News & Perspectives

Follow our latest news, projects and insights on financial inclusion, technology and support for newcomers in Europe.

News & Perspectives

Follow our latest news, projects and insights on financial inclusion, technology and support for newcomers in Europe.

Welcome to UNHCR’s Executive Committee

During UNHCR’s Executive Committee, Rooh Savar, founder of Welcount, shared how his experience as a refugee entrepreneur shaped a mission to build a neobank for newcomers — bridging technology, inclusion, and policy change.

Welcome Account achievements in 2024 and outlook for 2025

We're excited to share with you the achievements that marked this wonderful year.

Welcome Account at VivaTech: “Tech For Change” Prize

We are delighted to announce a major milestone in our journey: our participation in VivaTech 2025 and the exceptional recognition we have just received!

Welcount becomes an official partner of the UN

Welcount has been officially recognised as a partner of the United Nations to support refugee financial inclusion, while also gaining visibility in the media and at the Choose France summit.

Welcount becomes an official partner of the UN

Welcount has been officially recognised as a partner of the United Nations to support refugee financial inclusion, while also gaining visibility in the media and at the Choose France summit.

Welcome Account Featured at United Nations 2.0 Week

We’re proud to share that Welcome Account was featured at UN 2.0 Week—a global event spotlighting the power of innovation in addressing urgent global challenges.

Green Fern
Opening a bank account in France; are there any tax implications?

Welcount is a neobank that offers straightforward and impactful financial solutions for newcomers to France. We offer a current account, along with a French IBAN and a Visa Card. Please note that our services are currently available exclusively in France.

Welcount is a purpose-driven company that provides simple, inclusive financial solutions to all newcomers coming to Europe to work, study or simply live.

Copyright © 2026. Welcome Place – SAS with share capital of €100.00 – 920 756 020 R.C.S. Paris – VAT FR 42 920 756 020 – 60 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris – registered with the ACPR under no. REGAFI 737375 as payment services agent of Okali, electronic money institution authorised under CIB 17448 – 890 111 776 R.C.S. Paris – 50 rue la Boétie 75008 Paris.

Welcount is a purpose-driven company that provides simple, inclusive financial solutions to all newcomers coming to Europe to work, study or simply live.

Copyright © 2026. Welcome Place – SAS with share capital of €100.00 – 920 756 020 R.C.S. Paris – VAT FR 42 920 756 020 – 60 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris – registered with the ACPR under no. REGAFI 737375 as payment services agent of Okali, electronic money institution authorised under CIB 17448 – 890 111 776 R.C.S. Paris – 50 rue la Boétie 75008 Paris.

Welcount is a purpose-driven company that provides simple, inclusive financial solutions to all newcomers coming to Europe to work, study or simply live.

Copyright © 2026. Welcome Place – SAS with share capital of €100.00 – 920 756 020 R.C.S. Paris – VAT FR 42 920 756 020 – 60 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris – registered with the ACPR under no. REGAFI 737375 as payment services agent of Okali, electronic money institution authorised under CIB 17448 – 890 111 776 R.C.S. Paris – 50 rue la Boétie 75008 Paris.