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Energy efficiency: 7 ideas to save energy in your home
4 min read
A woman reads a book by a window.

Energy efficiency: 7 ideas to save energy in your home

We’re encouraging you to cut back on your bills by taking control of your energy use at home.
4 min read
City by night.
What is Web 3.0?
7 min read
City by night.

What is Web 3.0?

The internet of the future is coming, and it’s called Web 3.0. Read on to learn about what Web 3.0 is all about, how it’s different from the internet we know and use today.
7 min read
a collection of all clocks showing times in different cities of the world.
How long does a transfer take?
2 min read
a collection of all clocks showing times in different cities of the world.

How long does a transfer take?

The SEPA initiative makes it easier to send euros between bank accounts, but transfers don’t always happen overnight.
2 min read
Map of Europe with pins in it.
How to open a bank account in Europe
8 min read
Map of Europe with pins in it.

How to open a bank account in Europe

Moving to Europe? Here’s how to set up your own local bank account.
8 min read
N26 You.
Credit, debit, and prepaid cards—what’s the difference?
7 min read
N26 You.

Credit, debit, and prepaid cards—what’s the difference?

You use them every day but what is the difference, actually? Let’s get to the heart of the matter so you can decide what’s best for you.
7 min read
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What is Hyperinflation?
9 min read
A hand full of different currency notes with a green background.

What is Hyperinflation?

You’ve probably noticed prices rising everywhere you look. Maybe you’ve heard of hyperinflation. But what exactly does it mean? And are we on track for hyperinflation like Germany had 100 years ago?
9 min read
Woman checking her bank statement and holding an N26 debit card.
What’s the difference between gross pay and net pay?
5 min read
Woman checking her bank statement and holding an N26 debit card.

What’s the difference between gross pay and net pay?

Understand the difference between gross vs. net salary and learn what it means for your salary.
5 min read
Illustration of a woman using her mobile and 3 coins coming out of it.
How to transfer money from one bank to another
8 min read
Illustration of a woman using her mobile and 3 coins coming out of it.

How to transfer money from one bank to another

SEPA, intra-bank, and inter-bank transfers. Not sure what all this banking jargon actually means? Discover how to best move your money around, explained in simple terms.
8 min read
A young man with short dark hair sits on a couch, relaxed, and looks at his phone. He's dressed in a striped, olive-green t-shirt and matching pants. The couch is a light beige and wooden shelves are visible behind him.
What is compound interest? A beginner's guide
5 min read
A young man with short dark hair sits on a couch, relaxed, and looks at his phone. He's dressed in a striped, olive-green t-shirt and matching pants. The couch is a light beige and wooden shelves are visible behind him.

What is compound interest? A beginner's guide

If you'd like to boost your savings, compound interest will help you earn more over time. Learn how it works and how to use it to increase your savings over the long term.
5 min read
Woman checking her bank statement and holding an N26 debit card.
The Difference Between Visa and Mastercard - N26
5 min read
Woman checking her bank statement and holding an N26 debit card.

The Difference Between Visa and Mastercard - N26

Visa and Mastercard are the world’s best-known credit cards, and it might seem like they’re one and the same. But there are some major differences—read on to learn what they are!
5 min read
picture of some houses near a channel in Brussels.
How to open a bank account in Belgium
6 min read
picture of some houses near a channel in Brussels.

How to open a bank account in Belgium

Whether online or old school, here’s what you need to know.
6 min read
picture of a boat in a channel in a city in the netherlands.
How to open a bank account in the Netherlands
7 min read
picture of a boat in a channel in a city in the netherlands.

How to open a bank account in the Netherlands

If you want to open a bank account in the Netherlands, you’re going to want to read this guide. Whether at a branch, online, or through an app, here’s everything you need to know.
7 min read
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