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Expats face rising costs across Europe, with London and Dublin topping the list

As the digital nomad lifestyle continues to surge, bunq’s latest research highlights rising costs for expats across Europe.

bunq to nearly double global headcount in 2024

In a bid to become the world’s first global neobank for digital nomads, bunq announces plans to grow its global headcount by 70% by the end of 2024.

bunq sets its eyes on UK as it reports first full year of profitability

bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, reports a net profit of €53.1 million in 2023. A testament to bunq’s sustainable business model proven to yield record profits throughout 2023, the chall...

bunq secures €100M in growth capital despite market downturn

bunq, the second largest neobank in the EU, secures an additional €44.5M in growth capital, bringing the total capital injected into bunq this year to nearly €100M. This fresh capital allows the mo...

bunq applies for US banking license

bunq, the second largest neobank in the EU, has filed an application for a US banking license with the FDIC in the state of New York. By applying for a bank charter, bunq brings its proven and user...

bunq first EU neobank to report a quarterly profit

The second largest neobank in the EU reaches structural profitability

More than half of European Gen Z and millennials will cut back on holiday spending

Half of young adults in the Netherlands, Germany and France will save on dinners, and 43% will invite fewer guests.

bunq wins appeal against Dutch Central Bank (DNB)

bunq has won a landmark case against the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). Earlier this year the neobank took DNB to court over the use of modern technology in the fight against money laundering. Today's c...

Dutch tech entrepreneurs unite to provide aid for refugees

Amsterdam, February 28th 2022 - Three successful Dutch tech entrepreneurs have joined forces to aid those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Ali Niknam (bunq), Joris Beckers (Picnic) a...

bunq becomes first digital bank in Europe to offer mortgages

In industry-first the Dutch fintech will start to offer mortgages to its users from early next year, as it seeks to challenge traditional banks’ grip on the home-lending market

Regulator approves largest series A round in European fintech history

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) green-lights deal valuing bunq at €1.6 billion and bringing external capital into the company for the first time

bunq announces the planting of 5 million trees by users

As the world gathers for COP 26, the Dutch challenger bank has confirmed its own contribution to the fight against climate change, while being recognised for its green efforts to date.

Two-thirds of European millennials and Gen Zs live more sustainably than a year ago

Despite higher energy bills and sky-high inflation, as many as 71% of Europeans say they are living more sustainably than they were one year ago.

bunq announces the planting of 5 million trees by users

As the world gathers for COP 26, the Dutch challenger bank has confirmed its own contribution to the fight against climate change, while being recognised for its green efforts to date.

bunq expands stock trading to Ireland

bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, expands its investment product to Ireland.

bunq quadruples interest on savings, breaking the 1% barrier

bunq raises its savings interest from 0.27% to 1.05%. The nearly quadrupled interest rate comes into effect immediately, well ahead of the planned monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council o...

bunq becomes first digital bank in Europe to offer mortgages

In industry-first the Dutch fintech will start to offer mortgages to its users from early next year, as it seeks to challenge traditional banks’ grip on the home-lending market

bunq launches ‘Local Currencies’ to enable global citizens to bank without borders

European challenger bank introduces multi-currency accounts as countries ease travel restrictions

bunq to conquer the French market after expanding presence in Germany

The European challenger bank updates features based on user feedback and expands further into France with French IBANs and a new office in Paris

bunq debuts stock trading

bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, launches Stocks, a new investment product tailored for digital nomads. This comes as bunq actively gains trust in Europe, reaching 14.5 million users.

bunq enters the insurance market

bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, expands beyond banking with new included travel insurance. The challenger officially rolled out its worldwide, one-time activation travel insurance in pa...

bunq becomes the first AI-powered bank in Europe as it unveils its own GenAI platform

bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, launches Finn, a GenAI platform available to all its users. Finn will enable bunq users to live the life they want, with help of bunq.

bunq hits 9 million users across Europe, surpasses €4.5 billion in deposits

The second largest neobank in the EU rapidly scales across the continent and launches cashback and interest on savings in multiple currencies

bunq doubles user deposits

At bunq Update 22, the second largest neobank in the EU announces consistent growth of balance sheet and reveals new features to help Europeans bank on the go

bunq doubles down on budgeting features to help users stay on top of inflation

With more than 94% of people affected by an increase in the cost of living, bunq launches powerful features to help them regain total control of their money.

bunq becomes second biggest neobank in EU

European challenger welcomes 5.4 million users through its acquisition of Tricount

bunq becomes first digital bank in Europe to offer mortgages

In industry-first the Dutch fintech will start to offer mortgages to its users from early next year, as it seeks to challenge traditional banks’ grip on the home-lending market

Regulator approves largest series A round in European fintech history

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) green-lights deal valuing bunq at €1.6 billion and bringing external capital into the company for the first time

bunq announces the planting of 5 million trees by users

As the world gathers for COP 26, the Dutch challenger bank has confirmed its own contribution to the fight against climate change, while being recognised for its green efforts to date.

bunq launches ‘Local Currencies’ to enable global citizens to bank without borders

European challenger bank introduces multi-currency accounts as countries ease travel restrictions

bunq says ¡hola! to Spain as European expansion continues

After historic funding round in July, the Amsterdam-based challenger bank continues its quest to conquer new European markets with Spanish IBANs and multi-currency features.

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