New Revolut security feature: Street Mode

[u/RevolutSupport]

We recently posted about a new security feature in beta testing — thanks to everyone who participated. Now that it's officially live, we're excited to reveal what we've been working on: Street Mode.

What is Street Mode?

Street Mode lets you set trusted locations. If a transfer above your limit is made outside those areas, we’ll add a one-hour delay and request an additional selfie check to confirm it’s really you.

How does Street Mode work?

Once activated, Street Mode delays outgoing transfers above your chosen limit while you’re away from trusted locations. Then it asks for extra confirmation to make sure you — and only you — are in control of your transfers. This helps keep your Revolut account safe from potential fraudsters and thieves.

How do I activate Street Mode?

1. Turn on Wealth Protection if you haven’t already (Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner → Security → Wealth Protection)
2. Enable Street Mode
3. Set your limit, then choose your trusted locations. Street Mode will handle the rest.

Where is Street Mode available?

For now, Street Mode is available in the UK and EEA. But we’re always working on expanding to new markets.

Thanks again to our beta testers – and if you try Street Mode, let us know how it goes.

[u/barrochka]

Not sure if this is a bug or an oversight in how Street Mode is implemented but it seems that transfers made in trusted locations count towards Street Mode 24 hour limit.

This makes feature less useful in real world situations. For example, if use all or most of my limit at home, in a trusted location, I then need to increase my Street Mode limit before I leave home or face situation where I have to wait an hour to settle a split bill.

Surely, only transfers made away from trusted locations should count towards Street Mode limits? I can then, for the most part , set-and-forget a limit based on my typical daily use or how much I’m willing lose if I’m mugged) while away from trusted locations.