N26 The European alternative to US banks / Chime
Mobile banking app with German banking license
Germany Fintech & Banking instead of US banks / Chime
About N26
Digital bank with EU banking license and German BaFin regulation. The mobile banking platform offers payment services with EU deposit protection and GDPR-compliant data handling.
Highlights
- ✓ Free VISA debit card without annual fee (Standard)
- ✓ Real-time account notifications via push
- ✓ Spaces: virtual sub-accounts for savings goals
- ✓ Free cash withdrawals in the Eurozone
- ✓ Full BaFin regulation and German deposit protection
Why European?
- → German company with European banking license
- → BaFin-regulated, deposit protection up to €100,000
- → GDPR-compliant, European data storage
- → No CLOUD Act – US authorities have no access
Pricing
Standard free · Smart from €4.90/month · You from €9.90/month · Metal from €16.90/month