Bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, has officially stepped into the world of cryptocurrency. Partnering with U.S.-based crypto giant Kraken, the Dutch fintech firm is rolling out a new feature called Bunq Crypto, giving users direct access to trade over 300 digital assets — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana — right from their banking app.
The crypto trading service is initially launching in six European countries: the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and Belgium. But Bunq says this is just the beginning. CEO Ali Niknam confirmed that they plan to expand across the entire European Economic Area soon, with eyes also set on the U.S. and U.K., pending regulatory approvals.
“The regulatory landscape has changed and is now more supportive of innovation,” said Niknam. “As always, Bunq is diving in headfirst — and we’re proud to be the first bank offering crypto trading directly within our app!”
Why Now?
The move comes after Bunq surveyed its users and found that 65% of Europeans want a unified platform to manage their money — including banking, savings, and crypto investments. With growing demand and clearer crypto regulations in the EU, Bunq decided the time was right.
Users will be able to open a crypto account “in seconds”, according to the company, making the process of trading cryptocurrencies as simple as managing a bank account. The backend trading infrastructure is powered by Kraken, one of the most established names in the crypto exchange space.
Bunq Joins the Fintech-Crypto Wave
Bunq isn’t the only neobank betting on crypto. Revolut, another major fintech player, recently expanded its crypto services, offering users access to 400+ trading pairs and 220 digital tokens across Europe and the U.K.
With Bunq now in the game, traditional banks and fintechs alike are accelerating efforts to blend crypto with everyday finance — and make digital assets more accessible to the average consumer.
