As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start planning your next trip. The right financial tools are crucial for ensuring your travels go smoothly. Whether you're exploring new destinations or sticking to a well-planned budget, bunq provides the features you need for a seamless, hassle-free travel experience.
Here’s how bunq—and a few other travel essentials—can help you plan smarter for your trip:
Essential Tools for Holiday Travel
Go everywhere with bunq
Before you jet off, make sure your bunq card is ready. With ZeroFX, you can travel the world without worrying about hidden foreign exchange fees. Enjoy transparent spending across currencies and pay securely using Apple Pay or Google Pay. bunq cards are accepted internationally, so you can skip currency conversions and make contactless payments wherever you go. Don’t forget to activate Holiday Mode for extra peace of mind while you’re abroad! With this feature, your bunq app will display payments and balances in the local currency of your destination, alongside your balance in Euros.
Master Your Travel Budget
Staying on budget is key to enjoying a stress-free holiday. bunq’s Easy Budgeting helps you set spending limits for accommodations, dining, and activities. Track your progress daily and adjust your goals as needed. With bunq, you can keep your holiday spending in check without missing out on the fun, helping you dodge those unexpected travel expenses.
Instant Notifications
Stay informed with Instant Notifications. Every transaction with your bunq card will bring you real-time updates, helping you keep track of your expenses. Whether you're dining out or booking excursions, bunq’s Instant Notifications ensure you're always in control of your finances.
Your Travel Planning Toolbox
Find The Best Local Spots
Use bunq’s Places feature to find great local spots to eat and drink at your new destination, with trusted recommendations from your friends as well as Finn, your personal assistant.
Take The Cheapest Flights
Use search tools like Skyscanner to compare flights and find the best deals. Save on travel costs and put more money towards your holiday experiences.
Live Like a Local
Find unique stays through Airbnb and immerse yourself in local culture. Whether it’s a chic city apartment or a cozy cabin, you’ll feel at home wherever you are. Want to know more about the real cost of Airbnb across Europe? Check out our guide to the real costs of Airbnb.
Smart Packing with Reliable Luggage
Invest in reliable, durable luggage to ensure your belongings stay safe while you enjoy your trip. Don’t worry about carrying too much—pack light and focus on what matters: making unforgettable memories.
Travel Insurance with Easy Bank Pro XL
Stay protected worldwide with Easy Bank Pro XL plan. Enjoy comprehensive Travel Insurance that covers lost luggage, medical emergencies, and trip cancellations. With bunq, you’ll have peace of mind no matter where your adventures take you.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Trip
Local IBANs and Local Currencies
With bunq, you get Local IBANs in multiple countries, making it easy to pay, get paid, and manage your finances seamlessly wherever you go. Plus, you can hold Local Currencies directly in your account, simplifying payments at hotels, restaurants, and beyond—without the usual banking hassles.
Money Tips with Travel Assistant
Use bunq’s Travel Assistant for practical money tips while traveling, from saving on exchange fees to finding the best deals for a budget-friendly trip.
Stay Connected with e-SIM
Avoid expensive roaming charges by activating an e-SIM directly through bunq, so you can stay connected on the go without the hassle of hunting for local SIM cards. With Easy Bank Pro XL, you can get 2GB of free data up to four times per year.
Seamless Cash Withdrawals
While cards are widely accepted, it's always useful to have cash on hand. bunq users can withdraw money for free up to six times a month with Easy Bank Pro or Easy Bank Pro XL.
Travel Securely
Keep your funds secure with bunq’s advanced Security features. Instantly block or unblock your card if it's lost or stolen. And with 24/7 customer support, bunq is there to assist you anytime, anywhere, ensuring your travel is stress-free.
Enjoy Cashback and Plant Trees
For every payment you make, enjoy Cashback on select purchases while contributing to a greener world through bunq’s Tree Planting feature. Every €100 spent helps plant a tree, so you can give back to the environment while exploring it.
Conclusion
With bunq, planning your holiday is easier than ever. From Budgeting to Instant Notifications and Travel Insurance to Holiday Mode, bunq has you covered at every step. Take the stress out of travel expenses and start planning your dream holiday with bunq today.
