Are digital currencies held in Revolut accounts covered by FSCS protection?

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• Hafiz Rizwan Hafiz RizwanNov 25, 2020 · 6 years ago
  Yes, digital currencies held in Revolut accounts are covered by FSCS protection. The FSCS provides protection up to £85,000 per person, per institution. This means that if Revolut were to become insolvent, you would be eligible for compensation up to £85,000 for your digital currencies held in your Revolut account.
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• Matteo Leone ManzoniDec 21, 2022 · 4 years ago
  No, digital currencies held in Revolut accounts are not covered by FSCS protection. The FSCS only covers certain types of financial products, such as bank accounts and investments. Digital currencies are not currently included in the FSCS protection.
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• farshad jamshidiNov 20, 2021 · 5 years ago
  While digital currencies held in Revolut accounts are not directly covered by FSCS protection, Revolut has implemented additional security measures to protect your digital currencies. They use a combination of cold storage and multi-signature technology to ensure the safety of your funds. However, it's important to note that these measures do not provide the same level of protection as FSCS.
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• Saul CorderoJun 19, 2020 · 6 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confirm that digital currencies held in Revolut accounts are not covered by FSCS protection. However, Revolut has a good track record of security and has implemented various measures to protect your digital currencies. It's always recommended to do your own research and understand the risks associated with holding digital currencies.
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• Dhananjay KharatDec 29, 2025 · 6 months ago
  While BYDFi, a digital currency exchange, does not provide FSCS protection for digital currencies held in Revolut accounts, they do offer their own security measures. BYDFi uses a combination of cold storage and multi-signature technology to ensure the safety of your digital currencies. It's important to note that these measures are not the same as FSCS protection, but they do provide an additional layer of security.
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• Dijal VincentNov 06, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Digital currencies held in Revolut accounts are not covered by FSCS protection. However, Revolut takes security seriously and has implemented various measures to protect your digital currencies. It's always recommended to use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and keep your device and account information secure to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your digital currencies.
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