5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip with bunq

Looking to save while you explore the world? With bunq, travel becomes more affordable with ZeroFX and real-time budget tracking. Discover how bunq helps you keep costs down, so you can focus on making memories

December 17, 2024
Hiker with a backpack standing on a mountain trail overlooking a bay at sunset.
Hiker with a backpack standing on a mountain trail overlooking a bay at sunset.

Planning your next adventure doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. With bunq, you can focus on enjoying your trip while keeping your finances under control. Here’s how we help you avoid hidden fees and save on every step of your journey.

1. Stay in the Know with Instant Notifications

With bunq, you will always see exactly what you’re spending. Just use your bunq card wherever you go, and you can be confident there won’t be any unwelcome surprises later on. With Instant Notifications, it’s easy to keep track of your spending as you go, making it simpler to stay within your travel budget.

2. Save More with ZeroFX

Exchanging currency often means you’re paying more than necessary, thanks to hidden markups. But with bunq’s ZeroFX feature, you’re guaranteed the best exchange rate. This means that when you’re making purchases in a foreign currency, every cent goes further. 

Traveling to a country with any of our 22 Foreign Currencies?  Open an account and seamlessly convert, save, spend, pay, and receive in 22 global currencies—all directly from the bunq app.

3. Easily Track Budget with bunq

Budgeting can be challenging while traveling, but bunq’s budgeting tools make it easy to keep track of where your money is going. You can categorize your spending—whether it’s food, transport, or entertainment—giving you a clear picture of your expenses at a glance. 

Checking these insights regularly means you can adjust your budget as needed, so you won’t end up with unexpected expenses at the end of your trip. bunq’s tools are designed to make budgeting easy, making it one less thing to worry about on your travels.

4. ATM Withdrawals

When you’re traveling, cash can sometimes be essential. With bunq, you have access to ATMs without worrying about excessive fees, so you can withdraw cash whenever you need it without second-guessing the costs. 

With bunq, enjoy up to 6 free ATM withdrawals worldwide—no excessive fees, just convenient access to cash wherever you are. Whether you're close to home or across the globe, your bunq card ensures you pay the least in fees.

Travel Smarter with bunq

Your travels deserve to be stress-free and affordable. With bunq in your pocket, you can make the most of your money and enjoy your trip with confidence.

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The essentials to get you started.

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The bank account for everyday use.  

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The bank account that makes budgeting easy.

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€18.99/month

The bank account designed for your international lifestyle.

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bunq B.V. is adhered to the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Fund. The maximum guaranteed amount is €100,000 per user

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bunq Free

Free

The essentials to get you started.

bunq Core

€3.99/month

The bank account for everyday use.  

bunq Pro

€9.99/month

The bank account that makes budgeting easy.

bunq Elite

€18.99/month

The bank account designed for your international lifestyle.

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