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FDIC Insurance — Conditional Pass-Through Coverage

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What it is

Your money is protected by FDIC insurance through Lead Bank, but only if certain conditions are met — it is not automatically guaranteed without you taking steps to ensure eligibility.

Change history

added Apr 29, 2026

New provision introduces conditional FDIC deposit insurance coverage dependent on meeting unspecified requirements, creating uncertainty about actual coverage scope and conditions.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your Revolut funds are held at Lead Bank and are eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000, but this protection is conditional on meeting specific requirements — you should verify your eligibility through the FDIC and Cardholder Agreement to ensure your money is protected.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Download your account transaction history and balance records from the Revolut app periodically. This documentation may be needed to establish your FDIC insurance claim in the event of a bank failure involving Lead Bank.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

FDIC pass-through insurance for prepaid card accounts is not automatic — it depends on record-keeping and eligibility conditions that may require the consumer to verify compliance, meaning your funds may not be fully protected if those conditions are not satisfied.

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The funds that you deposit in your Revolut Card account are held by Lead Bank and are insured by the FDIC up to applicable limits in the event of the bank's failure, if specific deposit insurance requirements are met. See FDIC-Prepaid Cards and Deposit Insurance Coverage for details.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: FDIC pass-through deposit insurance for prepaid accounts is governed by 12 CFR Part 330 and FDIC guidance on pass-through insurance for pooled deposit accounts. The FDIC's Prepaid Cards and Deposit Insurance Coverage guidance sets out conditions including that the account must be established for the benefit of identifiable individuals and appropriate records must be maintained. The Prepaid Accounts Rule (12 CFR 1005.18) requires disclosure of FDIC insurance status. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • CFPB
    The CFPB's Prepaid Accounts Rule (12 CFR 1005.18) requires prepaid account providers to disclose FDIC insurance status and conditions to consumers.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Revolut Terms of Service
Entity
Revolut
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
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First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
April 27, 2026
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CA-P-003638
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CA-D-00267
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Entity: Revolut | Document: Revolut Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003638
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/revolut/revolut-terms-of-service/fdic-insurance-conditional-pass-through-coverage/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
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