Is bunq available for business in Germany?

By Fredrik Filipsson, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Morten Andersen
Availability

bunq for business in Germany: Available

Key eligibility
A legitimate business registered in Germany whose director is an adult, with a verified personal bunq account, where the applicant lives permanently in the European Economic Area. Accepted legal forms include Einzelunternehmen, Eingetragener Kaufmann, Freiberufler and Gewerbetreibender, plus GmbH and UG (haftungsbeschraenkt).
Non resident position
The applicant must live permanently in the European Economic Area and the business must be registered in Germany. People resident outside the EEA are generally not onboarded, so confirm with bunq.
Local currency support
EUR with a German DE IBAN and SEPA access, plus the ability to hold and convert other currencies in app.
Headline monthly fee
A free business plan exists for eligible sole trader legal forms, with paid business plans above it. Confirm the current monthly prices with the provider.
Availability and fees as of 18 November 2025Last reviewed 18 November 2025

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

Yes. bunq is a licensed bank that offers business accounts to companies and sole traders registered in Germany. You open the account through the bunq app, receive a German DE IBAN and operate in euro with SEPA access. The applicant must live permanently in the European Economic Area and hold a verified personal bunq account.

Does bunq serve business customers in Germany?

Yes. bunq is a neobank with a European banking licence that offers business accounts across the European Economic Area, and Germany is one of its supported markets. A business registered in Germany can open an account from the app and receive a German DE IBAN, which makes the account reachable for local euro payments through SEPA. bunq publishes a dedicated set of accepted German legal forms, and onboarding requires the applicant to hold a verified personal bunq account first. As of 18 November 2025.

Eligibility for businesses in Germany

To open a bunq business account from Germany you need a legitimate business registered in Germany, a director who is an adult, a verified personal bunq account and permanent residence in the European Economic Area. The free business plan is offered for the Einzelunternehmen, Eingetragener Kaufmann, Freiberufler and Gewerbetreibender legal forms, and bunq also accepts company forms such as GmbH and UG (haftungsbeschraenkt). You provide your tax identification number, company details such as legal form and registration number, and a European business address. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

bunq offers a free business plan for eligible sole trader legal forms and paid business plans above it that add cards, sub accounts and other features for a monthly price. Currency conversion and certain transactions carry fees, and limits on free actions vary by plan. Because plan names and prices change, confirm the current schedule with bunq before relying on any figure. As of 18 November 2025

What local users report

Businesses in Germany use bunq mainly for app based banking, fast onboarding and features such as multiple sub accounts and shared cards. Reported experiences vary, with common themes being the smartphone first setup, the range of plan tiers and support handled through the app. As of 18 November 2025, confirm the current position with the provider before relying on it.

How to open bunq for business in Germany

  1. Download the bunq app and create a verified personal account, then confirm your permanent European Economic Area residence.
  2. Start the business application with your German business details, legal form, registration number and tax identification number.
  3. Once approved, activate your German DE IBAN business account and choose a plan that fits your needs.
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Questions about bunq in Germany

Is bunq available for business in Germany?
Yes. As of 18 November 2025, bunq offers business accounts to companies and sole traders registered in Germany. You get a German IBAN and a euro account, and you apply through the bunq app. The applicant must live permanently in the European Economic Area. Verify the current position with the provider. This is general information, not advice.
Who can open a bunq business account in Germany?
A legitimate business registered in Germany whose director is an adult and who holds a verified personal bunq account. The applicant must live permanently in the European Economic Area. Accepted legal forms include Einzelunternehmen, Eingetragener Kaufmann, Freiberufler and Gewerbetreibender, as well as GmbH and UG (haftungsbeschraenkt). Confirm your eligibility with the provider, as of 18 November 2025.
Does bunq give a German IBAN?
Yes. When you open a business account from Germany, bunq issues a German DE IBAN, and the account operates in euro with SEPA access. bunq also supports holding and converting other currencies. As of 18 November 2025, confirm the current currency list and any limits with the provider.
How much does a bunq business account cost in Germany?
bunq offers a free business plan for eligible sole trader legal forms and paid business plans above it that add cards, sub accounts and other features for a monthly price. Currency conversion and some transactions carry fees. Check the current plan prices with the provider, as of 18 November 2025.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 18 November 2025. Confirm the current position with bunq before applying.

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