G-Account ING 2026: How to Update Your Payment Details
From 1 May 2026, the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) switched its banking from ING to Rabobank. For businesses holding a g-account, this means one thing: you must update your payment routines before 1 November 2026. Miss that deadline and your payroll tax and VAT remittances may fail, triggering surcharges and potential penalties.
Not legal advice — consult a tax adviser for your specific situation.
What Is a G-Account and Why Does This Affect You?
A g-account (geblokkeerde rekening, or blocked account) is used by businesses that hire in staff. The account exists solely to remit payroll tax and VAT to the Tax Authority. According to the Tax Authority, both the hiring and supplying party are liable if remittances are missed; the g-account protects both sides.
Example: You run a construction firm and hire five workers weekly from a staffing agency. You pay part of the invoice directly into the agency's g-account, guaranteeing that payroll tax is remitted. That remittance flows via a Tax Authority account number, and that number has now changed.
For background information, see the official Tax Authority page on g-accounts.
What Exactly Changes?
The Tax Authority ended its banking relationship with ING on 1 May 2026. The new account number for g-account remittances is:
NL04 RABO 0200 1445 45
The old ING number will be permanently closed for payments from 1 November 2026. You have a six-month transition window, but don't leave it to the last day.
| Item | Old (ING) | New (Rabobank) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Authority account number | ING number | NL04 RABO 0200 1445 45 | Before 1 Nov 2026 |
| Standing orders | In place | Update | As soon as possible |
| Accounting templates | Old number | Update | Before 1 Nov 2026 |
| Payment references in invoicing software | Check | Update | Before 1 Nov 2026 |
For full background on the switch, read our article on new Dutch Tax Authority account numbers from 1 May 2026.
Four Steps to Avoid Payment Errors
Step 1: Check your standing orders Log in to your bank and find all standing orders or automatic transfers pointing to the old ING account number. Update the beneficiary account to NL04 RABO 0200 1445 45. Also verify the account name matches Tax Authority details.
Step 2: Update your accounting software If you have templates or payment profiles in your bookkeeping or invoicing package, find the old ING number and replace it. Check any bank export files too (SEPA / pain.001 format).
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Step 3: Notify your clients or contractors If you operate as a staffing agency or secondment firm, send clients a written notice of the new account number. Keep a copy — it may serve as evidence if a payment is sent to the wrong number.
Step 4: Review your g-account agreement A g-account operates under a three-party agreement between you, your bank, and the Tax Authority. Check whether the bank switch affects your agreement's terms. If in doubt, contact the Tax Authority or your tax adviser.
Risks of Doing Nothing
Payments sent to the old ING number after 1 November 2026 will not reach the Tax Authority. Potential consequences include:
- Surcharges and default penalties if payroll tax or VAT is not remitted on time.
- Liability risk for the hiring party: the Tax Authority states that when hiring in staff, the hirer is jointly liable for unremitted tax. An outdated account number may not serve as a defence.
- Cash flow disruption: a misdirected payment must be recalled, costing administrative time and straining your finances.
The Tax Authority has actively communicated the change via an official news release on the ING number expiring from 1 November 2026.
Also useful: our knowledge-base article on mileage allowance and correct time registration in 2026, relevant if you track expenses alongside your g-account remittances.
Conclusion
The ING-to-Rabobank switch carries a hard deadline: 1 November 2026. Businesses with a g-account must update standing orders, accounting templates, and payment integrations to the new number NL04 RABO 0200 1445 45. Act now: a missed remittance may mean surcharges and liability risks that are entirely avoidable.
Not legal advice — consult a tax adviser for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to close and reopen my g-account? No. Your g-account stays in place; only the Tax Authority's receiving account number changes. No new agreement is required.
Does the 1 November 2026 deadline apply to manual payments too? Yes. Both manual transfers and automatic payment orders to the old ING number will be rejected after 1 November 2026. Update your manual payment workflow as well.
What if I've already sent a payment to the wrong number? Contact your bank immediately to recall the payment. Then notify the Tax Authority and resubmit to the correct Rabobank number. Keep all correspondence as proof of good faith.
Does this affect regular VAT or payroll tax payments without a g-account? The g-account change only affects remittances from a blocked account. Regular VAT and payroll tax payments use different Tax Authority account numbers — check those separately at belastingdienst.nl.
Do I need to inform my clients about the new number? If your clients pay into your g-account rather than directly to the Tax Authority, their payment details don't change. You are the one who must update the onward remittance to the Tax Authority.
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