100K
Insured
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Your bunq Account in France
Get a French 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 France
Get a French 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 France
Get a French 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 a real bank?
Yes! bunq is a licensed EU bank regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). It offers full banking services including personal and business accounts, direct debits, and savings.
Is bunq a real bank?
Yes! bunq is a licensed EU bank regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). It offers full banking services including personal and business accounts, direct debits, and savings.
Is bunq a real bank?
Yes! bunq is a licensed EU bank regulated by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). It offers full banking services including personal and business accounts, direct debits, and savings.
Is my money safe with bunq?
Absolutely. Your funds are protected up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (similar to France’s FGDR). bunq also uses high encryption and biometric logins to keep your account secure.
Is my money safe with bunq?
Absolutely. Your funds are protected up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (similar to France’s FGDR). bunq also uses high encryption and biometric logins to keep your account secure.
Is my money safe with bunq?
Absolutely. Your funds are protected up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (similar to France’s FGDR). bunq also uses high encryption and biometric logins to keep your account secure.
Is bunq a trusted bank?
Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is trusted by millions of people across Europe for its transparent, mobile-first approach to banking. In France, you can use bunq to manage your money securely, easily, and all in one app.
Is bunq a trusted bank?
Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is trusted by millions of people across Europe for its transparent, mobile-first approach to banking. In France, you can use bunq to manage your money securely, easily, and all in one app.
Is bunq a trusted bank?
Yes. Founded in 2012, bunq is trusted by millions of people across Europe for its transparent, mobile-first approach to banking. In France, you can use bunq to manage your money securely, easily, and all 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 | Revolut | N26 | Nickel | BoursoBank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; passported to France | French payment institution (ACPR) | Full FR bank (Société Générale) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | LT IBAN; FR IBAN rollout | DE IBAN | FR IBAN (French RIB) | FR IBAN / RIB | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Revolut Green: CO₂ tracking (paid) | Company-level carbon programmes | No marketed eco-banking features | Group green & transition finance | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; states data is not sold | GDPR + German BDSG | GDPR; CNIL complaint route | GDPR; strict-purpose collection |
Compare bunq to other European banks
Find the account that fits how you bank, from local IBANs to privacy, licences and everyday features.
| Feature | Revolut | N26 | Nickel | BoursoBank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; passported to France | French payment institution (ACPR) | Full FR bank (Société Générale) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | LT IBAN; FR IBAN rollout | DE IBAN | FR IBAN (French RIB) | FR IBAN / RIB | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Revolut Green: CO₂ tracking (paid) | Company-level carbon programmes | No marketed eco-banking features | Group green & transition finance | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; states data is not sold | GDPR + German BDSG | GDPR; CNIL complaint route | GDPR; strict-purpose collection |
Compare bunq to other European banks
Find the account that fits how you bank, from local IBANs to privacy, licences and everyday features.
| Feature | Revolut | N26 | Nickel | BoursoBank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking License | Full Dutch banking licence (DNB supervised) | EU bank (LT licence, passported) | Full DE bank; passported to France | French payment institution (ACPR) | Full FR bank (Société Générale) | |
| IBAN | NL IBAN; Pro/Elite up to 25 IBANs (NL, DE, ES, FR, IE) | LT IBAN; FR IBAN rollout | DE IBAN | FR IBAN (French RIB) | FR IBAN / RIB | |
| Eco features | 1 tree per €100 card spend (Elite plan) | Revolut Green: CO₂ tracking (paid) | Company-level carbon programmes | No marketed eco-banking features | Group green & transition finance | |
| Data privacy | GDPR; we do not sell your data | GDPR; states data is not sold | GDPR + German BDSG | GDPR; CNIL complaint route | GDPR; strict-purpose collection |
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 France, 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.
If you don’t have a fixed address yet, you may still sign up when you reside in or are a citizen of a supported EEA country. We may ask for proof of residence in the app or via Support.
Eligible deposits are protected under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) up to €100,000 per depositor where the rules apply.
We also use features like IBAN name checks, fraud monitoring, remote-access detection, and extra security warnings. See the help article for more on how we protect your account.
Download the bunq app, tap Get Started or Sign up in 5 minutes, and follow the steps. You’ll need your phone, personal details, address, and a supported ID for verification.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about using bunq in France, 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.
If you don’t have a fixed address yet, you may still sign up when you reside in or are a citizen of a supported EEA country. We may ask for proof of residence in the app or via Support.
Eligible deposits are protected under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) up to €100,000 per depositor where the rules apply.
We also use features like IBAN name checks, fraud monitoring, remote-access detection, and extra security warnings. See the help article for more on how we protect your account.
Download the bunq app, tap Get Started or Sign up in 5 minutes, and follow the steps. You’ll need your phone, personal details, address, and a supported ID for verification.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about using bunq in France, 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.
If you don’t have a fixed address yet, you may still sign up when you reside in or are a citizen of a supported EEA country. We may ask for proof of residence in the app or via Support.
Eligible deposits are protected under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) up to €100,000 per depositor where the rules apply.
We also use features like IBAN name checks, fraud monitoring, remote-access detection, and extra security warnings. See the help article for more on how we protect your account.
Download the bunq app, tap Get Started or Sign up in 5 minutes, and follow the steps. You’ll need your phone, personal details, address, and a supported ID for verification.
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.
Start banking your way in France
Open your bunq account in minutes and manage your money in French, English, or 33+ other languages.
Start banking your way in France
Open your bunq account in minutes and manage your money in French, English, or 33+ other languages.
Start banking your way in France
Open your bunq account in minutes and manage your money in French, English, or 33+ other languages.
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