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Bank Account

Open an account with iDEAL and IBAN for salaries, rent, and daily payments.

Before the steps · 3 questions

How long are you staying?

Stays under four months follow a lighter route with fewer documents. Nothing is sent anywhere.

The 2 steps unlock once you answer.

Have ready

You do not need a Dutch bank account immediately. Most people start with a digital bank and open a Dutch bank later.

Compare your options

Feature	ABN AMRO	ING	bunq	Revolut / Wise
Type	Traditional Dutch	Traditional Dutch	Digital Dutch	Digital EU
IBAN	NL	NL	NL	Various (not always NL)
Cost (Student)	€0 / month	€0 / month	Free tier available	€0 basic tier
Best For	Safest long-term	Digital-friendly	Fastest NL IBAN	Bridge / transfers
Verification	In-person / App	App / In-person	App only (Strict)	App only

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