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ABN AMRO Bank introduces the new Debit Mastercard in the Netherlands

Safe, simple, and online payments worldwide.

ABN AMRO launches SME Takeover Desk

Amsterdam, 15 October 2025 – With the launch of the SME Takeover Desk, ABN AMRO is taking an important step in supporting entrepreneurs in the SME sector with business acquisitions. Thanks to flexible financing solutions starting at €250,000 and regional points of contact, the bank provides accountants, intermediaries, and entrepreneurs with a unique platform for fast and expert assistance during acquisition processes.

Geert Pielage appointed as Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications at ABN AMRO

Geert Pielage (59) has been appointed as Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications at ABN AMRO, effective 1 November 2025. He will succeed Patrick Kuijsters who will fully dedicate himself to other projects within ABN AMRO.

Working together on digital accessibility: Accessible Banking Week

Digitalisation offers countless opportunities, but not everyone can easily keep up in this rapidly changing world. Research shows that 1 in 6 people in the Netherlands sometimes needs help with everyday banking tasks, like applying for a new debit card. For people with disabilities, the challenges are often even greater. That’s why ABN AMRO is organising the Accessible Banking Week this year, which kicks off with an inspiring opening event dedicated entirely to digital equality.

ABN AMRO to change payment fees

ABN AMRO’s will raise its fees for consumer and business payment products with effect from 1 January 2026. Clients will be informed about these changes from 3 October. The bank needs to raise these fees partly to enable ongoing investments in innovations that make banking safer and easier

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Children’s Book Week and ABN AMRO launch free storybook and audiobook: ‘First step’

In the storybook and audiobook entitled ‘First step’, fifteen children and Dutch celebrities describe how a gentle nudge in the right direction changed their lives. In the Netherlands, an estimated 1.6 million children grow up in situations where activities like sports, arts, and culture are not a given*. ABN AMRO and its partners (which include Children’s Book Week) hope that the book will reach these children and inspire them to realise their dreams. The book generated such huge interest before its official launch that a second print run is under way and the book will soon be available in almost 300 Dutch schools.

Sustainable Impact Fund strengthens Revyve's growth through co-led investment

ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund (ABN AMRO SIF) has co-led an investment round of nearly EUR 24 million in Revyve, a Dutch food-tech scale-up, together with Invest-NL. Participants in the investment round included existing investors such as Oost NL and Roayl Cosun, as well as new investors Brabantse Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij, Grey Silo Ventures and Lallemand Bio Ingredients.

Denzel Dumfries and BUUT team up to build a financially strong generation

Daniel Hartert appointed to the ABN AMRO Supervisory Board, Arjen Dorland stepped down

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. held an Extraordinary General Meeting today to vote on the appointment of Daniel Hartert (1958) as a new member of the Supervisory Board of ABN AMRO. Following Daniels appointment Arjen Dorland stepped down from the Supervisory Board of ABN AMRO.