Revolut customers will now be able to invest in exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) directly through the bank’s app as the fintech launches its first stocks and shares ISA.
The ISA will allow the bank’s 11 million UK customers to invest between £1 and £20,000 into the easy access tax-free wrapper.
As well as ETF options from Vanguard and BlackRock, users will also have access to other ETF providers via the Revolut app.
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With diverse offerings, users can invest across various sectors and geographies with the convenience that comes with ETFs.
Yana Skrebenkova, CEO of wealth and trading UK at Revolut, said the introduction of the stocks and shares ISA was part of an effort by the bank to “break down the barriers” that stop Brits from investing.
She added that the ISA offering will “give our UK customers access to more low-cost investment tools alongside their day-to-day spending, without navigating multiple platforms.”
When will the Revolut ISA be available?
The Revolut stocks and shares ISA will be available within a matter of weeks – and those with an ISA elsewhere, can also transfer their ISA in.
If you are considering an ISA transfer, be sure to let your providers know and follow the correct procedure or you could lose the tax shield.
Revolut said launching its stocks and shares ISA was part of a wider drive to help normalise investing and help customers build long term wealth.
This rhetoric is similar to that of Rachel Reeves in recent months who has said she wants to build a “culture of investing” in Britain.
To achieve this, the chancellor is expected to announce a cut to the cash ISA limit at her Mansion House address on 15 July in an attempt to direct more money into the stock market via the stocks and shares ISA.
How does Revolut’s stocks and shares ISA compare?
By allowing customers to invest in stocks and shares from their banking app, Revolut will compete with fellow digital bank Monzo, which also launched an ETF offering earlier this year.
Monzo’s currently has 11 funds managed by BlackRock on offer, plus the option to ‘Build your own’ ETF.
While you can also have a stocks and shares ISA with a number of platforms, having one attached to your banking app could make it easier to start investing and manage your money.
