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About Rabobank

Rabobank is a Dutch cooperative bank with a long history and a strong focus on both private and business customers. The bank was originally founded as an agricultural cooperative and has grown into one of the largest financial institutions in the Netherlands. As a cooperative bank, Rabobank does not distribute profits to shareholders, but instead invests surpluses in social projects, innovation, and customer-focused services. In the area of business banking, Rabobank offers a wide range of products and services, including various business accounts, payment solutions, financing, and insurance. Entrepreneurs can use its digital banking services via the Rabo App and online portals such as Rabo Business Banking.

Rabobank business accounts

Rabobank offers three different business accounts, each tailored to a specific target group. Below is an overview of the key features of each business account:

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Rabo Self-employed Account

  • Monthly costs: € 0.00

  • Customer due diligence costs: € 0.00 per month

  • Cost per transaction: € 0.39 per euro payment

  • Time to open an account: within a few working days (for sole proprietorships or private limited companies with one owner)

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Rabobank Business Account

  • Monthly costs: € 9.95

  • Customer due diligence costs: € 0.00 – € 24.00 per month (depending on legal form)

  • Cost per transaction: € 0.12 – € 0.15

  • Time to open an account: usually within a few working days, depending on legal form and customer due diligence

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Rabobank Business Account for Associations and Foundations (V&S)

  • Cost per month: €9.95

  • Customer due diligence cost: €3.50 per month

  • Cost per transaction: €0.12 – €0.15

  • Time to open an account: within a few working days after the online application, provided the KvK registration is correct

Rabobank business cost overview

Costs per month

Customer research costs (p/m)

Costs per transaction

Debit card costs (p.a.)

Cost of additional payment card (per year)

Cost of an additional current account (per year)

Rabo Self-employed Account

€0.00

0

€0.39

€19.80

€19.80

€0.00

Rabobank Business Account

€9.95

€0.00 – €24.00 (depending on legal form)

€0.00

€19.80

€19.80

€63.60

Rabobank Business Account for Associations and Foundations (V&S)

€9.95

3.5

€0.00

€19.80

€19.80

€63.60

Please note: all rates stated are based on the most up-to-date data as of 23 June 2025. Depending on usage, additional charges may apply. Always consult the provider's website for a complete and up-to-date overview.

Pros and cons of the Rabobank business account

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Suitable for virtually all legal structures

Suitable for virtually all legal structures

Start-ups receive 6 months’ discount on fixed costs and transactions

Start-ups receive 6 months’ discount on fixed costs and transactions

Access to the Rabo App and online banking included

Access to the Rabo App and online banking included

Multiple account options available

Multiple account options available

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High costs per transaction for self-employed people (€0.39)

High costs per transaction for self-employed people (€0.39)

Customer due diligence costs can be up to €24 per month

Customer due diligence costs can be up to €24 per month

No free transactions included, everything is pay-per-use

No free transactions included, everything is pay-per-use

Additional current accounts and debit cards incur extra costs

Additional current accounts and debit cards incur extra costs

Rabobank business packages

As an entrepreneur, at Rabobank you can choose from various business account packages, tailored to your legal structure and needs. Whether you are starting out as a sole trader, running a business with another legal structure, or representing an association or foundation: Rabobank offers a suitable payment solution. However, better alternatives are available; for example, opening a business account with GoDutch is faster, cheaper and better organised, without unnecessary paperwork, with transparent fees and completed fully online within a few minutes.

Rabo self-employed account

The Rabo ZZP Account is intended for self-employed entrepreneurs with a sole proprietorship or a private limited company (BV) with a single owner. The account includes one debit card, access to the Rabo App and to Rabo Business Banking.

There are no fixed monthly fees; charges are only applied based on transactions. Start-ups receive a discount on euro payments and direct debit collections during the first six months. Other legal forms than sole proprietorships or private limited companies with a single owner cannot open this package. Looking for an alternative? Then check the GoDutch account for self-employed people and freelancers.

Rabobank business account

The Rabobank Business Account is intended for entrepreneurs who run a private limited company (bv), general partnership (vof) or other legal form and need a standard business payment solution. The package includes one debit card, access to the Rabo App and Rabo Business Banking.

The account can be expanded with additional payment accounts or services such as direct debit contracts. Start-ups can use the account free of charge for the first six months. For some legal forms, an additional customer due diligence fee applies. Need a better alternative? Then see how to open a bv bank account quickly with GoDutch.

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