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5 ways you can support small businesses during COVID-19

It’s a good time to show support for small businesses! With the inability to produce or deliver products, a lot of our favorite companies need some help.

Stay healthy with higher limits for contactless payments

With the recent developments of COVID-19, we’re stepping up our game to make sure you can keep on banking safely!

COVID-19 - are people changing their behavior?

COVID-19 is affecting all of us, one way or another, but how exactly are we reacting to all this? Is our spending behavior changing?

Worried about spreading germs? 4 simple precautions you should take when banking today

With recent news of Coronavirus, I want to help keep everyone as healthy as possible, even with banking. Check out these 4 quick and easy tips you can follow today.

Products & Services

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

Here’s how you helped us plant over 70,000 trees in just 3 months!

You spent. Forests grew. Now everyone’s a winner! We’re proud to have planted over 70,000 trees in just 3 months, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Dear UK bunqers,

You might have heard one of our Fintech peers is leaving the UK. Fear not: bunq is here to stay.

Your personal payment link goes international!

Getting money back just got “een tikkie beter”. For all you non-Dutch speakers out there, that roughly translates to... a heck of a lot better.

3 unique ways you can personalize your bunq account

Everything you do in life should match your individual style. So why stop at banking? We believe your finances should be functional and trendy, so we let you decide how you’d like to customize your account.

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!

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.

5 cool ways you can automate your finances with your favorite apps

With our newest integration with Zapier, you can start automating tasks in a fun, convenient and customized way. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a developer to get started.

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.

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.

Company

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

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This is what I learned as an intern at bunq

As a huge fan of the app, my ultimate goal during my 6-month internship at bunq was to develop something epic.

Behind the scenes at bunq

Our team is growing rapidly with 130 bunqers from 37 different countries, all working hard to change banking for the better. Here are some things that bring and keep us together!

Why bunq is the company for me

Joining bunq means leaving past glories and pre-conceptions at the door and approaching each day with users front of mind! Here is Evgeny’s experience at the Bank of the Free.

Supporting customers and each other

Life in customer support means engaging with users every day and always keeping their best interests at heart, this is Ramona’s experience in our amazing guides team!

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.

Business Insights

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

More time for the things that matter: Time management tips for entrepreneurs

As an entrepreneur, your most valuable commodity is your time. Knowing how to effectively manage your time and schedule to maximize your output can be a challenge. Here are some techniques that will help you make the most out of your working hours.

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.

bunq Business: banking by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs

bunq Update 12 at the beautiful DeLaMar Theatre in the heart of Amsterdam was an opportunity for us to announce the new features our team has been building around the clock for you.

User Stories

Stories straight from our awesome users, sharing how bunq has helped them achieve true banking freedom 🌈.

I used to tease my bf about his bunq account. Then I went to a bunq Update…

One and a half years ago, my boyfriend switched to bunq as his main bank and I made fun of him for quite some time. He was so enthusiastic, always telling me about stuff and I just really didn’t care. I didn’t see any benefit. Oh how wrong I was...