Revolut Launches 1:1 USD-to-Stablecoin Conversion, Eliminating Fees and FX Friction
Quick Breakdown
- No fees or spreads: the Revolut enables up to $578K in 1:1 USD-stablecoin conversions monthly.
- Six-chain support: Works with USDC and USDT across major blockchains.
- Regulatory backing: Launch follows Revolut’s MiCA license approval in Europe.
Revolut bridges fiat and crypto With 1:1 conversion feature
British neobank Revolut has unveiled a major upgrade for its 65 million users—allowing seamless 1:1 conversions between U.S. dollars and leading stablecoins without fees or spreads. The new feature enables users to exchange up to $578,630 every 30 days directly into USDC and USDT, completely removing traditional exchange barriers.
Revolut’s head of crypto product, Leonid Bashlykov, described the move as a milestone for digital finance. “Today marks the day we remove all anxiety and friction of moving between fiat and crypto,” he said in a LinkedIn post, introducing “1:1 Stablecoins by Revolut — $1.00 means $1.00.”
Powered by six blockchains, backed by regulatory approval
The new service supports conversions across six blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Tron, ensuring flexibility and faster transaction speeds. This development follows Revolut’s recent approval under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, granting it permission to offer regulated crypto services across 30 European Economic Area countries.
In 2024, Revolut managed nearly $35 billion in customer assets, a 66% jump from the previous year, alongside a surge in monthly transaction volumes.
Global SMBs to benefit from faster, cheaper payments
Industry experts believe the feature could revolutionize how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) handle cross-border payments, especially in economically strained regions like Turkey. Elbruz Yılmaz, managing partner at Outrun VC, said the 1:1 conversion eliminates costly foreign exchange losses and SWIFT fees, turning stablecoins from speculative assets into “working capital infrastructure.”
To maintain parity, Revolut confirmed it would absorb conversion spreads internally—as long as the stablecoins remain properly pegged.
Industry-wide stablecoin shift
Revolut’s update comes amid a wave of stablecoin adoption among traditional financial players. Western Union recently revealed plans to launch its USD Payment Token (USDPT) on Solana by mid-2026, while Zelle and MoneyGram are integrating stablecoin-based payment solutions to enhance cross-border settlement efficiency.
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