Opening a Dutch bank account
Opening your own Dutch bank account
As an international student, you can open a Dutch bank account with ‘Rabobank’, one of the most popular banks in the Netherlands. You can use your bank card at most stores in the Netherlands, and also on the Tilburg University campus. Opening a bank account is free of charge.
An application form will be emailed to you approximately a month before your arrival in the Netherlands. This application form must be returned to Tilburg University before the deadline specified in order for your bank account to be ready in time for your arrival.
Your bank card and other details about your account will be provided during the Arrival Days. It is also possible for you to complete your application form after your arrival in Tilburg, but keep in mind that it will take at least a month before you can use your account.
You can also use credit cards in the Netherlands, although many stores and restaurants in Tilburg do not accept credit cards due to the high transaction costs involved. Paying with a credit card is more common in larger cities including Amsterdam, The Hague, or Rotterdam.
In case you want to work besides your studies at Tilburg University, there might be possibilities. For more information, please check: www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/labour