Revolut card review for South Asia [2027]

Revolut card supports international payments but is unavailable in some South Asian markets. We take a look at the best alternatives for South Asian businesses

Key takeaways

• Revolut Cards support spending via physical, virtual and metal cards along with multi-currency payments and in-app spending controls in supported markets
• Revolut is not currently available in Pakistan or Bangladesh, so residents cannot access the Revolut Card
• The World Card is a multi-currency virtual card that supports payments in South Asia in 150+ currencies

Revolut is a global digital payments provider offering multi-currency accounts, cards and international transfers in supported markets.¹  But, it is currently not available in South Asian markets like Pakistan and Bangladesh.

This guide covers the features of the Revolut Card, along with alternatives available in Pakistan and Bangladesh. It also covers WorldFirst’s World Card, a virtual card that supports payments in 150+ currencies.

Is Revolut available in Pakistan and Bangladesh?

No, Revolut does not currently support account opening in Pakistan or Bangladesh. This means users in either country cannot access a Revolut Card through the service.

What is the Revolut Card?

The Revolut Card is an international payments card linked to a Revolut account.² It is available as a physical, metal or virtual card.² The debit card draws from the user’s Revolut balances when making payments, allowing customers in supported markets to spend across currencies without maintaining a separate card for each one.²

Types of Revolut Cards available

• Virtual cards are issued and managed through the Revolut app.² Business users can create multiple virtual cards for different spending requirements.² Cards can also be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay for supported payments.² Up to 50 Revolut virtual cards can be issued to each team member at no additional cost.²
• Physical corporate cards can be issued to team members for business spending.²  Businesses can set spending limits, restrict spending categories, link cards to specific accounts and every team member can hold up to 3 Revolut physical cards.²  The first Revolut card comes at no cost, but additional cards are charged a delivery fee starting from GBP 4.99²
• Revolut metal cards are stainless steel physical cards available on Grow, Scale and Enterprise plans.²  They offer the same core spending functions as physical cards, with additional fees applying per card after the plan’s included card allowance is exceeded²

Multi-currency spending

The Revolut Card supports spending in 150+ currencies like USD, AUD, JPY, HKD, PHP and more.^2,3  When a payment is made, Revolut can use an existing balance in the transaction currency or exchange funds at the applicable rate.²

Spending controls

Revolut Business provides controls that let businesses manage how their cards are used.² Depending on the card and account setup, users can²:

• Set daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly spending limits
• Set individual transaction limits
• Restrict spending by category
• Restrict spending by country
• Link cards to specific currency accounts
• Freeze and unfreeze cards instantly
• Apply the same controls across groups of cards

Rewards and travel benefits

Rewards vary by Revolut plan and product.^4,5 Cardholders can earn RevPoints on everyday spending, while eligible Pro users can earn cashback on qualifying business spending.^4,5

Higher tiers can offer larger currency exchange and ATM allowances, plus Revolut travel card benefits such as insurance and airport lounge access.^4,5 Exact benefits depend on the plan available in the user’s market.⁵

The World Card by WorldFirst: A multi currency virtual card for businesses in Pakistan and Bangladesh

The World Card is a Mastercard-powered business payment card linked to the World Account. The virtual card lets businesses pay directly from their available currency balances, with card spending deducted from the balance in the relevant currency. Users are charged no fees when paying in any of the 15 supported currencies (with sufficient balance held in that currency).

The World Account is a multi-currency account that lets businesses receive and send funds in multiple currencies, and hold and convert funds in 15+ currencies. These balances fund World Card payments. Businesses can also create separate cards for teams, departments or specific expenses and manage their spending through card controls.

Key features of the World Card

• Pay in 150+ currencies wherever Mastercard is accepted
• Issue up to 20 multi-currency cards at zero issuance cost
• Pay zero fees from sufficient balances in 15 supported currencies
• Set custom spending limits and freeze or unfreeze cards
• Integrate with Xero and NetSuite for expense reconciliation
• Use Apple Pay and Google Pay for supported payments
• Pay zero issuance or annual fee for the World Cards

→ Here’s everything you need to know about virtual cards for remote workers in South Asia

Revolut Card vs World Card for South Asian users

*Fees checked in October 2026

FAQs

1. Is the Revolut Card available in Pakistan?

No. Revolut does not currently support account opening in Pakistan, so Pakistani residents cannot access the Revolut Card.

2. Is the Revolut Card available in Bangladesh?

No. Revolut does not currently support account opening in Bangladesh, so Bangladeshi residents cannot access the Revolut Card.

3. What is the alternative to the Revolut Card in Pakistan and Bangladesh?

The World Card is a market-available alternative for eligible businesses and freelancers in Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is linked to the World Account and supports multi-currency spending and virtual cards.

Sources

1. https://www.revolut.com
2. https://www.revolut.com/business/cards/
3. https://help.revolut.com/help/transfers/inbound-transfers/how-to-receive-money-from-another-bank/what-account-details-should-i-use-to-transfer-money-to-my-revolut-account/supported-currencies-for-holding/
4. https://help.revolut.com/help/more/revolut-pro/pro-cashback-and-how-does-the-booster-work/
5. https://www.revolut.com/our-pricing-plans/

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