N26 Blog: All stories

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Real-time banking behind the scenes

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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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How much does smartphone insurance cost?

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How much does smartphone insurance cost?

You’d never leave home without your mobile phone, but what happens if it gets stolen or damaged? Discover how much it costs to insure your smartphone.

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Freelancing FAQs: everything you need to know about freelancing

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Freelancing FAQs: everything you need to know about freelancing

Going freelance is a big career change and may leave you confused. Read answers to the most commonly asked questions about freelancing.

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Here’s how to pay with Google Pay

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Here’s how to pay with Google Pay

Going contactless? Our guide will show you how to pay with Google Pay.

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Here’s how to use Apple Pay with N26

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Here’s how to use Apple Pay with N26

Add your N26 card to Apple Pay, and ditch the cash. Here’s how.

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#VanLife: the 7 best reasons to travel in a van this summer

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#VanLife: the 7 best reasons to travel in a van this summer

Always wondered what it’d be like to travel and live on the road? Discover the 7 biggest advantages you can expect when you tick it off your travel bucket list.

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Best-kept local secrets: top 5 secluded beaches in Spain without crowds

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Best-kept local secrets: top 5 secluded beaches in Spain without crowds

Tired of fighting over the last sunbed at the beach? Discover the top 5 hidden beaches that offer plenty of room to stretch out and relax.

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What is a banking license?

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What is a banking license?

In 2016, N26 was granted a full banking license by the European Central Bank. Discover what that means for our customers today.

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Street of a Spanish countryside hometown.

5 reasons to rediscover your hometown this summer

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5 reasons to rediscover your hometown this summer

A summer reliving the good old days in the Spanish countryside—what’s not to love? Here are five reasons why heading home for the summer is a great idea.

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