bunq Free

The essentials to get you started.

Your new bank account, ready in just 5 minutes

100% online - no branch visits, no paperwork

Just download the bunq app and sign up from anywhere.

Start without tax ID

No tax ID? No problem. Start banking right away and provide it within 90 days.

Earn up to 2,51% interest - paid out weekly

Boost your savings with 2,51% interest on EUR, and 3,01% on USD and GBP

Bank account & Savings account

Take your budgeting to the next level by organizing your finances with up to 3 dedicated money pots. Each with a unique IBAN, so you can easily transfer money and even use them for direct debits.

2,51%* interest paid out weekly

Make your savings grow faster with a highly competitive interest rate. Earnings get paid out weekly, so you benefit from compound interest and reach your goals even quicker.

Everything in an instant

From instant notifications to real-time limit control, bunq makes it all lightning quick. Open your account in minutes, instantly create your card, and start spending right away.

Get your Virtual Credit Card

Every bunq user gets a Debit or Credit Card. That means no interest fees or annual charges! Create it instantly in the bunq app, top it up and add it to your Apple Pay or Google Pay right away. You can start making mobile payments today!

Effortless payment management

Simplify outgoing payments with AutoAccept and Scheduled Payments. Automatically approve requests from trusted contacts and allow them to schedule payments in advance.

Grow your wealth

Invest on the go with the bunq app. Start with just €10 and enjoy zero fees for the first 3 months.

Get the best exchange rate abroad

Spend smarter with ZeroFX. Use your bunq bank debit or credit card to get great value on purchases in currencies outside the Eurozone. Up to €1,000 per year for bunq Free users.

24/7 Online Support

Contact us 24/7/365 via the secured in-app chat and email. We’ll provide personalized priority assistance to help you make the most of your bunq account—all in your language!

Offset your CO2

We’re planting 30 million trees! Spend with your bunq card and earn trees as you go. With veritree, each tree is planted at the right time, in the right place, and carefully tracked as it grows. You’ll be able to follow your trees and see the positive impact they make over time.

Trusted by millions of users

Insured up to €100,000

Your money is protected by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS).

Card Payment Refunds

Your money is protected if something doesn't go as planned.

Instant Payments

Send and receive money instantly, no waiting.

24/7 support

Help in your language, whenever you need it.

FAQ

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Compare our plans

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bunq Free

Free

The standard bank account

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bunq Core

€3.99/month

The bank account for everyday

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bunq Pro

€9.99/month

The bank account that makes budgeting easy

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bunq Elite

€18.99/month

The bank account designed for your international lifestyle

Start your 30-day free trial

Open your account in just 5 minutes, directly from your phone.