4 April 2023
Company

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-centered approach to banking to location-independent people and businesses in the US.

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14 March 2023
bunq Updates

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

21 February 2023
Company

bunq first EU neobank to report a quarterly profit

The second largest neobank in the EU reaches structural profitability

16 February 2023
Sustainability

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.

21 December 2022
Company

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.

2 December 2022
Product

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...

18 October 2022
Company

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...

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4 April 2023
Company

bunq applies for US banking license

21 February 2023
Company

bunq first EU neobank to report a quarterly profit

The second largest neobank in the EU reaches structural profitability

21 December 2022
Company

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.

18 October 2022
Company

bunq wins appeal against Dutch Central Bank (DNB)

28 February 2022
Company

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...

9 December 2021
bunq Updates

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

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16 February 2023
Sustainability

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.

11 November 2021
bunq Updates

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.

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2 December 2022
Product

bunq quadruples interest on savings, breaking the 1% barrier

9 December 2021
bunq Updates

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

26 October 2021
bunq Updates

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

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

1 June 2021
bunq Updates

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

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14 March 2023
bunq Updates

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

11 October 2022
bunq Updates

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.

3 May 2022
bunq Updates

bunq becomes second biggest neobank in EU

European challenger welcomes 5.4 million users through its acquisition of Tricount

9 December 2021
bunq Updates

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

2 December 2021
bunq Updates

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

11 November 2021
bunq Updates

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.