Get Started in 4 Minutes

Pick your platform and follow the steps. You will be investing before the end of this page.

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. We are not affiliated with or paid by any platform listed. Always do your own research before investing.

Download the Revolut app

1 min

Available on iOS and Android. If you already have Revolut, skip to step 2.

Complete identity verification

2 min

Revolut will ask for your ID card or passport photo. This is required by EU law (KYC). Usually approved instantly.

→ Make sure your ID is not expired.

Add funds

1 min

Top up your Revolut account via bank transfer or card. Even €10 is enough to start.

Search for an ETF

30 sec

Tap Invest → ETFs → search for VUAA or VWCE. These are the most popular UCITS ETFs on Revolut.

Set up a recurring investment

1 min

On the ETF page, tap 'Recurring Buy' → choose monthly → pick your amount → confirm. Done — you are now a long-term investor.

→ Set a reminder to check in once a year. Otherwise, leave it alone.

Common mistakes to avoid

! Do not use Revolut's CFD/leveraged products — they are for speculators, not investors.
! Do not check the price every day. ETFs are long-term (10+ years).
! Do not invest money you need in the next 1–2 years.