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Fighting financial crime in a digital era

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Fighting financial crime in a digital eraOur Director of Group Compliance and Group Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Dr. Stephan Niermann, explains how digitalization has shaped how N26 is fighting financial crime in a digital world.

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Financial scams—how to identify and avoid fraud

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Financial scams—how to identify and avoid fraudLearn how to spot scams and keep your bank account safe from fraudsters—both online and offline.

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How COVID-19 has impacted the European economy

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How COVID-19 has impacted the European economyWant to learn more about the coronavirus’s economic impact in Europe? N26 and the ifo Institute launched a monitor to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the European economy.

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New PSD2 regulations and how N26 keeps your online payments secure

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New PSD2 regulations and how N26 keeps your online payments secureOnline payment processes are changing from January 15, 2021. Here’s what you need to know, and what they mean for you.

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Money laundering: how banks stay one step ahead of criminal activity

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Money laundering: how banks stay one step ahead of criminal activityMoney laundering accounts for billions each year. Here’s how banks fight back with anti-money laundering processes to detect suspicious activity.

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Pharming: how to protect yourself and remain vigilant

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Pharming: how to protect yourself and remain vigilantPharming is a particularly cunning form of phishing. Here, we explain how it works and the best ways to protect yourself when browsing the web.

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

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

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

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

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Real-time banking behind the scenes

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Real-time banking behind the scenesAt N26, you can receive a notification any time your balance changes. How do we manage do pull this off?

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

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‘Money changes hands frequently:’ WHO advises a move away from banknotesTo increase our safety, the World Health Organization has advised people to reduce their use of physical cash. Here’s why.

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