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bunq vs Wise

Compare bunq and Wise 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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Wise

Wise

Best for multi-currency and FX

Wise is the benchmark for cross-border money: the lowest published FX markup we track and genuine local accou…

Head-to-head comparison

bunq vs Wise
Feature bunq Wise
Monthly fee EUR 3.99 Free
FX markup 0% 0.43%
Savings APY 2.46% 3.39%
Currencies 16 40
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 multi-currency and FX
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
Wise

Wise

Pros

  • Mid-market exchange rate with a transparent, low FX fee
  • Real local account details in 9+ currencies
  • Holds and converts 40+ currencies in one balance

Cons

  • Safeguarded e-money, not deposit-guarantee protected
  • No physical branch or overdraft
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.

Confirm current fees and rates on the provider's site. T&Cs apply.

Wise

Wise

Wise is the benchmark for cross-border money: the lowest published FX markup we track and genuine local account details make it the account to hold foreign currency in.

Confirm current fees and rates on the provider's site. T&Cs apply.

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