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Lifestyle

Imposter syndrome: What is it and how can it impact your career?

Do you doubt your successes and talents? Then you may be suffering from impostor syndrome. Find out here how it can hinder your career and how you can combat it.

6 min read

Product

N26 x NordVPN — Save big on your VPN plan

3 min read

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Lifestyle

Improving financial equity for women

6 min read

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Technology & Security

Vishing — a growing threat

5 min read

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Lifestyle

Busting the toxic myth that women are bad with money

5 min read

Company

Important news and updates on all things N26.

Company
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N26 x Philips — Get up to 20% off home appliances

The right appliances can not only make your life easier, but help turn your house into a home. Read on to learn how to claim your discount on Philips home electronics with this special offer from N26.

2 min read

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Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead at what’s to come for N26

Founders Valentin Stalf and Maximilian Tayenthal reflect on key challenges and accomplishments of 2022, and look at what’s to come for N26 in the years ahead.

2 min read

N26 x adidas—whatever your goal, we’ll keep you on track

2 min read

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Donate to Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin with N26

2 min read

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Why does N26 block accounts?

2 min read

Popular articles

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Budgeting

The 50/30/20 rule: how to budget your money more efficiently

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Budgeting

How to save money fast: 17 tips to grow your savings

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Freelancers

What is freelancing and how does it work?

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Crypto

The pros and cons of cryptocurrency: A guide for new investors

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Expats

How to open a bank account in Germany the easy way

Product

Learn all about N26 products, features, and bank accounts.

Product

N26 x NordVPN — Save big on your VPN plan

When it comes to your data, safety matters. That’s why we’ve partnered with NordVPN to give N26 customers 68% off a top-of-the-line VPN plan. Read on to learn more.

3 min read

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How to read crypto charts on N26

Before using N26 Crypto, learn how to track your portfolio’s value and spot trends in individual coins over time—all right from your N26 app.

7 min read

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How to buy cryptocurrency with N26

7 min read

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N26 x Booking.com: discover smarter travel

1 min read

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N26 x Westwing—upgrade your home interiors

2 min read

Technology & Security

Learn all about N26 products, features, and bank accounts.

Technology & Security
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Vishing — a growing threat

Voice phishing — aka vishing — is on the rise. Learn how to recognize these scams and protect yourself from fraud.

5 min read

Stay safe while online shopping.

How to keep your money safe when you shop online

Protect yourself from fraud with this simple guide.

8 min read

How to avoid bank transfer scams

6 min read

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Deposit protection scheme: why your money is protected

5 min read

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Security risks of public Wi-Fi — and how to protect yourself

4 min read

Lifestyle

Lifestyle subjects that enhance your life and help you better manage your money.

Lifestyle
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Improving financial equity for women

N26 speaks with Alina Grotz from Women for Women International to learn how we can level the financial playing field for women globally – and why it matters.

6 min read

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Busting the toxic myth that women are bad with money

Harmful stereotypes about women being bad with money are fiction, not fact. Learn where this idea came from and why it’s time to change the narrative.

5 min read

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How Millennial and Gen Z women are redefining their relationship with money

5 min read

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What exactly is period poverty?

4 min read

Pisces: your financial horoscope

5 min read

Banking Basics

All things banking and money, to empower you make you the most out of your finances.

Banking Basics
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What’s your financial love language?

You may have heard about the five love languages, but what do they have to do with your relationship with money? Read on to learn more!

8 min read

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How to build a healthy relationship with your bank account

Stuck in a rut with your finances? Here’s how to overcome financial anxiety and create a healthy, sustainable relationship with your money.

6 min read

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The ECB’s key interest rate: what it is and how it affects you

13 min read

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Banking Basics: getting started

6 min read

What is a debt management plan and how does it work?

5 min read

Students

Money tips and resources to help you make the most of student life.

Students
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COVID-19 gives rise to a new generation of money-savvy students

Faced with a tough economic landscape, European students are finding new ways to manage their money. We explore how digital tools are enabling students to seize control of their finances.

2 min read

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6 smart financial resolutions for the new academic year

Start saving now and graduate with money to spare!

4 min read

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The 10 best places to study abroad—where to go to satisfy your wanderlust

9 min read

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Your ultimate guide on what to take to uni

7 min read

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How to get your first job out of college

7 min read

InsideN26

Stories from inside N26: our team, our culture, and our values.

InsideN26
Alumni series: Employer Branding Associate Bel Merens.

Employer Branding Associate Bel Merens on uni, travel, and living your dreams

Team spotlight: Bel shares how she made her dream—moving to Europe to work for a popular FinTech—a reality.

9 min read

Alumni: Daria Milashenko.

Team spotlight: Daria Milashenko, Executive Assistant to the CBO

When Daria Milashenko, Executive Assistant to the CBO at N26, visited Berlin at 15, it was love at first sight.

9 min read

Complaint Management & Prevention Associate Regine von Kleist.

Complaint Management & Prevention Associate Regine von Kleist on how she uses her degree daily

6 min read

CGO Alexander Weber.

CGO Alexander Weber on the practice and profession of entrepreneurship

8 min read

Team Spotlight: Kumi Gernhardt.

Jr. Technical Delivery Manager Kumi Gernhardt

8 min read

Travel

Money saving tips, inspiration, and ideas to help you make the most out of your next trip.

Travel
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The 5 Best Visas for Digital Nomads in 2022

Want to live and work from an island? A rainforest? Some countries are offering digital nomad visas with impressive benefits. Here are some of the most attractive visas for digital nomads in 2022.

5 min read

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Travel to the Netherlands—Where to Go and How to Budget for your Trip

How to get the most out of your Dutch adventure and return with plenty of cash to spare!

10 min read

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How to Save and Where to Go if You Travel to Portugal

10 min read

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The ultimate guide to tipping in Europe

4 min read

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Want to travel to Italy? Here’s where you should go.

9 min read

Crypto

Basics, information, tools, and resources you need to get started with crypto.

Crypto
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10 popular types of cryptocurrency and how they work

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies—but they’re not all the same. We reveal the 10 most popular types of cryptocurrency.

5 min read

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What is cryptocurrency? A guide for beginners

Cryptocurrency is a digital type of currency that exists only electronically. In this guide, we’ll cover how crypto works and why it may (or may not) revolutionize finance as we know it.

7 min read

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What is the digital euro and how does it work?

6 min read

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The pros and cons of cryptocurrency: A guide for new investors

8 min read

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What is DeFi? A beginner’s guide to decentralized finance

6 min read

Expats

The tools and information you need to thrive in a new country.

Expats
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How to rent an apartment in Spain as an expat: everything you need to know

One of the biggest challenges of moving to a new country is finding somewhere to live. Here, learn how to rent an apartment in Spain as an expat and avoid getting conned in the process.

6 min read

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How to get a residence permit in Spain

Are you thinking of moving to Spain? We’ll tell you how to get a residence permit without the complications or frustrating fine print.

7 min read

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How expensive is it to live in Germany? An overview of (almost) every cost

1 min read

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Your guide to the certificate of residence in Spain

4 min read

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Here’s how to rent a flat in Germany—the ultimate guide

11 min read

Freelancers

Learn how to get started as a freelancer or take your career to the next level.

Freelancers
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How much do freelancers make? A guide to the average freelancer salary

Salary is a big consideration when thinking about going freelance. Read our guide to find out average hourly rates for a number of industries.

5 min read

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Your ultimate guide to being self-employed in Spain

Itching to start your own business in Spain? Here, you’ll learn what paperwork you have to complete, where to do so, and what you need to bear in mind on your journey into freelancing.

6 min read

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What is freelancing and how does it work?

7 min read

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Nine of the best coworking spaces in Europe

7 min read

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Your guide to freelancing as an expat in Italy

8 min read

Taxes

Tips to understand and navigate taxes with ease.

Taxes
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Tax returns in Germany — what are the deadlines in 2023?

Not sure exactly when you’ll need to submit your tax return? Learn everything you need to know about the 2023 submission deadlines.

5 min read

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Your guide to VAT in Austria

How much is VAT in Austria, and what do you pay it on? And which tax rate actually applies in which circumstances? Find out this and much more here.

4 min read

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What taxes are there in Austria?

6 min read

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Tax relief–how different European countries tax working from home

1 min read

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How to file your 2022 tax return in France

6 min read

Budgeting

Budget and save money for the things that matter most to you.

Budgeting
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What to include in your family budget

Budgeting for the family can feel like a chore, but with a few simple adjustments, it can also be empowering! Read on to discover how to create a family budget the easy way.

5 min read

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The Nonchalant

If you’re less interested in money than most, you might be a Nonchalant. Read more about this type here!

3 min read

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The Power Player

2 min read

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The Pleasure Seeker

2 min read

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The Thrifter

2 min read

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