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Citizen service number (BSN)

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The citizen service number (in Dutch: burgerservicenummer or BSN) is a unique personal number that is used for contact between citizens and the government. All banks in the Netherlands are required by law to have the BSN of their clients. For example, we need your BSN to share financial information, such as account balances or your assets, with the government. 

On this page you will find more information about the BSN. We also explain how you can safely provide your BSN. 

Providing your BSN when applying as a client

When you become a client at ABN AMRO, we will ask you to take a picture of your proof of identity (ID). In most cases, we will then automatically receive your BSN, as this number is stated on your ID. Do you not have a Dutch ID when applying as a client? Then we will not receive your BSN automatically. In that case, we will ask you to enter your BSN yourself at a later time.

Do you not have a BSN yet?

If you will be living in the Netherlands for more than 4 months, you must register in the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP). You can do this at the municipality. After your registration, you will automatically receive a BSN. It may take a while before you receive your BSN. 
 
Are you still waiting for your BSN, but would you already like to become an ABN AMRO client? That is possible. In order to use your new account, however, you must first provide your proof of residence. As long as you have not done so, you cannot use your account yet.

After that, it is important that you provide us with your BSN as soon as possible. You have 90 days to do so. If you don't provide your BSN within 90 days, then we will block your account.

How to provide your BSN:

Step 1: Look up your BSN

Do you have a Dutch passport, ID card or driving license? Then your BSN will be stated on any of these documents. You can also look up the number online via MijnOverheid. Furthermore, you can find your BSN on a Dutch pay slip, annual statement, healthcare pass or healthcare policy.

Step 2: Enter your BSN

Do you have access to the ABN AMRO app or Internet Banking? Then you can provide your BSN there. This works as follows:

Via the ABN AMRO app:

  • Log in.
  • Tap 'Profile' at the bottom right of the screen. Then tap 'Personal data' and scroll down to your tax details. 
  • Under 'Burgerservicenummer (BSN)', the number ‘999999999’ is automatically filled in. Enter your own BSN here.

Via Internet Banking:

  • Log in.
  • Click on the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner, next to your profile. Click on 'Personal data' and scroll down to your tax details. 
  • Next to 'Burgerservicenummer (BSN)', the number ‘999999999’ is automatically filled in. Enter your own BSN here.

Step 3: Done!

Was your account not blocked? Then we will process your BSN immediately. You don't have to do anything else.
 
Did you enter your BSN after your account was blocked? Then please contact us to unblock your account.

Frequently asked questions about the BSN