Can you explain how this works exactly. I went on their help and am no wiser. Very confusing!
Can you explain how this works exactly. I went on their help and am no wiser. Very confusing!Might be a good time to remind people that the Bunq rate changes post 31 December 2024 depending on your circumstances. So now/1 January might be the time for action.
If you had a low balance from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024 - You might want to consider putting money into your Bunq account on/after 1 January 2025 to get a 3.36% rate until 30 June 2025 on any amount above your highest balance from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024.
If you had a high balance from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024 - You might want to consider withdrawing your money before 31 December 2024 because you will get the lower rate applied to your highest balance from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024.
You can game the system with the complex Bunq old/new money rates if you take action before/after the end of each 6 month period. But you have to be careful and know the rules. You obviously game it by keeping a low balance for the full six month period and changing to a high balance after the end of the 6 month period and so forth.
Of course, Bunq could change their rates again soon given that they did not make changes after the last ECB cut.
Explained here:Can you explain how this works exactly. I went on their help and am no wiser. Very confusing!
It’s difficult to explain and cover all possibilities (New Customer, Existing Customer, which time period, what balance etc)Can you explain how this works exactly. I went on their help and am no wiser. Very confusing!
I did the same, withdrawing my money during last July. I had presumed that being that I hadn't actually withdrawn the funds prior to July that the 2025 rate would be only 2.16% on the majority of funds (being that my funds were really only moved out mid July), but I see the rate says 3.36% now. I am keen to know if it will now allow that percentage on any funds I place. It's an odd system. I'll deposit a smaller sum and see what transpires.I took all my money out of Bunq when they changed their offering to this rather convoluted model as my rate dropped significantly. It’s now back up to 3.36% for 6 months but I’m not sure if I’m inclined to move money into it for 6 months to avail of it.
Ah, I thought that might be the case. It's a pity I didn't drain the account prior to July. Thanks for the clarification. A little bit of false advertising on Bunq's behalf with how they display the rate on the app.If you withdrew your money after 1 July 2024 then you will get the lower rate up to you highest balance in H2 2024.
Don't mind what the app says. The app just displays the higher rate but it will only apply to "new money" that meets the criteria.
I have the app and notice nothing has changed on the app, I'd say its pushing the boundaries of false advertising, on the app it just states interest = 3.36% misleading to say the least...Thanks Lightning, was paying only superficial attention to the bunq rate until reading your post above.....see they mention up to 3.36%
Teach me to pay attention in future. Off to Trade Republic for 3% as have close to 50k looking for a suitable investment.
Just tap the rate, and it'll tell you what amounts each rate applies toI have the app and notice nothing has changed on the app, I'd say its pushing the boundaries of false advertising, on the app it just states interest = 3.36% misleading to say the least...
I have the app and notice nothing has changed on the app, I'd say its pushing the boundaries of false advertising, on the app it just states interest = 3.36% misleading to say the least...
So this only just updated, interestingly I couldnt access the app all day lol it wouldn't load, it is now showing this up to …Interest display in the BUNQ App looks perfectly fine to me and is better by far than anything available from an Irish bank, not that their demand interest rate is worth bothering about anyway.
On the Savings display in the App, the rate is clearly displayed as "Up to 3.36%" (Left panel below). And if you click on this line, the interest rate as it applies to your account is displayed (Right panel below). Absolutely nothing false or misleading there, couldn't be clearer in fact. Maybe you need to update your app or something ?
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You should set your phone to automatically update your apps (or your banking apps at the very least). That feature has been there for months.So this only just updated, interestingly I couldnt access the app all day lol it wouldn't load, it is now showing this up to …
Before this it was just showing 3.36% so it obviously just took a day or two to load after the 1st jan, my concern was it was not udpated post 1st jan when checked but now it is resolved
BUNQ have cut their deposit rates to 2.01% (basic) and 2.67% (bonus)
When you download the app you are given a lot of options but none of those accounts seem to be a saving account. How do you open a savings account. Do you have to open a free one first?
You probably know this, but even trade Republic is better now that Bunq at 3%.When you download the app you are given a lot of options but none of those accounts seem to be a saving account. How do you open a savings account. Do you have to open a free one first?
As ever, the Best Buys kindly and diligently kept updated by @Lightning have all the details...You probably know this, but even trade Republic is better now that Bunq at 3%.
Advanzia maybe better again depending on when account set up.
Hey
The European Central Bank (ECB) recently announced a cut in interest rates, and many banks are following suit. At bunq, we choose to keep our MassInterest rates the same as they were, to help you grow your savings.
You’ll keep enjoying the following rates:
MassInterest base rate: 2.01%
MassInterest bonus rate: 2.67%
MassInterest Business rate: 1.05%
For more on how we set MassInterest rates to give you the best possible interest on your savings, visit Together.
Cheers,
bunq
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