The free bank account with no hidden fees

Launched in 2013, N26 is a bank operating with a full European banking license. We currently operate in 24 markets worldwide and have over 8 million customers.

As a bank, N26 is supervised by the Financial Markets Regulator and meets all European regulatory requirements. Our clients' funds are guaranteed up to €100,000 by the Deposit Protection Fund. In addition, the N26 app has many features to ensure the security of its users' bank accounts and data.

To open an N26 Standard bank account, you need to:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a resident of a supported country
• Have a compatible smartphone
• Not already have an existing N26 account
• Have a supported ID document, applicable to the country that you’re a resident in.

You can find further information here.

To open your free online N26 Standard bank account, you must meet the eligibility criteria. If you do, simply sign up via the N26 website, or download the N26 mobile app onto your compatible smartphone.

Opening your N26 Standard bank account requires no paperwork, and only takes a few minutes. Just remember to have an official ID ready—once we’ve verified your identity, your N26 Standard bank account will be ready to use right away.

Your N26 Standard bank account is 100% mobile and free of charge, adding extra flexibility and convenience to your everyday. No more visiting bank branches, waiting in queues, or inconvenient opening hours. You can send, receive, and manage your money all in one app for free—from anywhere, at any time.

You’ll get a free Mastercard virtual card to pay with your smartphone in-stores, online, and in apps using Apple Pay or Google Pay. You can also withdraw cash for free 3 times per month at any NFC-enabled ATM with the contactless symbol. Plus, enjoy learning about your spending habits with Insights, a smart tool that automatically categorizes your spending in real time.

The standard N26 bank account is free and doesn’t charge any opening or maintenance fees. The N26 Smart bank account costs €4.90 per month, the N26 You bank account costs €9.90 per month and the N26 Metal account is available for €16.90 per month, with a 12-month commitment period. To open an N26 account, no deposit or minimum income is required.

Yes, N26 is a collaborating entity with Social Security, which is essential to be able to process public benefits and pay some taxes, so you can process these types of benefits with N26 accounts. This means that it is possible to pay some taxes from your N26 account (such as self-employment tax, VAT, personal income tax, etc.), and to collect social benefits (such as pensions, sick leave, unemployment or family benefits, Minimum Living Income, etc.).

We continue to work to make our customers' day-to-day life easier through beautifully simple banking.

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