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Bolt vs Grab
Bolt and Grab are both ride platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$850 on Bolt and $750–$840 on Grab, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$850 on Bolt and $750–$840 on Grab, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Grab offers GrabPay.
- Bolt is based in Estonia, Grab in Singapore.
Which should you choose?
Choose Bolt if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
Choose Grab if…
- You want to withdraw via GrabPay.
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Bolt
A European mobility platform offering ride-hailing, scooters, and food delivery across 45+ countries. Drivers…
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Grab
Southeast Asia leading super-app for rides, food delivery, and payments. Driver and delivery partners sign up…
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| Type | Ride platforms like Uber | Ride platforms like Uber |
| Category | Transportation & Delivery | Transportation & Delivery |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | No | No |
| Fees | 15-20% commission per ride depending on city | ~16-25% commission by market |
| Payout speed | Weekly | — |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, GrabPay |
| Availability | 45+ countries (Europe, Africa) | Southeast Asia |
| Local to | Estonia, Poland, Ukraine, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana | Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia | Singapore |
| Stock ticker | — | NASDAQ: GRAB |
| Android app | App ↗ | — |
| Popularity | 89 views · 0 likes | 48 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Bolt or Grab?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$850 on Bolt and $750–$840 on Grab, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Bolt and Grab available?
Bolt: 45+ countries (Europe, Africa). Grab: Southeast Asia.