The founders Max and Valentin started N26 in 2013 to set new standards in an industry that’s remained institutional and dysfunctional for many. Their vision was to transform the way people manage their money with the latest technology and the best minds from around the globe, in order to change banking for the better.

The N26 Story

2013 - Founded by Valentin Stalf and Maximilian Tayenthal to make banking easier and more transparent for millions around the world.

2015 - Launched our first products for the first time, unveiling our free N26 bank accounts and N26 Mastercards in Germany and Austria.

2016 - Secured our full European banking license from the European Central Bank.

2017 - Introduced N26 Metal, our top-of-the-line premium account with exclusive benefits to suit every lifestyle.

2019 - Announced $300 million in Series D funding and a further $170 million extension, bringing our valuation to $3.5 billion.

2020 - Crossed the 5 million customer mark across our 25 markets, with a team of more than 1,500 employees across our main offices in Berlin, New York, Barcelona, Vienna and São Paulo.

The company have grown to a team of over 1,500 people across 80 nationalities, with offices in Berlin, Barcelona, Vienna, New York and São Paulo.