Topic: Banking terms

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
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
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What is a recession and how long will it last?
5 min read
Recession in big letters, surrounded by clouds while a person stands before it.

What is a recession and how long will it last?

Political events, environmental disasters, trade shocks: There are many factors that could cause a country's economy to slow down. But what exactly is a recession—and how long do they last?
5 min read
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Everything you need to know—but were never told—about your bank account number
5 min read
A hand holding an N26 standard card with a smartphone showing the N26 app.

Everything you need to know—but were never told—about your bank account number

Learn everything you need to know about your bank account number and understand what types of transactions you can make with it.
5 min read
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What is a central bank, and what is its role?
5 min read
Hand with an ice cream showing coins inside the ice cream as if the ice cream were transparent.

What is a central bank, and what is its role?

Heard of it, but not really sure what a central bank is? Find out what role this institution plays, and its influence on a country’s economy.
5 min read
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Real-time banking behind the scenes
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picture showing speed lights from a train.

Real-time banking behind the scenes

At N26, you can receive a notification any time your balance changes. How do we manage do pull this off?
2 min read
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What is PSD2 and what does it mean for me?
4 min read
N26 logo.

What is PSD2 and what does it mean for me?

Learn here what PSD2 is and how we developed N26 to allow open banking and a strong customer authentication process.
4 min read
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Foreign transaction fees to look out for when using your debit card abroad
6 min read
A golf flag pole.

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
Upside-down turned piggybank.
13 hidden fees in banking to be aware of
10 min read
Upside-down turned piggybank.

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
8 min read
Number 13 where the 3 is an Euro sign.

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
5 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
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