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bunq vs Monese

Compare bunq and Monese side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

bunq

bunq

Best for savings interest

bunq blends a real banking licence with multi-currency holding and some of the best in-app interest in Europe…

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Monese

Monese

Best for newcomers without local credit history

Monese earns its place as an entry account for new arrivals who cannot yet pass a traditional bank's checks, …

Head-to-head comparison

bunq vs Monese
Feature bunq Monese
Monthly fee EUR 3.99 Free
FX markup 0% 2.50%
Savings APY 2.46% -
Currencies 16 3
Card network Mastercard Mastercard
Deposit protection Dutch deposit guarantee (DGS) up to 100,000 EUR Safeguarded (FCA-authorised e-money)
Regulators - -
Best for Best for savings interest Best for newcomers without local credit history
Markets & account

Pros & cons

bunq

bunq

Pros

  • Dutch banking licence with 100,000 EUR deposit protection
  • Competitive interest paid across multiple currencies
  • Up to 25 sub-accounts and shared spaces

Cons

  • No fully free plan; the entry tier carries a monthly fee
  • ATM withdrawals are charged after a small free allowance
Monese

Monese

Pros

  • Open an account without a UK credit history or proof of address
  • Holds GBP and EUR with local account details
  • Fast app-based onboarding for migrants and expats

Cons

  • FX fees on the free plan are higher than peers
  • Safeguarded e-money, not deposit-guarantee protected
bunq

bunq

bunq blends a real banking licence with multi-currency holding and some of the best in-app interest in Europe. The monthly fee is the trade-off for that protection and yield.

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Monese

Monese

Monese earns its place as an entry account for new arrivals who cannot yet pass a traditional bank's checks, with multi-currency basics built in from day one.

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