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bunq for International Students in the Netherlands

Student Mobility recommends bunq as our preferred banking option for international students moving to the Netherlands.

Why we recommend bunq?

At Student Mobility, bunq is the banking option we most often recommend to international students moving to the Netherlands. With budgeting tools, shared expenses, flexible payments, travel-friendly features, and iDEAL support, it fits many of the needs students have when settling in the Netherlands. And the best part? Eligible students can get the bunq Pro account completely free.

bunq student features:

  • Free Pro account - extra features at no additional cost for students
  • No BSN required immediately - open your account first and add your BSN later
  • Works with iDeal/Wero - use the most common payment methods in the Netherlands
  • Multilingual Support - get help without needing to speak Dutch
  • Travel-friendly - useful while travelling across Europe
  • Sustainability - support greener initiatives while you spend
  • Easy set-up - create your account directly from the app in minutes

How to get your free bunq Student Pro account

1. Sign up using the link below - click the link and begin your bunq registration.
2. Download the bunq app via the QR code
3. Complete your profile - fill in your personal details such as your name and email address.
4. Switch to bunq Pro - Open settingsgo to "My Plan" and change your plan to bunq Pro
5. Upload your proof of enrolment - you will see an option to upload your university enrolment document at the top.
6. Wait for approval - Finn will review your document, usually within a few minutes.
7. Verify your identity - complete the identity verification and your account is ready to use.

Don't wait and create your bunq account now.

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