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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.

N26 Standard—your free student bank account

  • No account maintenance fees
  • Bizum, free virtual card, apple pay and google pay
  • Instant Savings with 2.26% AER interest
  • Free withdrawals, no matter which ATM
  • Intuitive app for perfect online banking
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The free bank account that makes life easy

Not a fan of waiting times, hidden fees, or paperwork? Us too. Get a bank account with a virtual card and 24/7 support — and manage your money on the go.
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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!

Grow your savings by 2% NIR/AER* — 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:
  • 2% NIR/AER* 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: 3% NIR (2.8% AER)**. It’s yet another benefit of our most premium bank account.
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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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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 like FlixBus, Reebok, GetYourGuide, and more.

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!

No hidden costs

100% transparency, 0% hidden costs. Benefit from free ATM withdrawals all over Austria and free payments in any currency—all with our N26 student bank accounts!

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.

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.

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.

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