Hey bunqers 🌈,

On October 20, 2026, a vulnerability was found in PHP, a programming language used by websites and apps around the world. 

We always keep your account and your money secure, and our safety team updated all our systems with the latest security patches against this vulnerability. 

Your money was safe the whole time. Card payments, bank transfers, and ATM withdrawals kept working as usual.

Do I need to do anything?

Nothing’s required from your end — your bunq account stays secure, as always.

What has bunq done to protect my account?

We’ve successfully updated all our systems with the latest security patches. Our security team continues monitoring our systems, on top of our regular checks.

If there are any new updates related to the PHP vulnerability, we’ll let you know right away in your bunq app and by email.