Why does the au pair need a Dutch bank account? 

Why does the au pair need a Dutch bank account? 

A Dutch bank account is required for: 

• Receiving healthcare allowances. (zorgtoeslag) 
• Paying Dutch health insurance premiums. 
• Receiving pocket money. 
• Paying for transport in The Netherlands and other purchases without international transaction fees. 
• Paying deposits to join Sunshine events or Culture online bus trips (uses iDeal).  
• The Netherlands is generally a cashless society, so a bank card makes life much easier.