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Atualizado em 8 Mai 2026
Reviewed by TopLending Editorial · Reviewed by independent analysts
Platform facts
Sphere
SME
Investment type
P2P lending
Operates in
Europe
AUM / total financed
2042M EUR
Min investment
1 EUR
Advertised return
6%
Investors
511289
Funding methods
Direct debit, Credit card
Secção 01 · Resumo

Sobre a plataforma.

A Bondora é uma das plataformas P2P mais antigas da Europa, fundada em 2008 em Tallinn com mais de 1,58 mil M€ financiados. O seu produto principal Go & Grow paga uma rentabilidade anual fixa de 6 % com acumulação diária de juros e levantamentos quase instantâneos, enquanto o Portfolio Pro permite a investidores avançados escolher empréstimos ao consumo na Estónia, Finlândia e Países Baixos.

Secção 02 · Veredicto

Pontos fortes e cuidados.

Prós

  • Longo histórico de 17 anos
  • Acumulação diária de juros no Go & Grow
  • Levantamentos quase instantâneos no Go & Grow
  • A partir de 1 € de investimento mínimo
  • App móvel e auto-invest

Contras

  • TANB Go & Grow de 6 % abaixo de vários concorrentes P2P
  • Atrasos de levantamento/suporte reportados em 2024–2025
  • Perdas em Portfolio Pro desde 2023
Section 03 · Mechanics

How it works.

Bondora is a consumer crowdlending platform based in Estonia, supervised by EFSA (Estonia). Investors deposit funds, browse open opportunities and commit capital project-by-project or via automated rules.

Once a project is fully funded, the platform releases capital to the borrower and collects scheduled payments — interest plus principal — which are credited to your investor account. Most European platforms publish a public dashboard with projected and realised cashflows.

Section 04 · Onboarding

Opening an account.

  1. 01 Create an account on the platform with your email and a strong, unique password (use a manager).
  2. 02 Complete KYC — upload a government-issued ID document and proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, dated within 3 months).
  3. 03 Confirm tax residency and provide a tax-ID number for the country where you’ll declare returns.
  4. 04 Fund the investor account via direct debit, credit card (minimum €1). First deposits sometimes take 1 business day to credit.
  5. 05 Review the loan book — read the project memo, originator history, collateral pack and default-rate disclosures before committing capital.
  6. 06 Build a portfolio of 20–30 positions to diversify; configure auto-invest rules if you prefer a hands-off approach.
  7. 07 Track monthly statements, reinvest scheduled returns, and withdraw available cash to your bank account whenever needed.
Section 05 · Costs

Fees & charges.

  • Account opening: free — there is no signup, KYC or annual maintenance fee for investors.
  • Minimum deposit: €1 per transaction. There is no upper limit for retail accounts; institutional and family-office tickets are negotiated separately.
  • Deposit fees: SEPA and local bank transfers are free. Cross-border SWIFT may incur correspondent-bank charges set by your bank, not the platform.
  • Investment fees: typically zero on the investor side — the platform earns from origination / servicing fees paid by the borrower or sponsor, and that economic burden is already reflected in the headline yield.
  • Servicing fees: some platforms levy a small annual servicing fee (often 0.5–1 %) on outstanding principal; check the latest fee schedule on the platform’s legal page before allocating size.
  • Withdrawal fees: free for in-region SEPA or local bank transfers; non-EUR / non-local withdrawals may incur a small fixed bank fee.
  • Secondary-market fees: when a secondary market exists, sellers typically pay a 0.5–1 % transaction fee on the realised price; check before listing.
  • Tax: interest and capital gains are taxable in your country of residence. Most European platforms do not withhold automatically — investors report income in their annual return and may apply double-tax-treaty relief where available.
Section 06 · Operations

Deposits & withdrawals.

  • Deposit methods: SEPA bank transfer, card payment. Crypto is not supported.
  • Minimum deposit: €1 per transaction. No upper limit for retail accounts.
  • Deposit processing: SEPA usually credits within 1 business day; instant SEPA arrives in minutes where supported.
  • Withdrawal method: SEPA transfer to the bank account on file. No third-party withdrawals.
  • Withdrawal processing: Available cash typically arrives within 1–3 business days; funds locked in active loans only return as borrowers repay.
  • Early exit: No secondary market — plan on holding loans to maturity.
Section 07 · Performance

Historical yields.

The platform advertises target gross yields in the 6% APY (Go & Grow) band. Realised net returns on a diversified portfolio typically run 1–3 percentage points below the headline range once defaults, cash drag and fees are taken into account.

Track record is best read against the Estonia macro context — local interest rates, property cycle and employment data move loan-default rates in real time. Investors should diversify across at least 20–30 loans before extrapolating any single year of returns.

Section 08 · Regulation

Licences & regulation.

Licence
EFSA (Estonia)
Section 09 · Suitability

Who it suits.

Suited to investors wanting direct exposure to sme opportunities with a 12–36 months horizon, comfortable with default risk and limited liquidity. Minimum ticket from €1. Recommended portfolio size: 20–30 deals for adequate diversification; treat as a complement to traditional fixed-income, not a substitute.

Section 10 · Risk

Risk disclaimer.

Capital at risk. Investments on Bondora are not bank deposits and are not covered by any deposit-guarantee scheme (FGD in Spain, FGDR in France, gli istituti di garanzia in Italy, etc.). You can lose part or all of your capital.

Default risk. Borrowers may stop paying. Even with collateral or buyback, recovery is slow and partial in stressed scenarios.

Liquidity risk. There is no secondary market — invested capital is locked until the loan or project reaches maturity.

Tax. Interest and capital gains are taxable in your country of residence. Most European platforms do not withhold automatically.

Section 11 · Contact

Where to find Bondora.

  • Website: www.bondora.com
  • Support email: typically support@www.bondora.com — confirm on the platform’s contact page before sending sensitive information.
  • Registered office: Estonia (verify the exact address on the platform’s legal page).
  • Public reviews: Trustpilot aggregates the investor feedback we ingest.
  • Regulator on file: EFSA (Estonia).
  • Investor relations: Bondora publishes monthly performance and loan-book updates on its blog and newsletter — subscribe before allocating meaningful capital.
Section 12 · FAQ

Frequently asked.

Is Bondora regulated?

Bondora operates under supervision of EFSA (Estonia). Supervision covers conduct, disclosure, segregation of investor cash and minimum capital requirements. It does not guarantee that any individual deal will perform as advertised — investors retain full project-level risk on every position they hold.

What is the minimum investment on Bondora?

The minimum ticket per deal is €1. There is no upper limit for retail accounts; institutional tickets are arranged separately with the platform.

What returns can I expect from Bondora?

Advertised gross yields are 6% p.a.. Realised net returns depend on default rates, cash drag (money waiting between deals) and any servicing fees — expect actual portfolio returns 1–3 percentage points below the headline range after a full investment cycle.

How long does it take to withdraw funds from Bondora?

Available cash typically arrives via SEPA or local bank transfer within 1–3 business days. Funds locked in active deals only return as borrowers repay; there is no secondary market, so plan on holding to maturity.

What happens if a borrower defaults?

In an underwriting failure, the platform pursues the contractual recovery path — collateral realisation, debt-collection enforcement or court proceedings, with workouts typically taking 12–24 months. Recovery is rarely 100 %, and investors should size positions accordingly.

What happens if Bondora itself goes bankrupt?

Investor cash held on the platform is segregated from Bondora’s own balance sheet, as required by the rules of EFSA (Estonia). In an insolvency, cash should be returned to investors and outstanding loans transferred to a runoff administrator who continues to collect repayments on investors’ behalf. The process can take 12–24 months and recovery is rarely 100 %, but the loans you own remain your property, not the platform’s.

Do I pay tax on the income?

Yes — interest, dividends and realised capital gains are taxable in your country of residence. Most platforms do not withhold automatically; investors report the income in their annual tax return and may apply double-tax-treaty relief where available.

What is the typical deal duration on Bondora?

Typical project duration is 12–36 months. Longer durations generally pay higher headline yields but lock capital for longer and increase exposure to macro cycles; shorter durations offer faster reinvestment but reset rates more often.

How many deals should I hold to be diversified?

A common rule of thumb is 20–30 positions to absorb single-deal default risk. Below 10 positions, one bad loan can wipe out a year of returns; above 30 the marginal benefit of further diversification flattens. Auto-invest rules make this easy to maintain over time.

Section 13 · Voices

Opiniões de investidores.

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8 Mai 2026

$cd

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

My account was restricted. I filled in the required personal details and received an email saying my verification was complete. But my account is still restricted. I sent an email to support as advised. Their response was to provide the source of the funds invested mainly from 3-4 years ago (seems like a joke). I can't get in touch with a real agent via chat, only a bot with useless attempts to solve my problem. I have to be honest that, support team reviewed provided documents faster than most of the AML teams. After 2-3 days my money was unrestricted and I have access to them. Thank you for fast and adequate reaction.

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

I have a Loan, and i need to have my summary overview. - cant see how much i still need to pay, doesnt show how much i already paid, i emaild no reaction. I called i have been waiting twice for 10min to then be hanged up on. this are some scammers? I dont get any reaction or help. I need this overview so i can go to a other bank and get the help i need!

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

several times locked my account and withdrawal was impossible justifying that it is due to regulations, moneylaundring etc...I am very disappointed!

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

fishing site scam of the worst kind.. luring you of sharing your private stuff like bankstatements, pasports etc in exchange for a loan, that if youre short with money something you could fall for.. then the loan is rejected but they KNOW EVERYTHING for you, another red flag is they are based in Letland or Estland.. BE WARE!!! your data is unsafe with them

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

Transparency, simple interface. Good job!

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

10 years with them, and since a few years only go and grow account, which is simple and easy. Never had poblems with withdrawing and investing money. What you see is what you get. 6% is good return, although 6,75% a year ago was better. But of course, I understand there is a business model that has to work for tem and us. Good work untill now, up for another ten years.

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

Very easy, clear, trustworthy.

U
Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

Intrest paid daily can't go wrong 👌

U
Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

Is very trusted

U
Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

I like bondora, its trustful. Unfortunately it's not possible to have more than one account for different goals like before.

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Usuario anónimo Trustpilot
8 Mai 2026

I was sceptical in the beginning, but I got surprised, how easy and smooth everything is working. Adding money takes about 5 minutes. Returns are added to your balance daily. You always see how much money you have in the account!