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Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Your bunq Account in Italy
Get an Italian IBAN from a licensed EU bank on your phone. Start your 30-day free trial with just your phone and ID.
Your bunq Account in Italy
Get an Italian IBAN from a licensed EU bank on your phone. Start your 30-day free trial with just your phone and ID.
Your bunq Account in Italy
Get an Italian IBAN from a licensed EU bank on your phone. Start your 30-day free trial with just your phone and ID.
Bank with confidence
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
20M+
Users
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
24/7
Support
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Bank with confidence
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
100K
Insured
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
20M+
Users
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
24/7
Support
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Bank with confidence
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
100K
Insured
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
20M+
Users
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
24/7
Support
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Is bunq available in Italy?
Yes. You can open a bunq account in Italy with an Italian IBAN for salary payments, direct debits, bills, and everyday spending.
Is bunq available in Italy?
Yes. You can open a bunq account in Italy with an Italian IBAN for salary payments, direct debits, bills, and everyday spending.
Is bunq available in Italy?
Yes. You can open a bunq account in Italy with an Italian IBAN for salary payments, direct debits, bills, and everyday spending.
Is bunq a real bank?
Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is trusted by millions of people across Europe for its transparent, mobile-first approach to banking. In Italy, you can use bunq to manage your money securely, easily, and all in one app.
Is bunq a real bank?
Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is trusted by millions of people across Europe for its transparent, mobile-first approach to banking. In Italy, you can use bunq to manage your money securely, easily, and all in one app.
Is bunq a real bank?
Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is trusted by millions of people across Europe for its transparent, mobile-first approach to banking. In Italy, you can use bunq to manage your money securely, easily, and all in one app.
Is my money safe with bunq?
Yes. Your eligible deposits are protected up to €100,000 by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme, similar to the protection offered by traditional Italian banks.
Is my money safe with bunq?
Yes. Your eligible deposits are protected up to €100,000 by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme, similar to the protection offered by traditional Italian banks.
Is my money safe with bunq?
Yes. Your eligible deposits are protected up to €100,000 by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme, similar to the protection offered by traditional Italian banks.
Is bunq better than Revolut?
bunq is built for people who want a fully licensed bank with local IBANs, savings, cards, budgeting tools, and everyday banking in one app.
Is bunq better than Revolut?
bunq is built for people who want a fully licensed bank with local IBANs, savings, cards, budgeting tools, and everyday banking in one app.
Is bunq better than Revolut?
bunq is built for people who want a fully licensed bank with local IBANs, savings, cards, budgeting tools, and everyday banking in one app.
Compare bunq to other European banks
Find the account that fits how you bank, from local IBANs to privacy, licences and everyday features.
| Feature | Hype | Fineco | Revolut | N26 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | Full IT bank (Banca Sella, since 2026) | Full IT bank (Borsa Italiana listed) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; Italian branch | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | IT IBAN | IT IBAN | IT IBAN for new sign-ups | IT IBAN for Italy residents | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | In-app card CO₂ footprint tracker | PRB signatory; ESG investment range | Group sustainability reporting only | Group ESG reporting | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; Italian DPA oversight | GDPR; Italy Garante oversight | GDPR; Lithuanian lead authority | GDPR; German lead authority |
Compare bunq to other European banks
Find the account that fits how you bank, from local IBANs to privacy, licences and everyday features.
| Feature | Hype | Fineco | Revolut | N26 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | Full IT bank (Banca Sella, since 2026) | Full IT bank (Borsa Italiana listed) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; Italian branch | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | IT IBAN | IT IBAN | IT IBAN for new sign-ups | IT IBAN for Italy residents | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | In-app card CO₂ footprint tracker | PRB signatory; ESG investment range | Group sustainability reporting only | Group ESG reporting | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; Italian DPA oversight | GDPR; Italy Garante oversight | GDPR; Lithuanian lead authority | GDPR; German lead authority |
Compare bunq to other European banks
Find the account that fits how you bank, from local IBANs to privacy, licences and everyday features.
| Feature | Hype | Fineco | Revolut | N26 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | Full IT bank (Banca Sella, since 2026) | Full IT bank (Borsa Italiana listed) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; Italian branch | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | IT IBAN | IT IBAN | IT IBAN for new sign-ups | IT IBAN for Italy residents | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | In-app card CO₂ footprint tracker | PRB signatory; ESG investment range | Group sustainability reporting only | Group ESG reporting | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; Italian DPA oversight | GDPR; Italy Garante oversight | GDPR; Lithuanian lead authority | GDPR; German lead authority |
Disclaimer
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features may change; passported banks may use home-country deposit protection.
Disclaimer
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features may change; passported banks may use home-country deposit protection.
Disclaimer
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features may change; passported banks may use home-country deposit protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about using bunq in Italy, from opening an account to keeping your money safe.
Yes. bunq holds a European banking licence, and eligible deposits are protected under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) up to €100,000 per depositor.
You’ll need a smartphone with the bunq app, a supported ID, a residential address in a supported EEA country, and your Tax Identification Number (TIN). Signup is fully digital and designed to take about five minutes.
Use original plastic documents only (no scans). In the EU we accept plastic driver’s licenses, national ID cards (Italy: plastic only), valid residence permit cards, and passports. The in-app verification flow tells you exactly what to show.
No. Interest tax and stamp duty deductions on bunq savings apply only if you have an Italian IBAN with bunq.
With an Italian IBAN, Italian law may require tax on interest you earn. bunq can withhold this from your Payday interest and pay it to the Italian tax authorities, so the interest you see is already your net amount.
With an Italian IBAN, you may see stamp duty and interest tax deductions. These are required by Italian law for bank accounts there, and bunq collects and pays them to the Italian tax authority on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about using bunq in Italy, from opening an account to keeping your money safe.
Yes. bunq holds a European banking licence, and eligible deposits are protected under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) up to €100,000 per depositor.
You’ll need a smartphone with the bunq app, a supported ID, a residential address in a supported EEA country, and your Tax Identification Number (TIN). Signup is fully digital and designed to take about five minutes.
Use original plastic documents only (no scans). In the EU we accept plastic driver’s licenses, national ID cards (Italy: plastic only), valid residence permit cards, and passports. The in-app verification flow tells you exactly what to show.
No. Interest tax and stamp duty deductions on bunq savings apply only if you have an Italian IBAN with bunq.
With an Italian IBAN, Italian law may require tax on interest you earn. bunq can withhold this from your Payday interest and pay it to the Italian tax authorities, so the interest you see is already your net amount.
With an Italian IBAN, you may see stamp duty and interest tax deductions. These are required by Italian law for bank accounts there, and bunq collects and pays them to the Italian tax authority on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about using bunq in Italy, from opening an account to keeping your money safe.
Yes. bunq holds a European banking licence, and eligible deposits are protected under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) up to €100,000 per depositor.
You’ll need a smartphone with the bunq app, a supported ID, a residential address in a supported EEA country, and your Tax Identification Number (TIN). Signup is fully digital and designed to take about five minutes.
Use original plastic documents only (no scans). In the EU we accept plastic driver’s licenses, national ID cards (Italy: plastic only), valid residence permit cards, and passports. The in-app verification flow tells you exactly what to show.
No. Interest tax and stamp duty deductions on bunq savings apply only if you have an Italian IBAN with bunq.
With an Italian IBAN, Italian law may require tax on interest you earn. bunq can withhold this from your Payday interest and pay it to the Italian tax authorities, so the interest you see is already your net amount.
With an Italian IBAN, you may see stamp duty and interest tax deductions. These are required by Italian law for bank accounts there, and bunq collects and pays them to the Italian tax authority on your behalf.
Start banking your way in Italy
Open your bunq account in minutes and manage your money in Italian, English, or 33+ other languages.
Start banking your way in Italy
Open your bunq account in minutes and manage your money in Italian, English, or 33+ other languages.
Start banking your way in Italy
Open your bunq account in minutes and manage your money in Italian, English, or 33+ other languages.
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