How do I open a bank account in Luxembourg?

What are the conditions for opening an account in Luxembourg?
What documents do I need to provide to open an account?
How do I open a bank account with multiple account holders?
How do I open a bank account in Luxembourg before arriving?
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What are the conditions for opening an account in Luxembourg?

Just arrived in Luxembourg? In most cases, you’ll need a current account with a Luxembourg bank fairly quickly. This will enable you to get paid, pay your rent or simply shop for what you need.

To open an account in Luxembourg, you’ll need to meet the following condition:

You must be aged 18 or over and legally competent.

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You can open a bank account even before arriving to Luxembourg, as soon as you have your employment contract!

What documents do I need to provide to open a bank account?

When opening your new account, we’ll ask you to provide certain documents.

Whether or not you’re a resident, you must supply the following documents:

an ID document;
your employment contract (if it is dated within the last three months), or a recent payslip (dated within the last three months);
proof of address: certificate of residence dated within the last three months, electricity, gas, water bill, home insurance, certificate, or landline bill (dated within the last three months);
your Tax number.

Where can I find my tax number?

In Luxembourg, your tax number is not included on official identity documents. However, this 13-digit number can be found on your social security card.

In France, the tax identification number (TIN/NIF) is assigned when the person is registered in the tax authority’s databases. This 13-digit number is also known as the “reference tax number” (or “SPI” number, which stands for “Simplification of Tax Procedures” in French). This reference tax number can be found on your pre-filled income tax return, and on your income, housing and property tax notices.

In Belgium, the TIN is the 11-digit national number (NN). It is usually found on the back of your ID or social security card (SIS card).

In Germany, the TIN is not included on official identity documents. The 11-digit Identifikationsnummer has existed since 2008. It can be found in the letter relating to the allocation of this identification number (Mitteilungsschreiben über die Zuordnung einer Identifikationsnummer).

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If you choose to open an account online, you must provide a second ID or make a EUR 1 transfer to the newly opened account. This helps us confirm your identity.

How do I open a bank account with multiple account holders?

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If multiple people wish to open an account together in Luxembourg, for example for a house share, we call this a joint account.

To open an account with multiple account holders, each applicant must provide the documents required to open an account.

When opening an account online, you can enter a maximum of two account holders. To open a joint account with more than two account holders, all future account holders must visit one of our branches together.

How do I open a bank account as a non resident?

Are you coming to live or work in Luxembourg in a few weeks or months? In this case, it’s possible to prepare for your arrival and open a current account already to make things easier once you get here.

You will be able to open an account if you are in the following situation:

You must be aged 18 or over and legally competent

Depending on your profile or activity, additional information and documents may be requested later on.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I open a bank account for a child?
To open an account for a child under 18, you’ll need to visit a branch.

The following documents are required to open an account for a child:
- For the child: identity document, proof of address, proof of residence
- For the legal representative: identity document
This list is based on the assumption that the legal representative wishing to open the account for the child is already a BGL BNP Paribas client.
This list is based on the assumption that the legal representative wishing to open the account for the child is already a BGL BNP Paribas client.

A minor who is a Luxembourg resident may open a bank account on their own from the age of 16.

Under this age, the account must be opened by the legal representative.
Can I open an account as a US person?

Yes, US persons can open an account. In this case, you must provide specific documents in addition to the standard documents required to open an account.
Can I open an account if I live in a hotel?
If you live in a hotel, the following documents must be provided:
- Your residence permit, or a certificate such as the déclaration d’arrivée d’un ressortissant de pays tiers pour un séjour de plus de 3 mois (declaration of arrival of a third-country national, for a stay of more than three months),
- An invoice from the hotel where you are living.
What are the fees for BGL BNP Paribas current accounts?

Please take a look at our fees here.

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