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Get a French IBAN from a licensed EU bank on your phone. Start a 30-day trial with phone and ID.

Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Yes! bunq is a licensed EU bank regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). It offers full banking services including personal and business accounts, direct debits, and savings.

Yes! bunq is a licensed EU bank regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). It offers full banking services including personal and business accounts, direct debits, and savings.

Yes! bunq is a licensed EU bank regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). It offers full banking services including personal and business accounts, direct debits, and savings.

Absolutely. Your funds are protected up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (similar to France’s FGDR). bunq also uses high encryption and biometric logins to keep your account secure.

Absolutely. Your funds are protected up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (similar to France’s FGDR). bunq also uses high encryption and biometric logins to keep your account secure.

Absolutely. Your funds are protected up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (similar to France’s FGDR). bunq also uses high encryption and biometric logins to keep your account secure.

Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is known for its transparency, privacy, and independence. It’s trusted by users across Europe for its ad-free approach and ethical banking practices.

Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is known for its transparency, privacy, and independence. It’s trusted by users across Europe for its ad-free approach and ethical banking practices.

Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is known for its transparency, privacy, and independence. It’s trusted by users across Europe for its ad-free approach and ethical banking practices.

It depends on your needs. Here's a quick comparison:\n\nbunq may be a better choice for a full-service EU bank with a sustainable and privacy-focused approach.
| Fonctionnalité | Revolut | N26 | Nickel | BoursoBank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; passported to France | French payment institution (ACPR) | Full FR bank (Société Générale) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | LT IBAN; FR IBAN rollout | DE IBAN | FR IBAN (French RIB) | FR IBAN / RIB | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Revolut Green: CO₂ tracking (paid) | Company-level carbon programmes | No marketed eco-banking features | Group green & transition finance | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; states data is not sold | GDPR + German BDSG | GDPR; CNIL complaint route | GDPR; strict-purpose collection |
It depends on your needs. Here's a quick comparison:\n\nbunq may be a better choice for a full-service EU bank with a sustainable and privacy-focused approach.
| Fonctionnalité | Revolut | N26 | Nickel | BoursoBank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; passported to France | French payment institution (ACPR) | Full FR bank (Société Générale) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | LT IBAN; FR IBAN rollout | DE IBAN | FR IBAN (French RIB) | FR IBAN / RIB | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Revolut Green: CO₂ tracking (paid) | Company-level carbon programmes | No marketed eco-banking features | Group green & transition finance | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; states data is not sold | GDPR + German BDSG | GDPR; CNIL complaint route | GDPR; strict-purpose collection |
It depends on your needs. Here's a quick comparison:\n\nbunq may be a better choice for a full-service EU bank with a sustainable and privacy-focused approach.
| Fonctionnalité | Revolut | N26 | Nickel | BoursoBank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; passported to France | French payment institution (ACPR) | Full FR bank (Société Générale) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | LT IBAN; FR IBAN rollout | DE IBAN | FR IBAN (French RIB) | FR IBAN / RIB | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Revolut Green: CO₂ tracking (paid) | Company-level carbon programmes | No marketed eco-banking features | Group green & transition finance | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; states data is not sold | GDPR + German BDSG | GDPR; CNIL complaint route | GDPR; strict-purpose collection |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features may change; passported banks may use home-country deposit protection.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features may change; passported banks may use home-country deposit protection.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features may change; passported banks may use home-country deposit protection.
Find clear answers about discover bunq in france and where to go next.
Find clear answers about discover bunq in france and where to go next.
Find clear answers about discover bunq in france and where to go next.
Open your bunq account in just a few taps — designed for modern life, in English, French and 33+ languages.

Open your bunq account in just a few taps — designed for modern life, in English, French and 33+ languages.

Open your bunq account in just a few taps — designed for modern life, in English, French and 33+ languages.

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Moving to a new country? With bunq, opening an account is simple, fast, and fully mobile from day one.

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Pour payer ton loyer à Berlin ou partager des tapas à Barcelone, voilà comment les expats à travers l'Europe gèrent leur argent avec bunq.
Jette un œil à ces articles connexes, remplis d'astuces et de conseils pratiques pour t'aider à mieux gérer ta banque et te simplifier la vie.

Moving to a new country? With bunq, opening an account is simple, fast, and fully mobile from day one.

How crypto is taxed in France in 2025, from capital gains to mining. How to report and stay compliant.

Pour payer ton loyer à Berlin ou partager des tapas à Barcelone, voilà comment les expats à travers l'Europe gèrent leur argent avec bunq.