N26 Blog: All stories

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What is an emergency and rainy day fund? Here’s how to set one up

Give yourself some peace of mind by saving for life’s unexpected surprises.
11 min read
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What is the German Schufa score? And how to get one—a guide

Starting out in Germany but you don’t know yet what a Schufa score is? Read on to find out everything about creditworthiness in Germany.
4 min read
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How to avoid falling for grandparent scams

Fraudsters are specifically targeting older people by posing as their grandchildren or young relatives. Find out how to protect your (grand)parents and other loved ones from getting conned.
8 min read
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Romance scams: what are they and how to protect yourself

Romance scams are one of the fastest-growing types of online fraud. In this article, we help you understand how to recognize romance scams and give you some key information to better protect yourself.
5 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
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Internet shoppers young and old are falling for fake websites—here’s why

Fake websites are now being targeted at different age groups. The most at risk? Millennials and Gen Z. Here’s what to watch out for so you don’t fall for an online scam.
9 min read
CGO Alexander Weber.

CGO Alexander Weber on the practice and profession of entrepreneurship

Now our CGO, Alexander Weber has been with N26 for nearly 8 years. Learn how he decided to study business and why he thinks being an entrepreneur is about vision, passion, and intrinsic motivation.
8 min read
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Donate to Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin with N26

We’ve partnered with Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin e.V. to allow you to donate directly from the N26 app and support those affected by the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
2 min read
Team Spotlight: Kumi Gernhardt.

Jr. Technical Delivery Manager Kumi Gernhardt

Kumi’s career has taken many twists and turns—from a career in journalism to a Technical Delivery Manager at N26. Read on to learn how her passion for communication helped her forge her path.
8 min read
Team Spotlight: Christian Strobl.

Austrian Team Lead Christian Strobl on how uni prepared him for his role at N26

Team spotlight: After founding his own startup right out of uni, Christian Strobl was ready for a new challenge. Learn how he landed his role at N26, and how his university career impacted his career.
6 min read
What’s a bank transfer? How they work and how to make one.

What’s a bank transfer? How they work and how to make one

There are different options for sending and receiving money—each with their own pros and cons. In this article, get an overview of what a bank transfer is and how to make one yourself.
4 min read
Team Spotlight: COO & CFO Jan Kemper.

COO & CFO Jan Kemper on the most important skill he learned at university

Team spotlight: Jan Kemper loved uni—so much that he never really left! Learn how this former investment banker balances his roles as a C-Level, Assistant uni professor, and founder.
10 min read