N26 Blog

A man with tattooed arms typing on a computer on a white table with sunglasses, wallet, notebook, and iPad.

Mastercard 3-D Secure explained: how to stay safe when shopping online

Ever wondered how banks protect your online payments? Learn how Mastercard 3-D Secure technology uses two-factor authentication to keep your money safe when buying online.

7 min read

N26 logo against a turquoise background.

“Secure” doesn’t have to mean inaccessible—N26 Security

Just because we make banking simple, doesn’t mean it’s insecure. Learn about the security programs we use to protect your balance and personal data.

2 min read

picture showing speed lights from a train.

Real-time banking behind the scenes

At N26, you can receive a notification any time your balance changes. How do we manage do pull this off?

2 min read

Contactless payment with a smartphone.

‘Money changes hands frequently:’ WHO advises a move away from banknotes

To increase our safety, the World Health Organization has advised people to reduce their use of physical cash. Here’s why.

2 min read

two people looking on at a cell phone.

Social engineering: how to protect yourself

Learn about social engineering to protect yourself against this particularly deceptive form of fraud.

7 min read

Different colored locks locked onto a chain.

Tips for secure online banking

Online banking has transformed our finances. Here's how to stay secure while managing your money.

3 min read

N26 logo.

What is PSD2 and what does it mean for me?

Learn here what PSD2 is and how we developed N26 to allow open banking and a strong customer authentication process.

4 min read

Rebranding N26, new logo and new colors.

Protecting yourself from phishing attacks

We explain what phishing is, how phishing works and how you can prevent phishing attacks on your bank account.

4 min read

Man holding a passport in his hand.

Security when opening an N26 account: how we make sure your data stays safe

When opening N26 accounts, we use advanced security methods to protect our customers’ identities.

3 min read

Programmer with 3 screens.

Security: the DNA of N26

As a bank, maintaining security is our top priority. At N26, we work continuously to improve the way we do this.

3 min read

Man holding a passport in his hand.

What is money laundering and how can you protect yourself from it

Find out more about money laundering, what N26 is doing to prevent it, and what you can do to protect yourself.

2 min read

Rebranding N26, new logo and new colors.

The crazy cost of cash

We’d like to suggest some ways that you can help us keep costs down- and thus help us to keep your core checking account free of charge:

2 min read