Is Qonto available for business in Germany?

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

Qonto for business in Germany: Available

Key eligibility
Open to freelancers, sole traders and companies such as GmbH and UG registered in Germany, subject to identity and business checks.
Non resident position
Aimed at businesses registered in Germany. Foreign ownership is generally accepted subject to checks. Verify the current position with the provider.
Local currency support
Euro account with a German IBAN, plus international payments in other currencies. Sub accounts can each have their own German IBAN.
Headline monthly fee
Paid plans start at about 9 euro per month excluding VAT, each including at least one Business Mastercard. As of 12 September 2025.
Availability and fees as of 12 September 2025Last reviewed 12 September 2025

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

Yes. As of 12 September 2025, Qonto serves business customers registered in Germany with a euro account and a German IBAN. It accepts freelancers, sole traders and companies such as GmbH and UG, and includes cards, bookkeeping and expense tools. Plans start at about 9 euro per month excluding VAT, with higher tiers adding allowances and features.

Does Qonto serve business customers in Germany?

Yes. Qonto offers an online business account to companies and the self employed registered in Germany, with a euro account and a German IBAN, physical and virtual Business Mastercards, transfers, invoicing and expense management. Accounts are opened online, sub accounts can each carry their own German IBAN, and the platform connects to accounting tools used in Germany. Qonto operates across several European markets including Germany. As of 12 September 2025.

Eligibility for businesses in Germany

Qonto accepts freelancers, sole traders and incorporated companies including GmbH and UG registered in Germany, subject to identity and business activity checks. Applicants verify their identity online and provide business details during onboarding, and some activities are not accepted. Confirm that your legal form and activity are eligible with the provider. As of 12 September 2025. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

Qonto publishes tiered pricing. Paid plans start at about 9 euro per month excluding VAT, each including at least one Business Mastercard and an allowance of transfers and items, with higher tiers adding more cards, allowances and features. International payments and some extra transactions carry separate fees. Allowances and fees vary by plan, so check current terms before relying on a figure. As of 12 September 2025. As of 12 September 2025

What local users report

Freelancers, small companies and growing teams in Germany use Qonto for a fast online setup, a German IBAN, multiple sub accounts and built in expense and invoicing tools. Users like the onboarding speed and the team features, while those needing branch services or extensive cash handling tend to add a traditional bank. As of 12 September 2025.

How to open Qonto for business in Germany

  1. Pick the plan that matches your team size, transfer volume and card needs.
  2. Apply online and verify your identity and business details.
  3. Receive your German IBAN, then activate cards, sub accounts and invoicing.
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Questions about Qonto in Germany

Is Qonto available for business in Germany?
Yes. As of 12 September 2025, Qonto offers a business account with a German IBAN to freelancers, sole traders and companies such as GmbH and UG registered in Germany. Verify the current position with the provider.
Who can open a Qonto account in Germany?
As of 12 September 2025, Qonto accepts freelancers, sole traders and incorporated companies including GmbH and UG registered in Germany, subject to identity and activity checks. Confirm eligibility with the provider.
What does Qonto cost in Germany?
As of 12 September 2025, paid plans start at about 9 euro per month excluding VAT, each including at least one Business Mastercard, with higher tiers adding allowances and features. Check current terms with the provider.
Does Qonto give a German IBAN?
Yes. As of 12 September 2025, Qonto provides a euro account with a German IBAN, and sub accounts can each have their own German IBAN. Verify the current details with the provider.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 12 September 2025. Confirm the current position with Qonto before applying.

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