Number 26 (N26) News

Security Weaknesses Found at Smartphone-Only, Fintech-Startup N26

German fintech company N26, which made its name mocking traditional banks, has found itself on the receiving end of criticism after a security researcher proved its smartphone apps exposed users to potential account hijacking. N26, previously known as Number26, has …

FinTech Startup, ‘Number26,’ Grows in Europe, Offering Banking, Insurance

Smartphone-only bank Number26 is now offering its services in 17 countries in the euro zone, expanding from a smaller core of European markets it entered a year ago, it said on Tuesday. The Berlin-based company is backed by Li Ka-shing, …

Fintech Startup Gets German Banking License – with Plans to Offer Insurance

N26, a Berlin startup that offers financial services directly to consumers, said Thursday it’s received a German banking license that will let it offer a fuller range of products across Europe. The company, whose mobile app lets European consumers maintain …