N26 Blog: Technology & Security

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Social engineering: how to protect yourself

Learn about social engineering to protect yourself against this particularly deceptive form of fraud.
7 min read
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Tips for secure online banking

Online banking has transformed our finances. Here's how to stay secure while managing your money.
3 min read
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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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Security when opening an N26 account: how we make sure your data stays safe

When opening N26 accounts, we use advanced security methods to protect our customers’ identities.
3 min read