Monzo vs Revolut

Business model, scale, and a side-by-side Litmus framework score — which model wins, and for whom.

Monzo
MonzoFintech
Revolut
RevolutFintech
Monzo wins on UK primary-banking depth and brand love; Revolut wins on global scale and product breadth.

At a glance

MetricMonzoRevolut
Revenue£1.2B (FY2025)$6.0B (2025, +46%)
Profit£113.9M adjusted PBT (FY2025, up ~8x)$2.3B pre-tax (£1.7B, +57%)
Active users13M+ customers (12.5M personal, 700K+ business)68.3M retail + 767K business
Employees~3,000+13,000+
Founded20152015
HQLondon, UKLondon, UK

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Litmus Framework Score

Overall: Monzo 94 · Revolut 89
Customer Segment
98
94
Value Proposition
95
92
Marketing Channel
96
88
Engagement
92
90
Income Source
90
91
Asset Validation
88
93
Core Operations
95
85
Strategic Alliance
85
82
Expense Validation
90
87

Monzo leads 7 modules, Revolut leads 2. Overall edge: Monzo.

Head to head

DimensionMonzoRevolut
Customers13M+ (UK-centric)~50M+ globally
Profitability£113.9M adjusted PBT (FY2025)Profitable, larger scale
GeographyUK-focused after US exitGlobal, many markets
EdgePrimary account, NPS ~70+, social featuresBreadth, FX, crypto, fast velocity
Revenue modelNet interest income-led (~50%)Interchange + subscriptions + trading

FAQ

Is Monzo or Revolut a better business?
Monzo wins on UK primary-banking depth and brand love; Revolut wins on global scale and product breadth. It depends on what you optimise for — see the module-by-module breakdown above.
What is the difference between Monzo and Revolut's business model?
Monzo operates in Fintech (Banking that fits your life), while Revolut is Fintech (One app, all things money). Their revenue, scale and Litmus scores are compared in detail above.
Which is more profitable, Monzo or Revolut?
Monzo: £113.9M adjusted PBT (FY2025, up ~8x). Revolut: $2.3B pre-tax (£1.7B, +57%).