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Protect yourself from smishing scams with this simple guide
6 min read
Protect yourself from smishing scams with this simple guide
Keep your sensitive information safe from SMS-based fraud.
6 min read
Fighting financial crime in a digital era
6 min read
Fighting financial crime in a digital era
Our 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.
6 min read
New PSD2 regulations and how N26 keeps your online payments secure
3 min read
New PSD2 regulations and how N26 keeps your online payments secure
Online payment processes are changing from January 15, 2021. Here’s what you need to know, and what they mean for you.
3 min read
Money laundering: how banks stay one step ahead of criminal activity
6 min read
Money laundering: how banks stay one step ahead of criminal activity
Money laundering accounts for billions each year. Here’s how banks fight back with anti-money laundering processes to detect suspicious activity.
6 min read
Pharming: how to protect yourself and remain vigilant
7 min read
Pharming: how to protect yourself and remain vigilant
Pharming is a particularly cunning form of phishing. Here, we explain how it works and the best ways to protect yourself when browsing the web.
7 min read
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
2 min read
“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
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?
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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 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
Social engineering: how to protect yourself
7 min read
Social engineering: how to protect yourself
Learn about social engineering to protect yourself against this particularly deceptive form of fraud.
7 min read
Tips for secure online banking
3 min read
Tips for secure online banking
Online banking has transformed our finances. Here's how to stay secure while managing your money.
3 min read
What is PSD2 and what does it mean for me?
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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.
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