Credit cards and savings accounts for expats in the Netherlands, compared
15 credit cards and 18 savings accounts, side by side on cost, the BKR credit check and income requirements.
Credit cards
See all 15 credit cards| Card | Monthly fee | Foreign fee | BKR check | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amex Blue CardAmerican Express · Charge card | €3.00 | 2.50% | Yesnot registerednot re-confirmed | €30,000 a yeargrossnot re-confirmed |
ANWB Visa GoldANWB · Charge card | €4.48 | 2.00% | Yesnot registerednot re-confirmed | €1,500 a monthnetnot re-confirmed |
ANWB Visa ClassicANWB · Charge card | €2.64 | 2.00% | Yesnot registerednot re-confirmed | €1,500 a monthnetnot re-confirmed |
Last rate check 3 November 2026.
Savings accounts
See all 18 savings accounts| Account | Interest | Access | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome SavingsOpenbank | 3.10%promo for 6 months, then 2.25% | Instant | €100,000ESnot re-confirmed |
Easy Savingsbunq ![]() | 3.01%bonus for new savers; base 1.61% | Instant | €100,000NLnot re-confirmed |
Cash InterestTrade Republic ![]() | 3.00%promo, then 2.00% | Instant | €100,000EUnot re-confirmed |
Highest rate first. Last rate check 3 November 2026.






