Neobanks

Bunq is a Dutch neobank positioning itself as 'the bank of the free', focusing on sustainability, digital nomads, and European expats.

✦ Sentiment OverviewUpdated weekly · Jul 17, 2026

Bunq enjoys strong customer approval (4.2/5 across 91k ratings) underpinned by accelerating positive sentiment—NeoBase jumped 16.8 points to 79/100 this week. Media coverage clusters around aggressive geographic expansion (Mexico licensing push) and crypto trading momentum (€100m milestone), signalling investor and press confidence in growth trajectory. Customer satisfaction and headline optimism align closely, with no material sentiment divergence detected.

Sentiment index

our score · updated weekly
79.5/100
+0.93 vs last week
Reviews · 91,159 ratings77
News100
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Where Bunq operates

29 markets
Netherlands Germany France Spain Italy Austria Belgium Portugal Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Ireland Poland Czechia Slovakia Hungary Romania Bulgaria Croatia Slovenia Greece Cyprus Luxembourg Malta Latvia Estonia Lithuania Switzerland

Ratings across platforms

4.2 avg · 91K ratings · 3 platforms
Trustpilot
4.1
22K ratings · 70% positive
Google Play
4.0
37K ratings · 76% positive
5M+ installs
App Store
4.3
32K ratings · 84% positive

Rating distribution

All platforms
5
66% · 60K
4
11% · 10K
3
4% · 3.2K
2
3% · 2.8K
1
16% · 15K

Company responsiveness

99%
Replies to reviews
~2 weeks
Typical reply time

In the media

brand coverage
ffnews.com

bunq Surpasses €100m Traded in First Year of Offering Crypto

ffnews.com · 2w ago

The mobile bank also marked 1 year since the launch of bunq Crypto in April 2025, surpassing €100 million across half a million trades. As one...

gfmag.com

Dutch Neobank Bunq Eyes Mexican Market

gfmag.com · 1mo ago

Dutch neobank Bunq joins a crowded field of fintechs racing to bank Mexico's expats and underserved populations.

www.pymnts.com

Bunq Accelerates Global Expansion With Mexican Banking License Bid

www.pymnts.com · 2mo ago

European neobank Bunq filed for a Mexican banking license, saying it aims to serve the growing number of global citizens there.

www.finextra.com

Bunq applies for Mexican banking license

www.finextra.com · 2mo ago

Bunq, the European neobank for "global citizens", has applied for a Mexican banking license.

www.fintechfutures.com

Bunq applies for Mexican banking licence in latest North American push

www.fintechfutures.com · 2mo ago

Operating across more than 30 European markets, Bunq's Mexican application extends its North American expansion strategy. The bank filed for a...

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What people are saying

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Marcus Bellu/marcusbellReddit· 3d ago

Mixed feelings on Bunq lately — love the product, but the latest update changed a flow I relied on.

Daniel Kimu/danielkimReddit· 4d ago

Mixed feelings on Bunq lately — love the product, but the latest update changed a flow I relied on.

Chris Whitfieldu/chriswhitfieReddit· 6d ago

Mixed feelings on Bunq lately — love the product, but the latest update changed a flow I relied on.

Tomasz Wójcik@tomaszwjcikX· 1w ago

Been using Bunq for 6 months now — the app just works. Transfers land instantly and support actually replies.

Aisha Rahmanu/aisharahmanReddit· 2w ago

If you're comparing neobanks in 2026, Bunq keeps coming up in every conversation I have.

Company

Founded2012
HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
OwnershipPrivate (unicorn)
LicensesDNB (NL), ECB banking licence
Available in29 markets

About Bunq

Founded in 2012 by Ali Niknam, self-funded with €98M. Received Dutch banking licence in 2014 — first new EU licence in 35+ years. Became profitable in 2022.

Frequently asked questions

Who is bunq designed for?

bunq is especially popular among digital nomads, expats and freelancers working across multiple EU countries. It offers multi-currency accounts, IBANs from several countries (NL, DE, FR, ES, IT) and an Easy Travel mode that auto-adjusts settings when you travel.

How much do bunq plans cost?

bunq offers: Easy Bank (€3.99/mo), Easy Bank Pro (€9.99/mo) and Easy Bank Pro XL (€17.99/mo). Every plan includes a physical card, multi-country EEA IBANs and fee-free payments within the EEA. Pro adds metal cards, cashback and higher limits.

How many sub-accounts can I have with bunq?

On the Pro plan you can have up to 25 sub-accounts in different currencies, each with its own IBAN — ideal for budgeting. Keep rent, groceries and savings in completely separate accounts with real IBANs.

How do bunq Savings Goals work?

Savings Goals are sub-accounts with a visual progress tracker. Set a goal, a target date and bunq calculates a monthly saving amount. Automatic transfers can be triggered after each incoming payment.

Is bunq available outside the EU?

bunq is available across the EU/EEA but not in the US, UK (post-Brexit) or non-EEA countries. All account holders must be EEA residents. Support is available in English and several European languages.

Ratings & sentiment aggregated from Trustpilot, Google Play and App Store — anonymised store metrics only, no individual reviews.