Bunq Core is a mobile checking account offered by online bank Bunq. The account includes three account numbers, a savings account and a Mastercard debit card with which you can make payments both in Italy and abroad.

Bunq recommends this account especially for expats. You can open it with an Italian IBAN, but also Dutch, Spanish, French, Irish or German. You just need to choose one.

If you want to have 24 additional bank accounts, the ability to create an automatic budget, and automatically save by rounding up your payments, you can upgrade to Bunq Pro.

Bunq Core is also suitable for children and teenagers under 18. With the permission of a parent, they can open an account.

Bunq also offers a sustainable benefit: for every 1,000 euros spent with the card, the bank plants a tree.

There is one free withdrawal per month, then €0.99 for each withdrawal.

Finally, the Bunq app also allows you to view accounts you have with other banks. If you agree, Bunq will use this data to provide an overview of your income and expenses.

In-app chat support is available 24/7 and is available in English and other languages.

Main advantages:

• Complete account management via the Bunq mobile app
• Instant payments (SEPA Instant Transfers)
• Multi-IBAN support (NL and IT IBANs available)
• Real-time notifications for every transaction
• Integrated budgeting tools with automatic expense categorization
• Up to 3 sub-accounts included
• Eco-friendly: Bunq plants a tree for every €100 spent with the card (optional feature)

Mobile App:

• Available for iOS and Android
• Modern and easy to use interface
• Support for biometric login (Face ID / Touch ID)