Bitpanda reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)
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Eric Demuth

43% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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4.0
Aug 6, 2025

great place to learn

Recommend
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Pros

If you want to learn in fintech this is the place to be very fast dynamic and cool culture

Cons

C-Level management is hard to work with nice work life balance but very picky on office days (gives you not so much flexibility to be honest)

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Bitpanda Response
8mo
Dear Panda, thank you for your review, we appreciate taking the time to do this. We're glad to hear that you find Bitpanda a great place to learn and appreciate our dynamic and cool culture. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive and grow, especially in the fast-paced fintech industry. We take your feedback regarding C-Level management and the policy on office days seriously. We are always looking for ways to improve and your input is valuable in helping us create a better workplace for everyone. If you want to reach out to the people team and discuss this further, please do! Sincerely, The Bitpanda Talent Acquisition Team
1.0
Jun 24, 2025

Not worth it

Recommend
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Pros

Nice office - interesting projects

Cons

Toxic work culture - no career progression

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Bitpanda Response
10mo
Dear Employee, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience as a Project Manager with us. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective. We are sorry to hear that your experience led to a 1.0-star rating and that you found it "Not worth it." We understand your positive remarks about the "Nice office" and "interesting projects," and we are glad that these aspects of your role were fulfilling. However, we are deeply concerned by your feedback regarding "Toxic work culture" and "no career progression." This is certainly not the environment we strive to create, and we take such comments very seriously. We are committed to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace, and your insights highlight areas where we clearly need to improve. We are actively reviewing our internal processes, culture initiatives, and career development frameworks to address these critical issues. Employee well-being and professional growth are paramount, and we are dedicated to ensuring that all team members feel valued, supported, and see a clear path for their future at Bitpanda. We encourage you, and all former employees, to reach out to us directly at recruitment@bitpanda.com if you are open to providing more detailed feedback, as this would be invaluable in our continuous efforts to improve. Sincerely, The Bitpanda Talent Acquisition Team
2.0
May 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Modern Tech Stack: Engineers and product teams get to work with current tools and frameworks, which is a plus for technical growth. Diverse, Talented Colleagues: Despite the internal challenges, Bitpanda has managed to attract skilled individuals. Peer learning is one of the few bright spots.

Cons

As a an employee at Bitpanda, my experience has been a mix of initial enthusiasm followed by growing frustration. While the company markets itself as an innovative fintech leader, internally it struggles with several deep-rooted issues that directly affect employee well-being and long-term retention. Uncompetitive Salary: The compensation is significantly below market average, especially for the demanding nature of the work and the high expectations placed on employees. Raises and promotions are infrequent and lack transparency. Micromanagement Culture: Trust in employee autonomy is minimal. Managers often interfere with day-to-day tasks, leading to a sense of suffocation and lack of creative freedom. Constantly Changing Rules: Policies, processes, and even team structures change abruptly without proper communication or justification. This lack of consistency creates confusion, stress, and inefficiency. Unrealistic Deadlines: Tight timelines are the norm rather than the exception. The pressure to deliver fast often overrides quality, and there’s little regard for employee burnout. Low Morale and Motivation: Due to the reasons above, team spirit is low. Many employees operate in survival mode rather than feeling inspired or driven to contribute meaningfully.

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Bitpanda Response
10mo
Dear employee, Thank you for your comprehensive and candid feedback regarding your experience as an Android Developer at Bitpanda. We appreciate you taking the time to articulate your observations and advice. We are glad to hear that you value our "Modern Tech Stack" and the opportunity for growth it provides. It's also encouraging to know you appreciate your talented team and the peer learning environment, despite internal challenges. We agree that our business outlook remains strong. However, we are deeply concerned by the significant frustrations you've outlined, particularly regarding our compensation and leadership style. Your feedback about that is taken extremely seriously. The "Advice to Management" you've provided is invaluable and directly addresses critical areas we are committed to improving. We hear your points clearly on Compensation, Leadership & Empowerment, Transparency, Motivation and Work-Life-Balance. We are actively reviewing and implementing strategies to address these core concerns across the organization. Your detailed insights will directly inform our efforts to enhance employee well-being, strengthen our leadership, and ensure Bitpanda is a workplace where everyone feels valued, fairly compensated, and empowered to thrive. Thank you for your time you put into the review, this is how we can learn as an employer! Sincerely, The Talent Acquisition Team
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