Overview
Hello bank! Pro, at a glance.
Hello bank! Pro is a bank (bnp paribas) headquartered in France, regulated by ACPR / ECB. The company behind Hello bank! Pro is BNP Paribas. Business accounts cost from €0 a month. Opening an account takes 3–5 days.
Hello bank! is a brand of BNP Paribas S.A., a French credit institution. Deposits are covered by the French deposit guarantee fund (FGDR) up to €100,000 per depositor.
Why businesses pick Hello bank! Pro
- A BNP Paribas bank account with no account-management fee
- Hello Business bundle: Visa card, fee-free card use worldwide and invoicing for €10.90 a month
- SEPA Instant included
- Cheque and cash deposits in BNP Paribas's network
- Three months of the bundle free on opening (offer to 31 December 2026)
Watch out for
- Only sole traders and one-person companies (EURL, SASU, SELASU, SELEURL)
- Applicant must live and be tax-resident in France
- The card comes only with the paid bundle
- €30 a month on an inactive account
- Trustpilot score of 2.8 from 36 reviews
Business fit
Will Hello bank! Pro accept your business?
Four quick answers. Where your company is registered and what it does rule a provider in or out faster than anything else.
Based on Hello bank! Pro's published rules
Likely no
Hello bank! Pro does not list United Kingdom among the countries where it accepts companies.
Hello bank! Pro does not publish a minimum company age or turnover, so those two answers are not checked here.
This is one provider. Your profile checks all of them.
- Every provider that fits your business
- The reason behind each match
- Company age and turnover checked too
Who it works with
Accepted and not accepted.
What Hello bank! Pro publishes about the businesses it takes on.
Who Hello bank! Pro serves
- Freelancers
- Professional services
- Startups and SMEs
Not supported
Industries and countries Hello bank! Pro does not accept, from its own published lists.
Industries
- Not published
Countries
- Not published
Coverage
Where can you use Hello bank! Pro?
Coverage is a starting point. It does not confirm that every business in these markets is eligible.
Supported currencies
EUR
International transfers in 32 currencies; exchange-rate costs apply.
Payment reach
Not published
Who can apply
Company incorporation countries1 countries · show list
- France
Owner nationality
Not publishedOwner residency1 countries · show list
- France
Company types
Sole traders and micro-entrepreneurs, EURL, SASU, SELASU and SELEURL (one-person companies)
Pricing
What does Hello bank! Pro cost?
Look beyond the monthly fee. Your total cost depends on how many transfers you make, where they go and how much you convert.
Account cost
Opening fee
Free
Monthly fee
€0–10.9
depends on plan
Conditions
A month on an inactive account
Compte professionnel
Lowest cost€0 per month
€0 setup · €0 in year one
Hello Business
€10.9 per month
€0 setup · €130.8 in year one
Transaction fees
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Outgoing | ||
| SEPA Instant | Free | No charge |
Other fees
Currency exchange (FX)
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| FX markup | Not published |
Cards
| Cost | Compte professionnel | Hello Business | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical card issue | Not published | Free | |
| Card FX | Not published | Not published | Card use abroad without Hello bank! fees; exchange rate and third-party fees apply |
Onboarding
From application to live account.
Opening an account typically takes three to five business days.
- 1
Check eligibility
You must live and pay tax in France, have a SIREN and trade as a sole trader or one-person company.
- 2
Apply online
Fill in the form (pre-filled from the SIREN), choose the offer and sign electronically.
- 3
Documents and transfer
Send the supporting documents and make a first transfer of €10 to €300.
- 4
Account live
After acceptance the account is opened, a few days after the file is received.
Documents you need
Not published
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Is Hello bank! Pro a bank?
Yes. Hello bank! is a brand of BNP Paribas S.A., a French credit institution (bank code 30004). Deposits are covered by the FGDR up to €100,000.
How much does Hello bank! Pro cost?
The professional account has no account-management fee. The Hello Business bundle, with the Visa card and invoicing tool, costs €10.90 excluding VAT (€11.50 including VAT) a month, with the first three months free for applications signed by 31 December 2026.
Who can open an account?
Adults living and tax-resident in France, with a SIREN, trading as a sole trader, micro-entrepreneur, EURL, SASU, SELASU or SELEURL. Companies with several partners are not accepted online.
Can I deposit cash and cheques?
Yes, cash at BNP Paribas cash machines and cheques by app scan or at a BNP Paribas branch.
Alternatives
How Hello bank! Pro compares.
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