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bunq Update 16

Make Life Easy

Here’s what’s new from bunq Update 16!

New year, new features that make life easy! Check out everything that’s new from bunq Update 16 and explore all the benefits.

4 great benefits that Easy Green users enjoy

Being green is easy with bunq. You save CO2 by simply spending money with any of your cards. For each €100 you spend, we plant a tree so you can be CO2 free in less than 2 years effortlessly. We’ve recently added a couple of cool features for Easy Green members. Check them out!

5 brand new ways to save time with bunq

Enjoy the things you love, while we take care of the things you need with these 5 brand new time saving features.

Products & Services

The latest info about our products and services that make your life easy.

Introducing bunq Easy Plans

We're celebrating 5 years of freedom and dedication to make life easy. To mark the occasion, we’re introducing our new, simplified plans: easyTravel, easyMoney and easyGreen. These apply to both personal as well as business users. Check out what's in it for you!

bunq is celebrating 5 years of freedom

Today is a super special day: bunq turns 5! We’re celebrating 5 years of innovation, 5 years of freedom and most importantly: 5 years of building the bank of The Free, together.

Freelancer? 5 things to look for in a business bank account

If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, then you’re probably living a great adventure right now! We know, working hard for your dream can be a challenge too: looking for the right business bank account, right insurance, sorting taxes. But don’t worry, we’ve got a couple of tips to help!

5 top bunq features, according to the bunq community!

Everything we build here at bunq is to make life easy! We’ve recently asked our lovely community on Instagram to let us know what are their favorite bunq features. Here’s what they told us.

bunq Update 15

Everything new from bunq Update 15 that makes life easy!

What better way to enjoy the autumn than with more cool features that help you save time, money and CO2? Inspired by your wants and needs, here’s what’s brand new from bunq Update 15!

Save money easily with these 3 new features

We love that beautiful sight of our savings account growing bigger and closer to the goal. That’s why we’ve built a couple of new things to help with that and make it fun too!

3 new ways to save time with bunq

Helping you save time to focus on the fun things in life is something we always keep in mind when building new features. After all, there are enough things in life that take longer than you’d want. Why should banking be on that list? Since bunq Update 15, we’ve added more easy ways to save time. Here are our top 3!

Under 18? Automatically become CO2 free in less than 2 years

In April 2020, bunq became the first bank in the world to let you become CO2 free in less than 2 years. By simply being a SuperGreen member, we plant a tree in your name for every €100 you spend.

Stories

Stories straight from our awesome users and partners!

5 goals that bunqers easily achieved

#goals is not just a trendy hashtag you see around social media. It stands for everything that you’re trying to achieve, from owning the new shoes that you’ve been keeping an eye on to finally buying your own apartment. Small or big, goals are important and we’re happy to help you achieve them.

Growth hackers: what’s all the hype about?

What is Growth Hacking? Don’t worry, it may sound illegal, but it’s not the case. Let’s hear from Irina, our industry expert! She’s a growth hacker at Sprints and Sneakers.

You can eat climate change. What?

Well, 2020 has definitely been interesting. We’re about to move on into a new year full of hope, dreams and of course - new resolutions. Being and doing better for the planet has been on the world’s agenda for a while, so it’s no surprise that more and more companies are here to do exactly that.

Bunq clear be empowered to take control over your nutritional health

Be empowered to take control of your nutritional health!

A healthy lifestyle is important for most of us. It makes us happier, more confident, gives us energy and strength to tackle everything and achieve our goals. But how can you take control of your nutritional needs in a healthy way? Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

Company

The ins-and-outs of life at bunq HQ.

Rotterdam, watch out! We’re bringing the bunq love to you!

bunq is constantly growing, which means we’re always on the hunt for brilliant minds with a great sense of humor, excited to change the future for the better.

The Producer (singular) and the world around them

Ever since I was young, I’ve been very sure about what I wanted to do with my life. There was always a charm or romance when it came to visual production to me: a chance to put your own style, personality and likes into a visual piece for the public to see.

James Bond, is that you? Oh, it's Eva

Hi, I’m Eva and I'm crushing compliance at bunq.

How I managed to Get Shit Done all the way from South Africa!

I knew it was going to be a challenge applying for a job abroad, especially during a pandemic. However there is never going to be a perfect time, so there is no point in sitting around and waiting for the stars to align.

Lifestyle

Insights into how to navigate the modern lifestyle.

10 best cities for digital nomads

It’s 2021 and more companies than ever are announcing “work from anywhere” as their policy now and...forever. Becoming a digital nomad sounds really attractive, but the question is: where to?

10 ways to transform your home into a productive office

Using your cozy home as an office used to be relevant mostly for digital nomads and freelancers - today, we could all use a little inspiration. So let’s dive in!

6 ways mindfulness can help you and your business grow

and body. This practice consists of mindful exercises like meditation, reflection, and “single-tasking.” By bringing your thoughts and emotions into the present, you’re able to go through life with positivity and less stress.

Career change? 5 tips for a successful switch

Thinking of a career change? What an exciting challenge! Here are a couple of tips for a successful and hassle-free switch.

Business Insights

Boost your business with amazing insights, learn from other entrepreneurs and stay ahead of the game.

Turning lessons into growth when building a start-up

Are you an entrepreneur embarking on the most exciting ride of your life: turning your dream into a start-up? Or do you think about starting your own company one day?

6 steps to become an online entrepreneur

How many of us had that thought - should I start my own thing? Alright, but where to begin? Is this idea good enough? Is it really gonna work?!

Follow your dream! Why now is the time to build a start-up

You have a dream - that’s a great start! You may think you have to put that dream on hold for a while, but this is actually a great time to follow it. Let’s see why! 🙌

How Jedlix saves time and increases customer satisfaction with bunq

Here at bunq we’re all about 3 things: saving money, time and CO2 - and we’re always happy to collaborate with companies that hold similar values. 🌱

bunq Update 14

Missed bunq Update 14? Here’s all you need to know!

Last week during bunq Update 14, we took our biggest step in creating the best banking experience yet. In case you missed it, here’s what’s new!

bunq Update 13

All the cool features we released or bunq Update 13 to give you an even better banking experience.

Didn’t get a chance to see bunq Update 13? Here’s what you missed!

There’s no better way to kick off the first bunq Update of the year than with lucky number 13. Check out all of the cool new features we released for you!

Meet the easiest-to-use banking API in the world!

We are celebrating bunq Update 13 with the most amazing improvement ever. The bunq API is now not only the most powerful but also the easiest-to-use banking API in the world 🙌🌈. All it takes for you to start using it is to have an API key.