Topic: Cash & money

Person paying with an N26 debit card.

Understanding tariffs

From higher grocery bills, pricier electronics, and stock market swings, tariffs can impact your wallet and your investments.
5 min read
A person writing a letter with a green pen.

Dear Money: an exercise for rewriting your financial scripts

Whether you feel stuck, anxious, or ready to make a change, writing a letter to money can help you reflect on and reset your financial mindset.
5 min read
Volatility at the stock market, as seen from the decline in stock values.

What is volatility?

Here, we explain what volatility means and why fluctuating stock prices can be both a risk and an opportunity.
6 min read
A person with a bag looks at a painting.

Why you don’t have to be rich to start investing in art

Art investing isn’t just for the 1%. Here’s how this unique asset class is winning over new, young collectors.
6 min read
A woman in a coffee shop reading by her dog.

Your guide to passive income

What is passive income, and how can it help you maximize your money over the long term? We explore this and more here.
11 min read
A text "ATM" against a red background.

Banking Basics: all about ATM cash machines

ATMs have a solid concept: type PIN, get money. But if you’ve ever wondered what comes next, this guide holds the answers.
4 min read
Hands holding a bowl with dried herbs.

The world's most curious money rituals

Explore the fascinating world of money-related superstitions, where fish scales, itchy palms, and origami frogs hold the keys to your fortune.
5 min read
A woman on a desk writing in a notebook.

The taboo of credit card use in Europe

From legislation to privacy concerns, we look at why using a credit card is an unspoken taboo in Europe.
9 min read
Image of a hand with a smartphone configuring the N26 mobile bank card.

How do I withdraw cash without a card?

Let’s take a look at what NFC technology is, how it works, and what it’s for. Then, we’ll cover the benefits—and how cash withdrawals and payments work.
4 min read
A compass.

Banking basics: all about cash

We take a closer look at all things ‘hard cash’ (AKA physical currency). Find out about withdrawals, cashback and deposits here.
5 min read
Customer using a mobile to pay in a swipe machine.

The 5 European countries closest to a cashless future

Is your country headed for a cashless future? The shift to a cash-free society may happen sooner than you think!
6 min read
kid showing the coins placed in a glass jar.

Kids and money—how to teach your kids financial literacy

Cultivating good saving and spending habits is challenging, and teaching them to our kids is even harder. That’s why we’re bringing you this handy guide with our top tips and tricks for success!
6 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