The best digital bank for travel depends on whether you mostly spend by card, withdraw cash, hold multiple currencies, or want a simple backup account while abroad.
Quick answer
Starling is a strong simple choice for fee-free travel use, Revolut is strong for multi-currency features, Chase is useful for simple card spending and cashback, and Wise is useful for international transfers and currency conversion.
Ranked by practical fit for this specific use case.
#1 - Simple fee-free travel use
Starling is one of the cleanest options for card spending abroad and overseas cash withdrawals, with a free personal current account and practical app controls.
Watch: ATM operators may still charge local fees, and product terms can change.
#2 - Multi-currency travel
Revolut is useful if you want currency exchange, multi-currency balances, travel perks and international money tools in one app.
Watch: Limits, weekend fees and benefits can depend on your plan.
#3 - Card spending and cashback
Chase is simple for card spending abroad and can appeal if you also value cashback on eligible spending and linked savings.
Watch: It is less feature-rich for travel than Revolut and less broad as a main account than Starling.
#4 - Simple ethical travel account
Kroo is worth comparing if you want a straightforward current account with fee-free card spending and ATM withdrawals abroad from Kroo.
Watch: It has a narrower product range than Monzo, Starling or Revolut.
#5 - Currency conversion and transfers
Wise is particularly useful for international transfers, currency conversion and holding balances in different currencies.
Watch: Wise is best viewed as a money-transfer and multi-currency tool rather than a full UK bank account.
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