Qonto business account review

Snapshot

Qonto is a business account provider for companies, startups and freelancers in eight European countries. Plans start from about EUR 9 a month and include a local IBAN, cards and accounting tools. It suits teams that want spend management and invoicing in one place, as of 10 June 2026.

Who it suits
Registered companies, startups and freelancers in the countries Qonto serves that want a euro business account with cards, expense controls and accounting integrations.
Broadly available in
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal, as of 10 June 2026.
Headline monthly fee
From about EUR 9 a month for the Basic solo plan, rising with team plans, excluding VAT, as of 10 June 2026.
Account type
Business current account from a licensed payment institution, with a local IBAN. Not a deposit taking bank.
Fees and features as of 10 June 2026Last reviewed 10 June 2026

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

Qonto provides business accounts for companies and freelancers in eight European markets. Solo plans start at about EUR 9 a month for Basic, with Smart at about EUR 19 and Premium at about EUR 39, while team plans run from about EUR 49 to EUR 199 a month, all excluding VAT and shown as of 10 June 2026. Accounts come with a local IBAN, physical and virtual cards, expense management, invoicing and connections to accounting software. Qonto is a licensed payment institution rather than a deposit taking bank. Confirm current pricing and terms with Qonto.

Overview

Qonto is a French founded business finance provider operating across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal. It combines a business current account with a local IBAN, corporate cards, expense and budget controls, invoicing and bookkeeping connections in one interface. Companies can open sub accounts, each with its own IBAN, to separate budgets and taxes. Qonto operates as a licensed payment institution, so funds are safeguarded rather than covered by a deposit guarantee scheme in the way a bank deposit is. Verify current details with Qonto.

Strengths

Strong tools for teams, including multiple cards with spending limits, roles and permissions, and more than 80 accounting integrations. A local IBAN helps with domestic payments and direct debits. Invoicing and expense management are built in. Setup is online.

Limitations

Pricing rises as you add team features, cards and users. Accounts are mainly euro based, so broad multi currency holding is limited compared with some rivals. It is available in eight countries only. Cash handling is limited. Verify current terms with Qonto.

Fees and features

All figures as of 10 June 2026. Verify current terms with Qonto.
Monthly feeFrom about EUR 9 a month for Basic, with team plans from about EUR 49 to EUR 199 a month, excluding VAT, as of 10 June 2026.
Transaction feesPlans include an allowance of SEPA transfers and card payments, with charges beyond the allowance. Extra cards and added users cost more. Verify current allowances with Qonto.
FX feesForeign currency transfers are available and priced separately from euro payments. Confirm the current cost with Qonto, as of 10 June 2026.
Minimum depositNo minimum deposit for most plans. Company creation plans handle share capital deposits separately, as of 10 June 2026.
Multi currencyPrimarily euro accounts with foreign currency transfers in a range of currencies. Broad balance holding in many currencies is limited. Verify with Qonto.
IntegrationsMore than 80 accounting and software integrations, including Xero, Stripe, PayPal and Zapier, as of 10 June 2026.
EligibilityRegistered companies, micro enterprises and freelancers in the eight countries Qonto serves, subject to verification.

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Questions about Qonto

Which countries is Qonto available in?
Qonto serves business customers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal, as of 10 June 2026. Confirm availability for your business with Qonto.
How much does Qonto cost?
Solo plans start at about EUR 9 a month for Basic, with Smart about EUR 19 and Premium about EUR 39. Team plans run from about EUR 49 to EUR 199 a month, all excluding VAT, as of 10 June 2026. Cards and extra users add to the cost. Verify current pricing with Qonto.
Is Qonto a bank?
Qonto operates as a licensed payment institution rather than a deposit taking bank. It provides business accounts with a local IBAN, cards and finance tools, and safeguards customer funds. Deposit guarantee cover differs from a bank deposit. Confirm current terms with Qonto. This is general information, not advice.
Can freelancers open a Qonto account?
Yes. Qonto is open to registered freelancers and micro enterprises as well as companies in the markets it serves. Company creation plans also support share capital deposits where required. Verify the current requirements with Qonto.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 10 June 2026. Confirm current terms with Qonto before applying.

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