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Individuals and businesses use bank guarantees to safeguard payments, manage risk, and protect their money. Learn more about the different types of guarantees and their uses here.
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What is Euribor and how does it affect you?
The European interbank interest rate—or Euribor—impacts everything from your savings account to mortgage rates. Learn more about its impacts in this article.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Bull markets: What they mean for your money
Not sure what bulls have to do with the financial world? The term is mostly symbolic — but bull markets can have significant effects on your investments. Read on to learn what a bull market is.
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Bear market: This is what it means
If you think a bear market sounds rather scary, you’re already on the right track. In this article, you’ll learn what a bear market is, why it occurs, how it affects your assets and how long it lasts.
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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.
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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.
4 min read
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?
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