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bunq Reaches 20 Million Users as It Marks Its 10th Anniversary
bunq, Europe’s second largest neobank, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its first app launch by surpassing 20 million users across Europe. To mark the occasion, bunq has introduced a complete app redesign and a suite of new features. The new app and milestone were revealed at the bunq Update 29 event in Amsterdam.
Shaped by extensive user feedback, the new design offers a cleaner interface and more intuitive navigation, making it easier for users to stay in control of their money. They can instantly access bunq’s most popular features in just a tap, including everyday Bank Accounts, Savings Accounts, Cards, Stocks and bunq Crypto.
“bunq was built to be the first bank people love to use,” says Ali Niknam, founder and CEO of bunq. “Ten years on, it’s truly amazing to see so many already saving, spending, and investing with us. Now, we’re taking this laser focus on our users globally, to make life easy for many more.”
The news follows bunq’s announcement on applying for a broker dealer license, fast-tracking its entry into the US market as part of its global expansion plans.
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