bunq
Mobile banking that makes life easy
bunq is a European digital bank headquartered in the Netherlands that lets users open a bank account in under 5 minutes using just a phone and ID. It offers budgeting tools, savings accounts with competitive interest rates, crypto trading, stock investing, and travel features—all within a single mobile app. Plans range from a free tier to a premium subscription for international users.
Users download the bunq app, verify their identity with a video selfie, and instantly gain access to bank accounts, budgeting pockets, cards, savings, crypto, and investment features from their phone.
Individuals seeking a simple, fully mobile banking experience, especially those with international lifestyles
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- bunq B.V.
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