
Enable push notifications
From the ABN AMRO app
- Instant alerts for payments or insufficient balance
- Quick message in case of an unusual debit
- You decide what push notifications to enable
What are the benefits?
Easy to use
We will send an alert whenever there are changes in your accounts, or in your child’s account. This way you won’t have to open the app as often.
Extra secure
You know right away whenever a (large) amount has been debited. If it’s not right, you can take action immediately.
Always up to date
No more surprises when paying with your card, for example. You get an alert as soon as the account balance drops below a certain amount.

You decide what push notifications to enable
It is up to you to choose when and from which amount you want to receive a notification. Choose the account for which you want to receive notifications, which may also be your child’s account. This way you prevent a notification overload.
How to enable push notifications in the app
Enable or disable
- Open the app and go to Profile (bottom-right corner) > Set push notifications. Tap the slider to turn on push notifications.
- If a message appears on your screen, tap Allow.
- To personalise push notifications, tap Payments and select an account. Set your preferences and tap Save.
Once you’ve done that, check to see if the app has been given permission to send push notifications. To do so, exit the ABN AMRO app and go to your device settings.
- Go to Settings > Notifications.
- Tap the ABN AMRO app.
- You will see a slider here. If it is set to on, you don’t need to do anything. If not, tap the slider to allow notifications.
These steps may be slightly different on your device. Check your device’s manual for help.
Questions about push notifications
What are push notifications?
Push notifications, which we used to call ‘payment alerts’, are incoming messages on your device. You will often see them on your phone’s or tablet’s lock screen or notification hub.
Are push notifications free?
Yes, enabling and receiving push notifications is free of charge.
Are push notifications from the ABN AMRO app secure?
Yes, the push notifications you receive from the ABN AMRO app are secure. The ABN AMRO app makes banking secure. If you’re still having doubts about the app’s security, find out on this page why you can trust the app.
Will I also get marketing messages if I enable push notifications?
No, you won’t receive any marketing messages. You will only receive notifications about changes to your balance and/or transactions. To subscribe to or unsubscribe from marketing messages, log in here and subscribe or unsubscribe on Internet Banking.
Questions about setting up push notifications
I enabled push notifications in the ABN AMRO app a while ago, but the feature doesn’t work. Do I have to enable them again?
It may be that you are not receiving push notifications while you did enable them in the past. This is because we have improved this feature. We apologise for any inconvenience. This issue is easy to solve by re-enabling push notifications in the ABN AMRO app.
Can I set up push notifications for different accounts?
You can enable and disable push notifications for all of your current accounts in your ABN AMRO app, including your child’s account. Here’s how to select the right account:
- Open the app and go to Profile (bottom-right corner) > Set push notifications. Make sure Receive push notifications is on before you proceed.
- Click Payments and select the account for which you want to enable push notifications.
Can I enable push notifications for my savings account?
No, you can’t enable push notifications for a savings account. You can only set push notifications for current accounts.
Can I change or disable push notifications after setting them up?
If you’ve enabled push notifications but want to change something, you can change your push notification settings at any time. To do so, follow the step-by-step instructions detailed above: How to enable push notifications. And follow the steps again.
How many messages will I receive from the ABN AMRO app if I enable push notifications?
You decide when you want to receive push notifications and from what amount. This way you prevent a notification overload.