How to Choose a Personal Bank Account in 2026?
Choosing a personal bank account is one of the most important financial decisions. In Poland, over 20 banks offer current accounts — they differ in fees, bonuses and access to ATMs.
What to look for?
- Monthly fee — many banks offer free accounts with conditions (e.g. one card payment per month)
- Card fee — sometimes zero, sometimes PLN 8–12/month if conditions aren't met
- ATM access — number of free withdrawals at own and partner networks
- Cashback — some accounts give 1–5% back on purchases at partners
- Welcome bonus — banks offer PLN 100–300 for opening an account and meeting activity conditions
Which account for whom?
For students and young people — look for accounts with a free card and high cashback. For those who use a card intensively — accounts with cashback on everyday spending. For people who value simplicity — clear fee structures and free ATMs nationwide.
How does BankSorter help?
Our comparison tool automatically updates data from Polish banks — you can filter by fee, cashback, welcome bonus and customer group. Select the account that genuinely suits you.