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Online accounts and neobanks in Portugal

Snapshot

A business in Portugal can open online with a digital provider such as Qonto, Revolut Business, Wise Business or Finom. They onboard faster than traditional banks and price by plan, but many issue a foreign European Union IBAN rather than a Portuguese one, which is valid for SEPA yet sometimes queried locally.

Main providers
Qonto, Revolut Business, Wise Business and Finom, as of 23 March 2026
Strengths
Fast online onboarding, card and expense tools, cross border payments
IBAN
Often a foreign European Union IBAN, sometimes a Portuguese one
Less suited to
Cash and cheque handling and local lending, where a traditional bank fits better
Fees and features as of 23 March 2026Last reviewed 23 March 2026

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

A business in Portugal can open an account online with a digital provider such as Qonto, Revolut Business, Wise Business or Finom. These providers onboard faster than a traditional bank, price by plan, and bundle card and expense tools and cross border payments. Many issue a foreign European Union IBAN rather than a Portuguese one, which is valid for SEPA payments but can be queried by some local counterparties. As of 23 March 2026, a neobank suits everyday payments and expenses, while a traditional bank such as Millennium BCP or Caixa Geral de Depositos fits better for cash handling and lending. Confirm the IBAN type, plan limits and deposit protection with the provider.

Online accounts and neobanks in Portugal

Alongside the traditional banks, a business in Portugal can open an account with a digital provider that onboards online and runs from an app. The main options as of 23 March 2026 include Qonto, Revolut Business, Wise Business and Finom. They differ from a traditional bank in three ways: onboarding is usually faster, pricing is by plan rather than a branch tariff, and many issue a foreign European Union IBAN rather than a Portuguese one. A foreign IBAN is valid for SEPA payments, though some local counterparties still prefer a Portuguese IBAN, so check this if you collect direct debits domestically.

What the main providers offer

  1. Qonto offers paid plans with invoicing and expense tools and issues account details for euro payments.
  2. Revolut Business offers a free tier and paid plans with multi currency features and Lithuanian IBANs.
  3. Wise Business charges no monthly fee with a one time opening fee of around 50 euros and focuses on low cost currency conversion.
  4. Finom offers a free tier and paid plans aimed at small businesses and freelancers.

Where a neobank fits and where it may not

A neobank suits a business that wants fast onboarding, card and expense control, and cross border payments. It may fit less well where you need cash and cheque handling, local lending, or a Portuguese IBAN for domestic direct debits, which a traditional bank such as Millennium BCP, Caixa Geral de Depositos or Novo Banco is more likely to provide. As of 23 March 2026, confirm the IBAN type, the plan limits and the deposit protection that applies with each provider.

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Questions about online accounts and neobanks in Portugal

Which neobanks offer business accounts in Portugal?
As of 23 March 2026 the main digital options for a business in Portugal include Qonto, Revolut Business, Wise Business and Finom. Each sets its own plans, features and acceptance rules, so confirm current terms with the provider before applying. This is general information, not advice.
Do neobanks give a Portuguese IBAN?
Not always. Some neobanks issue a foreign European Union IBAN, for example a Lithuanian one, which is valid for SEPA payments but can be queried by some local counterparties, while others issue a Portuguese IBAN. Check which IBAN you will receive with the provider. As of 23 March 2026.
Are neobank deposits protected in Portugal?
It depends on how the provider is licensed. A licensed bank is covered by a deposit guarantee scheme up to the applicable limit, while some providers are electronic money institutions that safeguard funds rather than offering deposit guarantee cover. Confirm the protection that applies with the provider. As of 23 March 2026.
Is a neobank cheaper than a traditional bank?
Often for everyday use, since neobank plans bundle transfers and cards for a flat fee and avoid some branch charges, but a traditional bank may be better value where you need cash handling or lending. Compare the plan limits and the exchange spread, not just the monthly fee. As of 23 March 2026.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 23 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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