Your money is safe with
Accountable Banking & Swan

Powered by Swan, an electronic money institution supervised by the ACPR and authorised by the National Bank of Belgium to provide payment. Your funds are safeguarded with a reputable European credit institution.

SWAN UNA ENTIDAD DE PAGO, AUTORIZADA, REGULADA Y SUPERVISADA POR
LA AUTORIDAD DE CONTROL PRUDENCIAL Y DE RESOLUCIÓN DE LA BANQUE DE FRANCE (ACPR)

Accountable & Swan partnership

The free business account,
built into your accounting

Your accounting, taxes and banking perfectly synced in one app.
Open your business account with local Belgian IBAN online in minutes.

Your funds, fully protected

Your money is held in a dedicated safeguarding account with Swan, an electronic money institution supervised by the ACPR and authorised by the National Bank of Belgium to provide payment services with Belgian IBANs. Your funds are segregated and safeguarded with a reputable European credit institution, and remain protected even in the unlikely event of Swan's failure.

Safely set aside the right amount of taxes

You can automatically set aside the right amount for your taxes in a dedicated sub-account, so the money's there when the bill comes. Submit and pay your taxes straight from the app in one click.

Full business banking without the fees

Everything you'd expect from a bank, without the account fees. Accountable Banking includes a Belgian IBAN, a Mastercard, Apple and Google Pay, and instant transfers across Europe at no extra cost.

All your business finances in one place

Your accounting, taxes and banking live in one place. Get notified the moment a client pays, and pay expenses directly, with no switching between apps.

European leader

300 000 pymes y autónomos en Europa confían en Swan.

€175M

volumen medio de pagos con tarjetas y transferencias cada mes

€80bn

volumen total de fondos tratados por Swan

1.5M

de tarjetas emitidas

+100 millones de euros

fondos recaudados entre inversores europeos

Compromisos en materia de seguridad

¡Mantenga la tranquilidad!

Con Swan, su dinero no solo está seguro, sino que también está protegido, es rastreable y siempre accesible gracias a nuestros socios bancarios de confianza.

Payment institution licence

Entidad de dinero electrónico autorizada y regulada por la ACPR (Autoridad de Supervisión Bancaria y de Seguros de Francia).

Mastercard Business partner

A principal member and issuer of Mastercard.

Sistema de Garantía de Depósitos

Fondos cautelares y seguros en nuestro banco asociado BNP Paribas.

Compromisos sobre el cumplimiento

Su dinero, protegido según los más altos estándares europeos.

Accountable and Swan ensure your funds and data are stored and protected in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Sus fondos protegidos en BNP Paribas

Sus fondos se depositan en una cuenta segregada en BNP Paribas. En el improbable caso de que este banco quiebre, sus fondos están protegidos hasta 100 000 € por el FGDR (Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos y Resolución).

Establecimiento francés de pago electrónico

Swan miembro de la Asociación Francesa de Establecimientos de Pago y Moneda Electrónica (AFEPAME).

Création de compte local

Identity checks compliant with Belgian regulations, including validation of your ID documents.

Seguridad de las operaciones sensibles

Autenticación doble Forte conforme a la directiva DSP2.

Pagos en línea seguros

Verificación 3DS para transacciones en línea.

Protección contra el fraude

Vigilancia continua de las transacciones y prevención del fraude.

FAQ

Questions? We’ve got answers.

01
Who is Swan?

Swan is the regulated banking partner that powers Accountable Banking behind the scenes. Accountable gives you the app and experience you use every day, and Swan provides the underlying banking, in the same way many trusted apps rely on a licensed partner to handle the banking side. Swan is an electronic money institution supervised by the ACPR and authorised by the National Bank of Belgium to provide payment services in Belgium with Belgian IBANs. So it is not a random third party. If you spot the Swan name on a statement or charge, that is simply your regulated banking partner at work.

02
Is my money safe with Accountable Banking?

Yes. Your money is held in a dedicated safeguarding account with Swan, an electronic money institution supervised by the ACPR and authorised by the National Bank of Belgium to provide payment services with Belgian IBANs. Your funds are segregated and safeguarded with a reputable European credit institution, and remain protected even in the unlikely event of Swan's failure.

03
Do I get a real Belgian IBAN, tied to a real bank?

Yes. Your account comes with a genuine Belgian IBAN, issued through Swan, an electronic money institution supervised by the ACPR and authorised by the National Bank of Belgium to provide payment services in Belgium with Belgian IBANs. It is a fully functional business account, not a workaround: you can receive payments, set up direct debits, and use it anywhere a Belgian IBAN is accepted. Your funds are segregated and safeguarded with a reputable European credit institution.

04
Are there any hidden fees, and what is the Swan charge I see?

There are no hidden fees with Accountable Banking. The account itself is free, with no monthly or yearly fee. Like any bank, a few specific services carry a small, standard charge, such as ATM withdrawals or non-euro transfers, and because Swan is your regulated banking partner, these can appear under the Swan name on your statement. It is not fraud, it is simply your banking partner. You can see exactly what is and isn't charged on Accountable's detailed banking fees page.

05
How long does verification take, and why is it needed?

Opening your account includes a quick identity check, known as KYC, which is a legal requirement for every regulated financial institution. It is exactly this step that keeps your account safe, secure and fully compliant, because it confirms that each account belongs to a real, verified person. Most checks are completed quickly, and we guide you through every step so you can start using your account as soon as possible.

06
Can I send or receive money internationally?

Yes. You can send and receive euro payments across Europe at no extra cost, including instant transfers. Payments in other currencies or outside the SEPA zone are also possible, with a small, standard fee shown upfront. You'll find the exact rates on our banking fees page.

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