bunq vs ZEN - VaultCue
VaultCue

Neobank comparison

bunq vs ZEN

Compare bunq and ZEN 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…

VS
ZEN

ZEN

Best for cross-border shoppers

ZEN leans into rewards and multi-currency spending for cross-border shoppers, with a money-back guarantee tha…

Head-to-head comparison

bunq vs ZEN
Feature bunq ZEN
Monthly fee EUR 3.99 Free
FX markup 0% 0%
Savings APY 2.46% -
Currencies 16 32
Card network Mastercard Mastercard
Deposit protection Dutch deposit guarantee (DGS) up to 100,000 EUR Safeguarded (Lithuanian EMI licence)
Regulators - -
Best for Best for savings interest Best for cross-border shoppers
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
ZEN

ZEN

Pros

  • Purchase money-back rewards on card spending
  • Holds and converts 30+ currencies
  • Quick onboarding for shoppers and small businesses

Cons

  • Safeguarded e-money rather than a banking licence
  • No in-app savings interest
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.

ZEN

ZEN

ZEN leans into rewards and multi-currency spending for cross-border shoppers, with a money-back guarantee that few rivals match.

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

Not the right match?

Line up any two accounts side by side, or browse the full list to find your next platform.