Compared from 706 real customer reviews

Merrill Edge Self-Directed vs Revolut vs Western Union

Side by side from 706 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each product’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off.

So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.

67 signal

79 reviews

73 signal

611 reviews

50 signal

16 reviews

In short

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Many customers like it for travel, currency exchange, transfers and the app, and some use it as a main bank for years.

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Specs

Type
Brokerage account
Fees
$0 online stock, ETF and option trades; no annual account fees (options contract and other fees may apply)
Rates & rewards
Not listed
Minimum
No balance minimums
Type
Multi-currency account with card
Fees
Standard plan $0.00/month; exchange fair-usage limits and fees depend on the plan
Rates & rewards
Up to 4% APY on High Yield Savings (as of Sep 1, 2026; variable; 4% on balances up to $10,000)
Minimum
Not listed
Type
International money transfer
Fees
Fees vary by country, channel and payment method; WU also earns on FX
Rates & rewards
My WU: 100 points per online transfer; 500 points = up to $2 off transfer fees
Minimum
Not listed

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