Banking in Lithuania
Best banks in Lithuania for expats & digital nomads
Opening a bank account is one of the first things you do after moving to Lithuania. Here are the accounts that work for newcomers and non-residents, plus the fintech we would set up before you fly.
How to open a bank account in Lithuania
A passport or ID and a Lithuanian address are the basics; Lithuania is a fintech hub, so remote onboarding via Revolut or Paysera is easy for newcomers. Euro is the local currency.
Wise multi-currency account
Wise is the option we recommend for almost anyone moving to Lithuania: hold and convert 40+ currencies, get local account details to be paid like a local, and send money at the real exchange rate with low, transparent fees. It works before you even arrive, so you can receive income and pay deposits while your local account is still being set up.
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Top banks in Lithuania
Swedbank
traditionalMarket leader in Lithuania with strong app and English support.
SEB bankas
traditionalSwedish-owned; second major Nordic bank widely used locally.
Šiaulių bankas
traditionalLargest Lithuanian-owned bank; growing retail presence.
Paysera
digitalLithuanian e-money institution offering a cheap IBAN account and app; not a full bank.
International accounts & neobanks
Revolut is licensed in Lithuania (Revolut Bank UAB) and very widely used.
N26 lists Lithuania as a supported country (euro account).
Receiving accounts for freelancers in USD/EUR/GBP.
Listed by bunq as a supported EEA country, though testers report signups are sometimes blocked.
Availability changes; confirm on each provider's site.
Next steps in Lithuania
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