About Us
We’re building the world’s first digital bank
At N26, we believe that your bank should be as mobile and flexible as you. That’s why we’re offering a 100% digital banking experience that’s designed to be simple and transparent. Centered around you, it’s an app that feels good to use—integrating the most innovative technology to make life easier, and enabling you to live and bank your way.
A bank for the 21st century
Technology streamlines your life. It’s given us the power to offer our customers more choice, better protect their money, and make banking simple and fast. We believe that managing your finances doesn’t need to be complex. This is modern banking, created for our century.
A bank as mobile as you
Banking in your pocket, wherever you are. Want to lock, or re-order your card? All it takes is a tap in the app. Need customer support? Get help using our live chat. Keen for an overdraft? No problem—simply apply within the app in seconds. No paperwork, no hidden fees and full transparency.
Our Team
With 1,500 people of 80 nationalities working across ten global offices, we’re proud to be building the bank the world loves to use.
Meet the teamA bank with a global vision
Our founders Max and Valentin started N26 in 2013 to set new standards in an industry that’s remained institutional and dysfunctional for many. Their vision was to transform the way you manage your money with the latest technology and the best minds from around the globe, in order to change banking for the better.
Since, we’ve grown to a team of over 1,500 people of 80 nationalities, with teams in Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Vienna, New York and São Paulo.
The N26 Story
2013
Founded by Valentin Stalf and Maximilian Tayenthal to make banking easier and more transparent for millions around the world.
2015
Launched our first products for the first time, unveiling our free N26 bank accounts and N26 Mastercards in Germany and Austria.
2016
Secured our full German banking license from the European Central Bank.
2017
Introduced N26 Metal, our top-of-the-line premium account with exclusive benefits to suit every lifestyle.
2019
Announced $300 million in Series D funding and a further $170 million extension, bringing our valuation to $3.5 billion.
2021
Crossed the 7 million customer mark across our 24 markets, with a team of more than 80 nationalities across our offices in Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, Belgrade, New York and São Paulo.