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Online bank N26, founded in 2013, says it has some eight million clients in 24 countries

German online bank N26 says new customer limit lifted

German online bank N26 said today that restrictions placed on its customer growth by financial regulators over money laundering concerns would end.

Business • 28 May 24

N26 has 8 million customers in 24 markets

N26 begins offering joint accounts in Ireland

Digital bank, N26, is to begin offering joint accounts to users in Ireland.

Business • 09 Apr 24

The service is available through the N26 app

N26 offers Irish savers instant access deposit rate of 4%

German online neobank, N26, has begun offering users in Ireland access to a higher yielding instant access savings account.

Business • 13 Mar 24

A number of countries around the world are striving to become cashless

Cash or card?: Best ways to pay when travelling abroad

If the Covid-19 pandemic taught us anything, it is how dirty cash really is.

Business • 29 Jul 23

Synch Payments is backed by AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB

Synch Payments delayed over regulatory requirements

Synch Payments, the money-transfer system being rolled out by the main retail banks here, is to be delayed after the Central Bank said it requires regulatory approval before it begins operating.

Business • 06 Jul 23

Revolut and N26 are the two main players here in Ireland.

Q&A: Should I switch to a digital-only bank?

A growing number of younger people are choosing digital-only banks such as Revolut and N26 over the traditional banks.

Business • 11 Jul 22

23% of respondents to the N26 survey - an estimated 450 million customers - already has a digital-only bank account

56% rise in number of Irish digital banking customers

A new survey shows that Ireland is among the top three countries in Europe who have seen a major increase in the digital banking population between 2018 and 2020.

Business • 07 Dec 21

N26 to add 1,000 jobs after €775m fund raising

German online bank N26 is to hire an additional 1,000 people after raising more than €775m from private investors.

Business • 18 Oct 21

N26 said the number of business customers using their service has almost trebled in the past two years.

N26 partners with digital payments company SumUp

Mobile bank N26 has partnered with digital payments company SumUp.

Business • 20 Apr 21

N26 captured strong growth across its markets in Europe and the US on the back of changes in financial habits since the pandemic struck

N26 on course for 200,000 customers here; 7m worldwide

Digital bank N26 is on course to double its Irish customer base in 18 months as it expects to hit the 200,000 Irish customer milestone this quarter.

Business • 28 Jan 21

If the plans get clearance, the service could start rolling out as early as this summer, it is understood

Banks to create payment app to rival Revolut and N26

Four of the five main Irish retail banks have notified the competitor regulator of plans for an app based payment system that would enable consumers to move money between each other with ease.

Business • 12 Jan 21

Overall, as in other European markets, the online Christmas shopping spree is being led by female consumers.

Online sales up 55% during second lockdown - N26

New data from mobile bank, N26 reveals a major online Christmas spending boom, with a 44% increase in ecommerce volumes among Irish consumers during the second lockdown, versus the six weeks prior.

Business • 21 Dec 20

The premium service gives access to a new 'round-ups' feature.

Digital bank N26 launches new premium service

German smartphone bank N26 has launched a new premium subscription service.

Business • 24 Nov 20

Digital finance apps like Revolut and N26 are growing rapidly in Ireland - particularly among younger users

Rise of money apps threatens to undermine Irish banks

After many false dawns, it now appears as though real competition has arrived. The only catch is that you need to be comfortable having your bank branch on your phone rather than the high street.

Business • 07 Sep 20

Cancelled plans due to Covid-19 cost Irish consumers a total of €694, a new study from N26 shows

Cancelled plans due to Covid-19 cost consumers €694

A new study reveals that 80% of Irish consumers cancelled or postponed major life events this year due to Covid-19 at a cost to them of €694.

Business • 25 Aug 20

Cash payments have dropped considerably, according to N26.

Consumer spending up 32% post lockdown

Irish spending, both online and offline, is up 32% since lockdown lifted, according to mobile bank N26.

Business • 10 Aug 20

N26's new 'Business Metal' account will offer 0.5% cashback on all debit card purchases

N26 launches new business account in Ireland

German smartphone bank N26 has launched a new premium business account with cashback on all purchases which it said will help customers get the most out of their finances.

Business • 16 Jun 20

N26 to withdraw from UK market because of Brexit

Digital bank N26 has announced that it is leaving the UK market because of Brexit.

Business • 11 Feb 20

N26 was last valued by investors at $3.3 billion

German smartphone bank N26 now has 5 million customers

German smartphone bank N26 now has 5 million customers, the founder of Berlin's leading fintech startup said, a big increase from the 3.5 million users it reported last summer.

Business • 23 Jan 20

N26 has been providing services here for two years

Digital bank N26 planning significant investment here

Digital only bank N26 has said it is planning to significantly increase its investment in the Irish market next year and is considering adding new services here.

Business • 12 Dec 19

Ireland will be one of four countries where N26 will be rolling out Google Pay, with Belgium, Slovakia, and Spain also included

Mobile Bank N26 offers Irish customers Google Pay

Mobile bank N26 has said it is introducing Google Pay for its Irish customers.

Business • 24 Apr 18

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