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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.

Products & Services

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

Wow! We’ve just planted 1 million trees together!

The bunq community has always been super excited about doing good and making the world a greener place. We’ve noticed your enthusiasm and pledged that with your support, we’ll be able to plant an impressive number of trees by 2021: 1 million, to be exact.

Bunq weve just been added to the Dutch Fair Finance Guide

Woohoo! We've just been added to the Dutch Fair Finance Guide

Today is a great day! We’ve just been added to the Dutch Fair Finance Guide (Eerlijkegeldwijzer). So why is this a big deal?

Top 5 bunq features that make life easy

We’re always building things that you love and can help you achieve your goals. We’ve asked some bunqers around the office what’s their favorite bunq feature ever. Here’s what they told us!

Bunq Automate your business so you can focus on growth

Automate your business today and focus on what matters

If you’re looking to save time so you can focus on growing your business, we’ve got some sweet shortcuts for you! You may already use some, but not to their full potential. Let’s dig in!

Lifestyle

Insights into how to navigate the modern lifestyle.

A guide to traveling with pets

Covid-19 has changed plenty of things in our life, including one of our greatest loves: traveling. Nowadays it’s very limited and only advised if absolutely necessary, but If that’s the case - how do you get around with a pet? Here’s a comprehensive guide from our guest writer, Rebecca Siggers.

7 things that get you ready for autumn

While September gave us a couple more sunny days, now we’re already approaching the middle of October and it’s clear: autumn is here to stay. Check out these 7 things you can do to get ready and enjoy this season to the max!

Bunq Here our top 10 favorite TV series of all time

Here our top 10 favorite TV series of all time - part 2

We recently shared part 1 of this article with you, where we talked about 5 out of 10 favorite TV series of all time. Here we go with the other half!

Here our top 10 favorite TV series of all time - part 1

We recently put together a list of our 10 favorite movies that received quite some love from you. Since everything we do is inspired by what you like to use (in this case, watch), we’re making a brand new top for you - this time, let’s look at the best TV series of all time.

Stories

Stories straight from our awesome users and partners!

How Salt Farm Foundation helps with worldwide food shortage

A couple of months ago, we launched Common Goals so you can support causes that you care about effortlessly. The first Common Goals in the bunq app were created through valuable partnerships with 5 top charities.

How Free a Girl gives freedom to those who need it most: children

Here’s how One Acre Fund supports farmers every day

A couple of months ago, we launched Common Goals so you can effortlessly support causes that you care about. The first Common Goals in the bunq app were created through valuable partnerships with 5 charities.

Company

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

We’re stronger together! Join our daily wellness program now

Working from home can be great! More sleep, homemade lunches, a bit more time to spend with our loved ones and no more commuting in the cold or rain. Score!

From the Great White North to bank of The Free: My journey from Canada to bunq

So I know what you’re all wondering. Did I have a pet polar bear? What do I do when my igloo melts in the summer? Do we really say sorry all the time? All I can say is that… well… sorry. There are some noticeable differences in The Netherlands to Canada.

Here’s who bunq really is

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at bunq? What does bunq really stand for? What do bunqers do all day, every day? And is there magic dust around?

Started as a fan, now I’m here

Last October I was working as an Online Marketer for a Netherlands based and focused recruitment agency and I was going to hit my 4th year work anniversary pretty soon.

Business Insights

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

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. 🌱

Freelancing like a pro through difficult times

These are not easy times for anyone, but while some only have to go through the boredom of staying home, others worry about their finances more than ever.

Ready to build client trust? Customize your trade name today!

To run and grow your business, you need to tailor your service to various people, markets and regions. This makes operating under multiple trade names essential, even with banking.

Fintech

Discover the latest innovations in the world of fintech.

Biometric security and the future of passwords

The rapid adoption of technology and increased attention on digital security and fraud mean that only using passwords could soon be a thing of the past.

API Sandboxes and the Future of Fintech

The Financial Conduct Authority’s sandbox, which has successfully cultivated UK innovation in fintech, must evolve if it is to remain relevant in a fast-moving sector

Standing out in a seamless future

If truly seamless payments promise to be barely noticeable in our day-to-day lives, customer experience may be the only way financial services can differentiate themselves.

Is greater online shopping security bad for business?

New Europe-wide rules to enforce online security checks are designed to make ecommerce safer for customers, but companies fear it could have a big impact on sales.

Technology & Security

Stay in-the-know about developments in the world of tech and security.

Data Scientists care about trees. Trust me, we do.

Machine learning and AI are hot topics in today's data driven day and age. Daniela, one of our Data Scientists, explains how you can use data too!

5 Common Mistakes PHP Coders Make

At bunq we use PHP because it's easy to learn and flexible, but that can leave room for mistakes. Here's 5 things to keep your eye on when you build your bank in PHP.

I built my own PC and you can too!

Have you ever wanted to build your own PC? I recently did, and I'm here to share my knowledge, tips and tricks with you, so you can build your own PC in no time!

Cybersecurity tips for small businesses

Entrepreneurs often assume since they aren’t large enterprises, cybercriminals won’t target them. The reality is - they do! Here’s some tips to help protect your business.

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.