
I like your post. I voted you.

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steveuk (59) · 7 years ago

Cheers I appreciate that. Revolut is not perfect, but it can help in certain matters.

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idestroy (49) · 7 years ago

Thanks for answer my opinion to your Revolution post @steveuk. I did no follow Revolution yet.

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mammasitta (70) · 7 years ago (edited)

I agree! That’s how I handle it as well and it works perfectly for me!!!

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upcyclist (26) · 7 years ago

That's cool--it sounds like you already had an account with them, too, in which case any crypto capability is just icing on the cake.

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farazali1850 (37) · 7 years ago

Nice post and good job dear

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saqibafridi1913 (25) · 7 years ago

good job

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socky (72) · 7 years ago

What is needed is an investment group of Steemians that provide business loans very much like a bank does. Then no need to get a bank loan.

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cryptounclerico (25) · 7 years ago

Agreed for now, true cryptocurrency ownership via Revolut isn't acheivable, but my understanding, they are working on a solution. I think Revolut does a fairly good job for beginners in terms of dabbling with cryptocurrencies and to have exposure to it. If one has explored deeper into the tech behind cryptocurrency ownership, there is a whole slew of technical challenges and options. For your cryptocurrency to be fully secure, it's preferable to use a hardware wallet like Trezor or Ledger etc. and even so, it can be a whole lot of effort than it's worth for your non-technical minded user. For example, it's a couple of smart phone app screen taps and you can instantly buy or sell compared to how much hassle it is at present to deposit to GDAX for free, wait three days, then buy your crypto. Right now that is a big trade off but I'm sure the Revolut team will solve this. I've used Revolut for 1.5+ years without much issues and trust the direction the company is heading. There are plenty of ICOs and other Fintech companies in the space which will attempt to solve this FIAT->Crypto on-ramping, so Im sure Revolut would not want to let this first mover advantage slip

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la-libertad (46) · 7 years ago

thanks for the article you got to pay attention to this process very bad

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jason7282 (61) · 7 years ago

That's strange, I feel like if your adding crypto you should have everything ready immediately so that company can attract more attention.

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mammasitta (70) · 7 years ago

I just got my premium card in the mail and will see how things go, hoping that soon, it will be more crypto friendly as well. Nice to find your article with detailed feedback. I like the “health insurance” feature, a part of premium service.

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lifesteem (44) · 7 years ago

It’s finally here! After months of blood, sweat and tears, Revolut customers will now be able to buy, hold and exchange Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum in just 30 seconds at the best possible rates.

We wanted to open up cryptocurrency exposure to everyone and not just the enthusiasts. We’ve simplified the complex signup process, removed the high fees and brought cryptocurrency exposure to everyone at the touch of a button. 📲

But before you get started, we wanted to explain the process again, highlight the risks involved and spell out how we’re going to initially roll out the feature. 💸

How to get instant access to crypto
The demand for cryptocurrency exposure has been overwhelming. To ensure that our onboarding process runs smoothly in response to high levels of demand, we’ve set up a temporary queue.

Standard customers can get instant access to the new cryptocurrency feature by inviting three friends to join Revolut or by upgrading to Premium. Existing Premium customers will be given immediate access once they have agreed to the terms of use and clicked through the legal disclaimers.

How to buy crypto through Revolut
Buying cryptocurrencies has never been easier. Simply download the latest version of the app for iOS or Android and then enable cryptocurrencies from the 'More' tab. Please ensure that you read the terms and conditions and understand the risks associated with cryptocurrencies before proceeding. Nice @kingscrown

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vox00 (42) · 7 years ago

interesting

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kusnibeni (48) · 7 years ago

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cryptocurency (36) · 7 years ago

Hmm interesting sistem.

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