Significado
Banking task.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch banking system is highly digital. Most people use 'iDEAL' for online payments, which requires a Dutch bank account. Expats often struggle to open an account without a BSN, but some 'challenger banks' like Bunq allow you to open one temporarily without it. Opening a business account (zakelijke rekening) is mandatory for freelancers (ZZP'ers) to keep their finances separate for the tax office (Belastingdienst). The 'Tikkie' is a cultural phenomenon. You open a bank account just to be able to pay back your friends for a 2-euro coffee.
Bring your BSN
You cannot open a bank account in the Netherlands without your Citizen Service Number (BSN). Make sure you register at the city hall first!
Don't say 'maken'
Even though you 'make' an account in English, saying 'een bankrekening maken' sounds very strange to Dutch ears. Stick to 'openen'.
Significado
Banking task.
Bring your BSN
You cannot open a bank account in the Netherlands without your Citizen Service Number (BSN). Make sure you register at the city hall first!
Don't say 'maken'
Even though you 'make' an account in English, saying 'een bankrekening maken' sounds very strange to Dutch ears. Stick to 'openen'.
Joint Accounts
If you are moving with a partner, ask for an 'en/of rekening'. This is the Dutch term for a joint account.
Ponte a prueba
Vul het juiste werkwoord in.
Ik wil graag een bankrekening ______.
In Dutch, we always use the verb 'openen' for bank accounts.
Kies de juiste zin in de verleden tijd.
Wat heb je gisteren gedaan?
The past participle of 'openen' is 'geopend' with a 'd'.
Maak de dialoog af.
Medewerker: 'Wat kan ik voor u doen?' Klant: '...'
This is the most polite and natural way to state your intent at a bank.
Welke zin past bij de situatie?
Je bent bij de bank en hebt je paspoort bij je.
Opening an account requires a passport, making this the most logical choice.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIk wil graag een bankrekening ______.
In Dutch, we always use the verb 'openen' for bank accounts.
Wat heb je gisteren gedaan?
The past participle of 'openen' is 'geopend' with a 'd'.
Medewerker: 'Wat kan ik voor u doen?' Klant: '...'
This is the most polite and natural way to state your intent at a bank.
Je bent bij de bank en hebt je paspoort bij je.
Opening an account requires a passport, making this the most logical choice.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasMost traditional banks require a Dutch address and BSN. However, some online banks allow you to open one with an international address temporarily.
Opening the account is usually free, but most Dutch banks charge a monthly fee (around €2-€5) for the service and the debit card.
In Dutch, 'openen' implies starting a formal, ongoing relationship or portal, whereas 'maken' implies creating a physical object.
Online it can take 5 minutes. At a branch, it takes about 30-45 minutes for the appointment.
It is a business bank account. You must open one if you start a company in the Netherlands.
Frases relacionadas
Een rekening afsluiten
contrastTo close a bank account.
Geld storten
builds onTo deposit money.
Een pinpas aanvragen
similarTo apply for a debit card.
Rood staan
specialized formTo have a negative balance (overdraft).
