The Dutch tax authority (the Belastingdienst) is swapping its main bank from ING to Rabobank from May 1, 2026, which means new account numbers for tax payments and refunds.
If you pay taxes in the Netherlands, it’s worth knowing what’s changing and the steps you need to take.
What’s actually changing?
From May 1, the Belastingdienst will process payments through Rabobank instead of ING, which means the IBAN you send money to will soon be different.
However, if you have a provisional or final income tax assessment to pay, the switch will come even earlier: as of April 20, you can already pay to the new Rabobank IBAN.
The good news is, you needn’t worry about scouring the net for the Belastingdienst’s new IBAN. Every tax notification you receive — whether by letter or email — will include the correct account number to use.
And if you’d like to be doubly sure where your payments are going, the Belastingdienst has now published a list of their new IBANs.
Do I need to update anything?
That depends on how you pay.
If you pay via direct debit (automatische incasso), you don’t need to lift a finger — the switch happens automatically.
If you’ve set up a recurring bank transfer yourself (a periodieke overboeking through your own bank), you’ll need to update the account number manually once you receive a notification with the new details.
What if I accidentally use their old IBAN?
The Belastingdienst has made arrangements with ING to handle any misdirected payments, so your money will still reach the tax office and be processed correctly.
That said, updating once you receive your new payment details will save you the hassle of needing to communicate with the Dutch tax office.
Keep an eye out for extra phishing attempts
With a bank switch like this comes a great opportunity for scammers.
However, the Belastingdienst will never send payment requests via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or phone.
If you receive something that looks suspicious, check whether the account number appears on the official list of current Belastingdienst account numbers before transferring anything.
The tax office also has a step-by-step guide for verifying suspicious messages if you’re unsure. (Helaas, it’s in Dutch.)
Has the Belastingdienst’s bank switch caused you any confusion, or did you not even notice? Let us know in the comments.
