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 UN ISTITUTO DI PAGAMENTO, AUTORIZZATO, REGOLAMENTATO E SOGGETTO ALLA SUPERVISIONE DELL'
LL'AUTORITÀ DI CONTROLLO PRUDENZIALE E DI RISOLUZIONE DELLA BANCA DI FRANCIA (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 PMI e liberi professionisti in Europa si affidano a Swan

€175M

volume medio di pagamenti con carte e bonifici ogni mese

€80bn

volume totale dei fondi trattati da Swan

1.5M

delle carte emesse

+100 milioni di euro

fondi raccolti presso investitori europei

Impegni in materia di sicurezza

State tranquilli!

Con Swan, il tuo denaro non solo è al sicuro, ma è anche protetto, tracciabile e sempre accessibile grazie ai nostri partner bancari di fiducia.

Payment institution licence

Un istituto di moneta elettronica autorizzato, regolamentato dall'ACPR

Mastercard Business partner

A principal member and issuer of Mastercard.

Sistema di garanzia dei depositi

Fondi vincolati e garantiti presso la nostra banca partner BNP Paribas

Impegni sulla conformità

Il vostro denaro, protetto secondo i più elevati standard europei

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

I vostri fondi protetti presso BNP Paribas

I vostri fondi sono depositati su un conto separato presso BNP Paribas. Nel caso improbabile in cui tale banca dovesse fallire, i vostri fondi sono protetti fino a 100.000 € dal FGDR (Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts et de Résolution, Fondo di garanzia dei depositi e di risoluzione).

Istituto francese di pagamento elettronico

Swan membro dell'Associazione francese degli istituti di pagamento e di moneta elettronica (AFEPAME).

Création de compte local

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

Protezione delle operazioni sensibili

Doppia autenticazione Forte conforme alla direttiva PSD2.

Pagamenti online sicuri

Verifica 3DS per le transazioni online.

Protezione contro le frodi

Monitoraggio continuo delle transazioni e prevenzione delle frodi.

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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