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Frequently asked

What account should a digital nomad open first?

Wise is usually the foundation — multi-currency, real exchange rates, EUR/USD/GBP receiving details for client invoices. Layer Revolut for daily spending in EU, and Qonto/Anna/Mercury for proper business banking if you operate a company.

Can I keep my home bank account?

Yes, and most nomads do for a year or two for security and history. Funnel most flows through a low-fee multi-currency account, keep the home bank for cards-of-record and government links, and revisit once you settle on a tax residency.

What about Revolut vs Wise?

Revolut is a daily spending and EU-resident account with a wide card ecosystem. Wise is the cross-border money pipeline — receiving foreign currency, paying overseas vendors, holding balances cheaply. Most nomads use both for different jobs.

Do I need a business account as a nomad?

If you bill clients as a registered company, yes — a proper business IBAN and invoicing tool keep your accounting clean and your tax administration happy. Personal accounts mixing client income create headaches sooner or later.

How do I get paid from US clients in EUR cleanly?

Get US receiving details on a multi-currency account (Wise gives ACH/wire details), invoice in USD, hold USD until the rate is favourable, then convert at the real rate. Skip your home bank — its FX margin alone can cost you 3-4% per payout.