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

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Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
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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 fully licensed European bank, regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). Just like the Irish Deposit Guarantee Scheme, your deposits are fully protected up to €100,000 by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme.

Yes, bunq is a fully licensed European bank, regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). Just like the Irish Deposit Guarantee Scheme, your deposits are fully protected up to €100,000 by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme.

Yes, bunq is a fully licensed European bank, regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). Just like the Irish Deposit Guarantee Scheme, your deposits are fully protected up to €100,000 by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme.

Yes. bunq, operating since 2012, is known for transparency, independence, and privacy. It's trusted by millions across Europe.

Yes. bunq, operating since 2012, is known for transparency, independence, and privacy. It's trusted by millions across Europe.

Yes. bunq, operating since 2012, is known for transparency, independence, and privacy. It's trusted by millions across Europe.

Yes, use your bunq debit card at any Mastercard/Maestro ATM. Withdrawal fees depend on your plan.

Yes, use your bunq debit card at any Mastercard/Maestro ATM. Withdrawal fees depend on your plan.

Yes, use your bunq debit card at any Mastercard/Maestro ATM. Withdrawal fees depend on your plan.

bunq uses top-notch encryption, biometric login, and fraud detection to keep your account safe. You're always in control with security settings and daily limits.

bunq uses top-notch encryption, biometric login, and fraud detection to keep your account safe. You're always in control with security settings and daily limits.

bunq uses top-notch encryption, biometric login, and fraud detection to keep your account safe. You're always in control with security settings and daily limits.

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.
| Recurso | Revolut | AIB | N26 | Bank of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full IE bank (Central Bank of Ireland) | Full DE bank; EEA passport | Full IE bank (CBI licensed) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | IE IBAN | IE IBAN | DE IBAN (SEPA-valid in Ireland) | IE IBAN | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Group sustainability reporting | €22.9bn+ green & transition lending | Limited consumer eco features | MSCI AAA ESG; green finance targets | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; Lithuanian lead authority | GDPR; Irish DPC oversight | GDPR; German BDSG applies | GDPR; Irish DPC oversight |
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.
| Recurso | Revolut | AIB | N26 | Bank of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full IE bank (Central Bank of Ireland) | Full DE bank; EEA passport | Full IE bank (CBI licensed) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | IE IBAN | IE IBAN | DE IBAN (SEPA-valid in Ireland) | IE IBAN | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Group sustainability reporting | €22.9bn+ green & transition lending | Limited consumer eco features | MSCI AAA ESG; green finance targets | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; Lithuanian lead authority | GDPR; Irish DPC oversight | GDPR; German BDSG applies | GDPR; Irish DPC oversight |
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.
| Recurso | Revolut | AIB | N26 | Bank of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full IE bank (Central Bank of Ireland) | Full DE bank; EEA passport | Full IE bank (CBI licensed) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | IE IBAN | IE IBAN | DE IBAN (SEPA-valid in Ireland) | IE IBAN | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Group sustainability reporting | €22.9bn+ green & transition lending | Limited consumer eco features | MSCI AAA ESG; green finance targets | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; Lithuanian lead authority | GDPR; Irish DPC oversight | GDPR; German BDSG applies | GDPR; Irish DPC oversight |
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 ireland and where to go next.
Find clear answers about discover bunq in ireland and where to go next.
Find clear answers about discover bunq in ireland and where to go next.
Open your bunq account in just a few taps — designed for modern life, in English and 33+ languages.

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

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

Dá uma olhada em alguns destes artigos relacionados, cheios de dicas e insights úteis para te ajudar a gerir o teu banco de forma mais esperta e simplificar a tua vida.

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

Fast, paperless banking from day one. Local Irish IBAN, no PPSN required, zero hidden fees, bunq for expats in Ireland.

Navigate Ireland's high cost of living with practical budgeting tips and bunq tools that help expats thrive.
Dá uma olhada em alguns destes artigos relacionados, cheios de dicas e insights úteis para te ajudar a gerir o teu banco de forma mais esperta e simplificar a tua vida.

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

Fast, paperless banking from day one. Local Irish IBAN, no PPSN required, zero hidden fees, bunq for expats in Ireland.

Navigate Ireland's high cost of living with practical budgeting tips and bunq tools that help expats thrive.
Dá uma olhada em alguns destes artigos relacionados, cheios de dicas e insights úteis para te ajudar a gerir o teu banco de forma mais esperta e simplificar a tua vida.

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

Fast, paperless banking from day one. Local Irish IBAN, no PPSN required, zero hidden fees, bunq for expats in Ireland.

Navigate Ireland's high cost of living with practical budgeting tips and bunq tools that help expats thrive.