bunq business account review

Snapshot

bunq is a Dutch licensed bank offering app based business accounts for companies and freelancers across much of the European Economic Area. Plans range from a free tier to paid tiers with more accounts, cards and included transactions.

Who it suits
Freelancers and small to medium companies based in the EEA that want a mobile first euro account with multi currency features.
Broadly available in
European Economic Area, with business eligibility focused on EU markets such as the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Ireland. Verify your country with the provider.
Headline monthly fee
Free Business at 0 euro per month, paid plans from 7.99 euro per month
Account type
App based business current account with a euro IBAN
Fees and features as of 15 June 2026Last reviewed 15 June 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

bunq offers four business plans as of 15 June 2026: Free Business at 0 euro per month, Core at 7.99 euro per month, Pro at 13.99 euro per month and Elite at 23.99 euro per month. Higher plans add more sub accounts, cards, included transactions and foreign exchange features. bunq holds a Dutch banking licence and serves business customers across much of the EEA.

Overview

bunq is a mobile first bank headquartered in the Netherlands. It offers business accounts opened entirely through its app, with euro IBANs, physical and virtual cards, sub accounts and accounting integrations. The business range has four tiers as of 15 June 2026, so the monthly cost depends on how many accounts, cards and transactions you need.

Strengths

Fast app based onboarding, multiple sub accounts for organising money, included foreign exchange on higher plans and a genuine EU banking licence. The free tier lets eligible freelancers start at no monthly cost.

Limitations

Eligibility is centred on EEA residents and EU registered businesses, so it does not suit companies based outside that region. Included transactions are capped on lower plans and extra transactions carry a fee. Cash handling is limited compared with a high street bank.

Fees and features

All figures as of 15 June 2026. Verify current terms with bunq.
Monthly feeFree Business 0 euro, Core 7.99 euro, Pro 13.99 euro, Elite 23.99 euro per month (as of 15 June 2026).
Transaction feesEach plan includes a set number of transactions, then charges per extra transaction. Check the current plan sheet for your tier.
FX feesForeign exchange is included on higher plans; lower plans apply a conversion fee. Verify current terms with bunq.
Minimum depositNo minimum balance stated for the business plans (as of 15 June 2026).
Multi currencyYes. Multiple currencies are supported, with the range and any savings rates depending on the plan.
IntegrationsAccounting integrations are available on paid plans.
EligibilityEU or EEA registered businesses and freelancers, with beneficial owners typically resident in the EEA. Confirm your country and company type with the provider.

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bunq serves business customers across much of the European Economic Area. Availability and plan pricing can vary by country, so check the bunq by country pages below for your market, then confirm current terms with the provider. Shown as of 15 June 2026.

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Questions about bunq

Is bunq a real bank?
Yes. bunq holds a banking licence in the Netherlands and is supervised as a bank. Deposit protection rules may apply, so confirm the current details with the provider. Information as of 15 June 2026.
How much does a bunq business account cost?
As of 15 June 2026 the business plans are Free Business at 0 euro per month, Core at 7.99 euro, Pro at 13.99 euro and Elite at 23.99 euro per month. Extra transactions beyond a plan allowance may cost more.
Which countries can open a bunq business account?
bunq focuses on businesses registered in the EEA, with eligibility commonly available in EU markets such as the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Ireland. Check your country with the provider before applying.
Does bunq support multiple currencies?
Yes. bunq supports several currencies and includes foreign exchange features on higher plans. The exact currency list and any conversion fees depend on the plan, so verify current terms with bunq.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 15 June 2026. Confirm current terms with bunq before applying.

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