Everything you need to know about
Finances
Healthcare
How to receive the healthcare allowance
Healthcare allowance is a benefit that the government gives for having Dutch healthcare insurance, to help relieve the cost of health insurance.
Banking
Payment methods in the Netherlands
As the Netherlands is a modern country, it is possible and common to live cashless, with debit contactless payments and online bank transfers.
Banking
Banking in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, paying with a debit card (usually Maestro) is common, these cards are provided by Dutch banks, and allow Dutch residents to have a cashless lifestyle.