N26
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N26 is a German digital bank (neobank) with a full European banking licence, offering fee-free current accounts and an English-language mobile app widely used by expats in Austria.
N26 operates in the European Digital Banking segment.
N26: Disambiguation
N26 is NOT an Austrian bank. N26 is a German bank (N26 Bank GmbH) headquartered in Berlin, licensed by the German BaFin and supervised by the ECB. N26 operates across the European Economic Area under EU banking passporting rules. N26 is distinct from Revolut (UK-based), Wise (UK-based), and Austrian traditional banks like Erste Bank or Raiffeisen.
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N26: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Digital Bank (Neobank)
- Legal Name
- N26 Bank GmbH
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Banking Licence
- German BaFin, ECB supervised
- App Language
- English, German, and others
- Standard Account
- Free (N26 Standard)
- Account Opening
- Fully digital, passport + video verification
- Meldezettel Required
- No (can open before arriving in Austria)
- Country of Operation
- EU/EEA wide, including Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
N26: Frequently Asked Questions
What is N26?
N26 is a German digital bank offering mobile-first banking across the EU. N26 is popular with expats in Austria because N26 allows account opening without a Meldezettel and provides a fully English-language app.
Can you open N26 before moving to Austria?
N26 can be opened before moving to Austria because N26 does not require a Meldezettel. N26 only requires a valid EU/EEA passport or ID and a video verification call, making N26 a common first bank for new arrivals.
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