N26 Smart

The bank account that helps you manage your money

Discover the premium bank account with intuitive features that gives you control over your money. Manage your account in real-time—from your smartphone.
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Get 12 months of N26 Smart for free *

To enjoy N26 Smart perks and debit card free of charge for one year, sign up to N26 with the promo code SMART26. For more information regarding this special offer, please refer to the terms and conditions at the bottom of this page.

Your N26 card in color

Pick a Mastercard debit card in your choice of color—Ocean, Rhubarb, Sand, Aqua or Slate. Benefit from 3 free monthly withdrawals in the Eurozone, and enjoy free payments in foreign currencies. Your N26 card is also compatible with contactless and mobile payments, which you can use even before receiving your physical card in the mail.
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Saving made simple with Spaces sub-accounts

Wondering how to save money? Create up to 10 Spaces—separate sub-accounts that help you save up for your dream purchases and personal projects. Simply set up a space, name it, create a goal and a date—that’s it! Rounds-Up will also allow you to round-up your card purchases to the nearest euro, and transfer the difference automatically into a space.
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Master your spending with Insights

Ready for a simple and quick view of your finances? Meet N26 Insights, the intelligent feature in your N26 app that automatically categorizes your payments in real time. Instantly see if you’re spending more than usual on ‘Shopping,’ ‘Bars & Restaurants,’ ‘Groceries,’ and more—all it takes is a quick glance to stay on track with your monthly budget. Plus, with a clear overview of your upcoming regular payments, it’s never been easier to plan ahead and stay on top of your finances.
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Treat yourself to partner offer

The N26 Smart is a premium bank account that also allows you to indulge in a few perks along the way. Take advantage of ever-changing offers and deals from our partner brands—these are constantly evolving, and are accessible directly from the N26 app
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A beautifully-designed, intuitive experience

Why shouldn’t your bank's app be as beautiful as the other ones you already use? With a clean design and intuitive money management features, N26 is revamping your banking experience—without the hidden costs, or mountains of paperwork. Manage everything from your phone, but also from the desktop WebApp.
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Your security takes top priority

3D Secure

Any online purchases made with your Mastercard are protected by 3D Secure technology—an additional authentication step.

Push notifications

Receive instant notifications for each transaction, so you always know what is happening to your account.

Biometric identification

Log in to your account with FaceID or fingerprint identification for that added security.

Deposit protection

As a bank with a European banking license, your money is protected up to €100,000 by the German Deposit Protection Fund.

Our Customer Support is here for you

Need help, or just have a question? Our customer service specialists are there to answer your needs. Visit our Support Center—packed with frequently asked questions and articles to help you—or contact us via the live chat in your app. Alternatively, call us on our telephone hotline, and speak to a real human.
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Manage your budget with N26 Smart

Discover a better way to manage your money. Sign up from anywhere on your desktop or smartphone in just 8 minutes with the promo code SMART26, and enjoy 12 months of N26 Smart premium banking features, completely free. After that, you will be charged €4,90/month.
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** Promotional offers by N26 Bank GmbH, Rungestr. 22, 10179 Berlin, Germany. The promotion is valid from June 15, 2021 to July 31, 2021 and reserved for adults residing in France. The offer is only available to customers who open an N26 Smart bank account during the promotion period. The promotional offer is valid only once. The promotion code can be used when subscribing to the N26 Smart offer, which has a term of one year and can be terminated at any time. Once the promotional code is activated, N26 Smart customers will be exempted from paying the monthly fees for the N26 Smart premium bank account (€ 4.90 / month) during the first 12 months of their subscription, from the date of annual activation. The terms and conditions of the N26 Smart premium bank account apply and can be viewed at n26.com/fr-fr. At the end of the 12-month promotion period, the annual N26 Smart subscription of the customer remains active and the N26 Smart customer remains subject to the general conditions of N26 Smart and to the payment of the monthly contributions of the N26 Smart offer ( € 4.90 / month). In the event of termination of the customer during or after the promotional period, and in accordance with article 4.2 of the general conditions of the N26 Smart offer, the customer will be downgraded to the N26 Standard offer marketed on the date on which the termination becomes effective. To activate the promotional code, the new N26 customer must enter it when requested in the subscription process. N26 reserves the right at any time to modify, suspend or terminate this offer, subject to the dissemination of information on the n26.com/fr-fr site.

FAQ

    In everyday language, a bank account means the account on which an individual can make secure deposits of money. It is used to centralize all traditional banking transactions, both debit and credit.

    The right to an account aims to eliminate the phenomenon of banking exclusion and applies when a bank refuses someone to open a bank account. When this happens, the person who wishes to open an account can make a request to the Banque de France. This request may also come from the bank that refused to open an account.

    When a customer opens a bank account, the account agreement refers to the agreement between the customer and the bank. This banking agreement includes all the important elements concerning the agreement, in particular the general conditions, the operating rules of the account or the rates charged by the banking establishment.

    If you’re not yet an N26 customer, you can open an N26 Smart account via the N26 app on your smartphone or from the website. You can open an account provided you:
    • Be at least 18 years old
    • Reside in a country where we offer our services
    • Have a compatible phone
    • Do not already have an account with us
    • Have a valid identity document that we accept for your country of residence. For more information, click here.
    If you already have a standard N26 account, you can choose to upgrade to the N26 Smart premium account directly from your mobile app.

    If you do, simply register on our website, or by downloading the N26 app onto a compatible smartphone. Opening an account takes only 8 minutes and is done without paperwork. Once you’ve verified your identity, your bank account will be ready to use. For more information on opening an N26 Smart bank account, as well as the documents that you need, To open an N26 Smart account, you must meet our eligibility criteria. If you do, you can open your account simply from our website or by downloading the N26 app on a compatible smartphone. Opening an account only takes minutes and is done without paperwork. Once you verify your identity, your bank account will be ready for use. For more information on opening an N26 Smart bank account, as well as for the documents you need, visit our Support Center.

    N26 Smart is a premium bank account that comes with a Mastercard debit card available in 5 colors. It gives access to intuitive features to manage your money. Get an overview of your spending with Insights, create up to 10 Spaces sub-accounts for better saving, including Shared Spaces to manage budgets with other N26 users. You also benefit from free withdrawals in the Eurozone, and your payments are free of charge worldwide. A commission of 1.7% is applied to your withdrawals in foreign currencies. In addition, this account offers exclusive offers and discounts from our partner brands. See our Terms of Service for more information.

    Spaces are sub-accounts that sit aside your main account. They’re sort of like digital piggy banks, and are a convenient way to organize your finances. Create up to 10 Spaces with your N26 Smart account, and transfer money in and out of them as often as you like—it just takes a few taps in your N26 app. Create a space to save for a small project, or for your next vacation, for example. With Shared Spaces, you can invite up to 10 other N26 users to manage common budgets—for example, with roommates or for an upcoming trip with friends. Soon, you’ll even be able to round each card transaction up to the next euro, and put the difference aside in one space for effortless saving.

    The N26 Smart Premium Account costs € 4.90/month and has a one-year membership term.

    The Mastercard Travel Rewards program gives you access to hundreds of cashback offers from top brands while traveling abroad. With cashback offers across arts and culture, shopping, hotels, culinary experiences, entertainment, and more, you can treat yourself year-round and save on your holidays abroad. To take advantage of Mastercard Travel Rewards, all you have to do is pay at participating stores with your N26 Mastercard.