I Have Had Trouble With Revolut But...

[Just smiffy]

That’s not my experience,when they make it quite clear no cards accepted you are not in a position to argue and l wouldn’t.

They cannot refuse to take a card, they have the facility to take them, what are they going to do..? Call the police and say the customer wants to pay but I want cash ..?

I am half German and been to Germany many times over 61yrs so perhaps I don’t look like a tourist…

 

[Al n Val]

Just tried the app and it doesn’t offer a euro account.

Mickey.

yes it does Mick

touch touch on the 3 little buttons top right and hey presto

 

[Al n Val]

They cannot refuse to take a card, they have the facility to take them, what are they going to do..? Call the police and say the customer wants to pay but I want cash ..?

I am half German and been to Germany many times over 61yrs so perhaps I don’t look like a tourist…

i'm full english and i don't just mean a breakfast and trust me they can and will refuse to take a card if it suits them, these are strange times admitted but its happening all the time a lately

 

[Just smiffy]

i'm full english and i don't just mean a breakfast and trust me they can and will refuse to take a card if it suits them, these are strange times admitted but its happening all the time a lately

It’s not my experience….. Trust me…

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

It’s not my experience….. Trust me…

Same as that, been to little villages in Bavaria as well as the major ones loads of times and never been refused card payment

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[JJ]

I really did expect some folk to post they use better cards than Revolut and if that is what they believe so be it...

BUT...

Revolut does so much more than just getting cash out of machines and paying bills and I have not yet come across a card which fits my needs as well as Revolut.

I repeat...

Revolut ROOLS...

(but their live text customer support system has flaws. Thank goodness I have only had to call on them once in all these years.)

JJ

 

[jongood]

We must shop at different places then, I’ve never had any trouble paying for anything….

The Germans and the Greeks especially like cash - the usual spiele in Greece is "the machine no working"

 

[Mickey1]

Al n Val , I opened the starling account but it now charges £2 a month for a euro account, making it not worth it for the amount of transactions I’d make.

Mickey.

 

[sallylillian]

Al n Val , I opened the starling account but it now charges £2 a month for a euro account, making it not worth it for the amount of transactions I’d make.

Mickey.

Phew, so pleased I opened mine ages ago then.

 

[Just smiffy]

Al n Val , I opened the starling account but it now charges £2 a month for a euro account, making it not worth it for the amount of transactions I’d make.

Mickey.

Sometimes to get cash you’ve got to spend some…..

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[SMB]

Here Repsol or Cepsa gas deliveries to the door cash only. Farmácia this morning cash only. Any weekly market it is only occasionally you will find one or two who take cards.Most engineering places it is account or cash ,same as any type of steel or ali stockholders.Plenty of places here where cash is the only way of paying. Even the notary to get stuff legally ,signed, stamped, dated cash only. Another gov department for crb + Hague apostille cash.
In fact I was only thinking when out today how being caught without cash anywhere here would be a nightmare.

Plus my favourite sports bar only accepts cash! I've got an N26 online account as well which allows you three fee-free cash withdrawals a month so I transfer euros to it from Revolut.

 

[SMB]

I really did expect some folk to post they use better cards than Revolut and if that is what they believe so be it...

BUT...

Revolut does so much more than just getting cash out of machines and paying bills and I have not yet come across a card which fits my needs as well as Revolut.

I repeat...

Revolut ROOLS...

(but their live text customer support system has flaws. Thank goodness I have only had to call on them once in all these years.)

JJ

Just off-track a bit but obviously VERY important to you, it appears they're trying to move the venue for the Champions League final to Portugal. That sounds handy for you instead of watching your team on your mobile . Do you know anyone who could source you a ticket as, after all, you are landed gentry and upper-class

 

[Mickey1]

Phew, so pleased I opened mine ages ago then.

My mistake, online chat sorted it, I must have seen business account.

 

[Shrimp]

I love Revolut!

 

[Al n Val]

Al n Val , I opened the starling account but it now charges £2 a month for a euro account, making it not worth it for the amount of transactions I’d make.

Mickey.

I see you've sorted it

now stop knocking them when its your cock up, your still new at it Micky so it takes time to learn where the bends are in the circuit

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[Red Sonja]

I use both Monzo and revolut. Revolut rules for me to make payments to my Irish Bank account with no charges. Monzo I use because all my family have one and its easy to move money around.

 

[Mickey1]

I see you've sorted it

now stop knocking them when its your cock up, your still new at it Micky so it takes time to learn where the bends are in the circuit

You did say it took you time and you’d had a few, I’ve sorted it without a drink

Mickey.

 

[JJ]

Just off-track a bit but obviously VERY important to you, it appears they're trying to move the venue for the Champions League final to Portugal. That sounds handy for you instead of watching your team on your mobile . Do you know anyone who could source you a ticket as, after all, you are landed gentry and upper-class

If they move the match to Lisbon or Porto I am pretty certain I could get a ticket but unfortunately my overall physical condition would make it difficult to attend!

JJ

 

[JJ]

I know as "Thread Starter" I have no rights to it or in which direction it goes but I feel the uncontrollable need to draw folks' attention to the undeniable fact that I am not in anyway interested it what wretched debit card YOU use... unless it is Revolut...

Even if Mariella Frostrup and Joanna Lumley came over to my van and offered me a very, very naughty threesome if I would start using a different debit card to Revolut I would turn them down.

Okay?


JJ

 

[Pebble99]

We use combo of Wise (ex TranserWise), Halifax Clarity credit card, Nationwide Flexplus (for ATMs).

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[sallylillian]

I know as "Thread Starter" I have no rights to it or in which direction it goes but I feel the uncontrollable need to draw folks' attention to the undeniable fact that I am not in anyway interested it what wretched debit card YOU use... unless it is Revolut...

Even if Mariella Frostrup and Joanna Lumley came over to my van and offered me a very, very naughty threesome if I would start using a different debit card to Revolut I would turn them down.

Okay?


JJ

I think its great too, bought my Morelo with it, even bought shares in the company which now appear to have nominally increased 10 fold in value. Wish I'd bought more!

 

[Jaws]

Me too… who carries cash now…? I only have a small amount for tips…

When I am at the bring and buy next week I suspect there will not be too many folk who take cards

 

[sallylillian]

But with Revolut you can send to another Revolut card holder instantly. Just have a sign saying Revolut cards only

 

[Johnen]

Even if Mariella Frostrup and Joanna Lumley came over to my van and offered me a very, very naughty threesome if I would start using a different debit card to Revolut I would turn them down.

Could you send them to me please

 

[Mickey1]

Al n Val , thanks for the tip, starling up and running, even sent it €2 from revolut for a tester

Mickey.

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[sallylillian]

Did any of you buy Revolut shares in the early funding rounds through Seedrs?

Revolut becomes £24bn tech giant as digital bank strikes SoftBank and Tiger deal

The company becomes Britain's biggest-ever fintech after raising close to £600m in a new fundraising led by two major global investors, Sky News learns.

news.sky.com

 

[Lenny HB]

You might in Germany l can not believe how many establishments do not take plastic especially considering their attachment to the EU.

I used to go to Germany for business in the early 80's then it was cash or a German debit card very few places accepted CC's and when they did a 5% Surcharge, fuel had to be paid in cash.

All different now, for years cards taken everywhere, our last trip was Germany last October don't remember using any cash, paid for Sellallatz & a taxi by card.

 

[Lenny HB]

I'm a big fan of Revolut apart from there crappy customer service via online chat only. Did have an incedent last year where I got charged twice for an item in France after I got on there chat my account was credited instantly.

Current van when we traded it the difference was only €10,000 paid using two Revolut free accounts to avoid charges, buying the Euros a few weeks before saved £400 a 4% saving.

Revolut is also great for Thai Bhat (one daughter lives in Thailand) we can shop on line in Thai stores for pressies for her.

When traveling use Revolut with a Carity card, & Metro Bank as back up, all give similar exchange rates. Revolut has the advantage you can buy currency when the rate is good.

 

[JJ]

My pension arrives in my English bank monthly.

I am parked in a small Pomar (orchard) (aka QMJ) in the hills of sun drenched central Portugal.

Lounging in my recliner under a cork oak tree, not far from the (tiny) (above ground) pool, I press a couple of buttons on my incredibly smart phone and I have some of those pension pounds available for use here via my Revolut card... instantly.

No fee.

I press a couple of buttons and some of those virtual pounds have been exchanged into Euros at the bank exchange of that second... instantly.

No fee.

I decide not to buy any shares via the Revolut app on my phone which I could have done with the press of a couple of buttons. I am not a capitalist.

I use my money to buy essentials like pies...

A beep goes off.

Mr Brainy tells me Revolut has recieved payment from the guy I arrange Portuguese internet for (he has no local bank account or fiscal number. He does have a Revolut card.) He pressed a couple of buttons on his phone and I got the money on mine... instantly.

No fee.

When I was last in a restaurant (Armaçao de Pera) with a few Revolut using friends, I paid the bill with my Revolut card. I then highlighted those friends on my contact list on Mr Brainy Phone, pressed a couple of buttons and the bill was shared between us via Revolut instantly. (With the friends I dine we don't worry about who had what.)

No Fee.

A cooling breeze eases through the oak tree leaves.

I check how much I now have in my "For Treats Vault" within the Revolut app. Every purchase using the card is rounded up and the excess is stored in this "Vault" for use later. (Now over €100.)

No fee.

I open the app and discover I haven't won £10,000 in the (free) draw...

No prize.

Never the less.

In my peaceful world...

REVOLUT ROOLS...

... but I never keep more than a grand on it just in case.

JJ

PS. The above is only a small number of the features you get with a Revolut account but my typing finger is exhausted.


PPS. If you read the above ramblings... thanks.