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Charles Stanley Direct vs Robinhood vs Revolut
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| Firm | Charles Stanley Direct | Robinhood | Revolut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 62 | 78 | 74 |
| Licence status | UK licence | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | FCA | FCA Bank of Lithuania | FCA Bank of Lithuania |
| Other licences | SEC / FINRA | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments Bank of Lithuania: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments Bank of Lithuania: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  United Kingdom |  United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1792 | 2013 | 2015 |
| Type | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers |
| Listed / bank | — | Listed group | Banking licence |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Cash / savings |
| Features | Savings plans | Fractional shares, MiCA-licensed crypto | Fractional shares, MiCA-licensed crypto |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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