N26 Blog: Banking Basics

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What are wages?
5 min read
Woman in the car working and negotiating.

What are wages?

Find out what wages are, how to calculate yours, and the different compensation methods available for you.
5 min read
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How to negotiate salary: 10 tips for a better job offer

Wondering how to negotiate salary for a new job, or how to ask for a raise in your existing role? Read on to discover our 10 top tips for getting the salary you deserve.
6 min read
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What is a salary?

A salary is the money you’re paid to do a job. But there’s more to it than that. Our complete definition of salary includes how it works and what that means for you.
7 min read
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Insurtech—the new force taking on the insurance industry

Find out everything you need to know about Insurtech, the new disruptive force shaking up the insurance industry and how it might affect you.
3 min read
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How to top up your N26 account with Giropay

Whether you want to increase your account balance or need to cover an upcoming expense—you can top up your N26 account instantly with Giropay. Read on to learn what Giropay is and how it works.
3 min read
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A guide to understanding your German payslip

If you’re receiving a payslip in Germany, you might not know how to interpret all the deductions, or even what they mean. Fear not—we’ll walk you through the basics of your German payslip.
6 min read
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Foreign transaction fees to look out for when using your debit card abroad

How much are you paying for foreign transaction fees and ATM withdrawals when using your card abroad? Read this article to learn more.
6 min read
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13 hidden fees in banking to be aware of

This week, we’re taking a look at hidden bank fees – and specifically, how you can avoid them.
10 min read
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Banking Basics: bank fees

Sometimes, banks and their fees can feel like they go hand-in-hand together. But does it have to be this way?
8 min read
A list of banking acronyms.

Banking Basics: your guide to EU banking acronyms

Ever wondered what all those confusing banking acronyms actually mean? We’ve got the answers right here.
5 min read