Meet your free student bank account

  • No account maintenance fees
  • Free virtual card, perfect for Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Straightforward banking with no complicated conditions
  • Intuitive app, perfect for banking on the go
  • Simple savings features
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N26 is a member of the German Deposit Guarantee Fund. The fund guarantees deposits up to 100,000 euros per account holder and entity.

A student account for smart finances

Say goodbye to waiting times, hidden fees, and paperwork. Get a student account with a virtual card and customer support, 7 days a week — so you can manage your money from anywhere. For a one-time fee of only €10, you can also get a physical debit card.
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Send and receive money instantly with Bizum

Bizum is now available in all N26 accounts so you can send, receive and request money immediately, only with the recipient's phone number. In addition, you can also make payments through Bizum in electronic stores that allow it (available from October 5th). Open your N26 account and enjoy all the advantages of a 100% online bank, now with Bizum included!

Benefits of being an N26 customer

Enjoy amazing perks

Only got spare change left? Thanks to N26 Perks, you don’t have to spare yourself the fun. Get exclusive discounts from top brands.

100% digital and secure

N26 has a full European banking license. That means the funds in your student account are protected up to €100,000, so you can enjoy 100% secure, mobile banking!

Invest in yourself

Invest and manage your stocks, ETFs, and crypto portfolios without having to download another investment app. Just €1 to get started.

Keep your finances in check

Our Statistics feature categorizes your spending and helps you spot opportunities to save. Whether it’s “Food & Groceries” or “Shopping,” the N26 app gives you an overview of how much you’re actually spending on what each month.

Grow your savings by 1.5% AER/NIR* — only with N26

With N26 Instant Savings, your savings can earn you interest — and you can still dip into it whenever you need. Join N26 and start growing your savings:
  • 1.5% AER/NIR* interest calculated daily, paid monthly
  • No minimum or maximum deposit limits
  • No conditions or fees
  • Instant access
  • Available with free and premium N26 bank accounts
N26 Metal customers enjoy our highest interest rate: 2.3% AER (2.5% NIR)**. It’s yet another benefit of our most premium bank account.
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N26 Smart—spend and save with confidence

Finally, a student bank account that’s just as mobile as you are. With N26 Smart, managing your finances is effortless and, well, smart! Save money for your unique goals with Spaces sub-accounts—our signature virtual piggy banks. To save even more, use Round-ups to automatically round up card payments to the nearest euro and transfer the difference to a designated Space.

Master your spending with Insights

Ready for a simple and quick view of your finances? Meet N26 Insights, the intelligent feature in your N26 app that automatically categorizes your payments in real time. Instantly see if you’re spending more than usual on ‘Shopping,’ ‘Bars & Restaurants,’ ‘Groceries,’ and more—all it takes is a quick glance to stay on track with your monthly budget. Plus, with a clear overview of your upcoming regular payments, it’s never been easier to plan ahead and stay on top of your finances.
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Extra flexibility when you need it

Going on a spontaneous weekend trip, buying a last-minute birthday gift, or suddenly flying home to be with family? With N26 Installments, you get more financial flexibility to handle the unexpected costs of whatever life throws at you, without blowing your budget.And if you have money left over for investing, you can put it into stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the N26 app — simple, convenient, and easy to use!
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Find out what documents you need to open your N26 account

We aren’t huge fans of paperwork — or of making you waste your time looking for the information you need. To make it easier for you, we explain here in detail what identity documents you need to open your N26 bank account, depending on your nationality.
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Switch banks the easy way with N26

We’ve partnered with finleap to make switching accounts easier than ever. Here’s how it works:
  1. Open an N26 account on the N26 mobile or web app
  2. Head to My Account and scroll to Switch to N26. Alternatively, use the N26 bank account switching website, and log in with your old bank details.
  3. finleap will automatically recognize your direct debits, incoming payments and standing orders—simply select the ones you want us to transfer to your N26 account.
  4. Confirm the account switch—and you’re done!
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Find your perfect student bank account

Ready to open your student bank account with N26? Compare our premium plans and sign up online in minutes—all you need is some WiFi, your ID, and your smartphone. No paperwork needed!
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TIN 0%, APR: -1.17% for a scenario in which a daily balance of €5,000 is maintained consistently for 1 year, applying an annual nominal interest rate of 0% and the monthly cost of the account of €4,90/month. The settlement of the account is made monthly.

FAQs

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    Opening a student bank account with N26 is as easy as 1-2-3.
    1. Go to n26.com or download the N26 mobile app.
    2. Choose the type of bank account you want, and sign up online in minutes. You’ll need to verify your identity with a valid ID.
    3. Top up your student bank account instantly, and start using your new N26 Mastercard with Apple Pay or Google Pay—even before it arrives in the mail!

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    A student account comes with a number of benefits. With an N26 student bank account, you’ll enjoy free ATM withdrawals, Bizum, instant savings with 2.26% AER interest, free virtual card and get exclusive discounts at popular brands such as FlixBus, Reebok and GetYourGuide. Plus, an N26 student account is completely free of charge, without maintenance fee.

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    The cost of a student bank account depends on the bank you choose. Some banks ask users to top up their balance immediately when opening their student bank accounts. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘minimum opening deposit.’ Other banks will charge you a monthly fee that’s automatically deducted from your account—so-called ‘maintenance fees’. With a free N26 student account, you won’t have to worry about maintenance fees or minimum opening deposits. In fact, you can open an account directly in the N26 app in just minutes—it’s fast, simple and 100% paperwork-free. And, N26 is a fully licensed, 100% mobile bank, meaning your money is protected up to €100,000 just like with traditional banks.

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    Whether you can open a student bank account without your parents depends on the laws of the country you’re living in. In general, you’ll need a parent or guardian’s consent to open a bank account if you’re a minor. With N26, you can open a student bank account without a parent as soon as you’re 18 years old. Check the eligibility requirements here.

    It all depends on your situation. If you’re looking for a free student bank account, our online free account N26 Standard is the perfect choice. You’ll get a virtual N26 Mastercard to use with Apple Pay or Google Pay, a local IBAN to easily pay bills, and you can send, receive, and request money between other N26 friends for free with N26 MoneyBeam. If you’re looking for a student bank account that’s packed with easy-to-use budgeting and savings features, look no further than N26 Smart. You’ll get a contactless N26 Mastercard in your choice of color, even more free ATM withdrawals, and N26 Perks discounts from brands you love. Plus, you can create up to 10 Spaces and Shared Spaces sub-accounts to put money aside to save and budget for different projects, goals, or expenses—by yourself, or together with up to 10 others. It’s the perfect all-rounder for only €4.90/month.

    You can easily switch your bank account to N26 from almost every Spanish bank! Just type in the name of your current bank, whether it’s Bankia, BBVA, Santander, ING, Sabadell or CaixaBank. Discover how to switch banks with our tool to facilitate the process.

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