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Banking Basics: get to know your bank account
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Everything you need to know—but were never told—about your bank account number
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Mastercard 3-D Secure explained: how to stay safe when shopping online
7 min read
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
“Secure” doesn’t have to mean inaccessible—N26 Security
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“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
Sub-accounts: today’s digital, porcelain-free piggy banks
4 min read
Sub-accounts: today’s digital, porcelain-free piggy banks
Think of your sub-account like a digital piggy bank—find out how easy it is to set your own savings goals.
4 min read
Real-time banking behind the scenes
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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
Freelancing FAQs: everything you need to know about freelancing
1 min read
Freelancing FAQs: everything you need to know about freelancing
Going freelance is a big career change and may leave you confused. Read answers to the most commonly asked questions about freelancing.
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Here’s how to pay with Google Pay
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Here’s how to pay with Google Pay
Going contactless? Our guide will show you how to pay with Google Pay.
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Here’s how to use Apple Pay with N26
3 min read
Here’s how to use Apple Pay with N26
Add your N26 card to Apple Pay, and ditch the cash. Here’s how.
3 min read
How to switch your bank account in Germany
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How to switch your bank account in Germany
Learn how to switch your German bank account manually with a few simple steps, or automatically with an online service.
3 min read
N26 x MUBI: this summer, (re) discover the best of cinema
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N26 x MUBI: this summer, (re) discover the best of cinema
N26 is teaming up with MUBI and giving you a free trial to experience the platform of films carefully curated for you.
2 min read
What is mental accounting and why are we so bad at ‘organizing’ our finances
5 min read
What is mental accounting and why are we so bad at ‘organizing’ our finances
Organizing your finances isn’t easy. Find out why so many people struggle to sort out their funds.
5 min read
How to get health insurance in Germany
8 min read
How to get health insurance in Germany
Should you get public or private insurance? What if you’re a freelancer or a student? Here’s all you need to know about health insurance.
8 min read
How to register your address in Germany, and get your Anmeldung
4 min read
How to register your address in Germany, and get your Anmeldung
Learn how to take care of Germany’s most notorious piece of bureaucracy, and prepare your documents in advance.
4 min read
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