About N26
Valentin Stalf and Maximilian Tayenthal founded N26 to build a bank that runs entirely online. The first mobile accounts opened in 2015, and a German banking licence followed in 2016. Under EU rules, every account with a German IBAN is protected up to €100,000.
N26 has since expanded into 24 countries and serves more than 8 million customers. In 2022 it added N26 Crypto, which lets customers trade cryptocurrencies directly from their bank account.
N26 Milestones
2018
N26 enters the UK, Denmark and Norway.
2018
Spaces arrives, letting customers organise money in up to 10 extra sub-accounts.
2019
N26 launches in the USA.
2020
Instant banking features go live.
2022
N26 announces its conversion into a German Stock Corporation (AG) and adds features such as IBANs for Spaces.
2023
A flexible instant savings account launches in Germany, paying up to 2.6% interest.
Strengths and Drawbacks
Strengths
- Easy mobile app
- Supports deposits and withdrawals
- Clear fee structure
- Modern banking features
Drawbacks
- Fixed 1.7% on withdrawals
- 3% fee on gambling transactions
Paying a Casino with N26
For casino payments, N26 behaves like a regular bank transfer or debit card. The steps are:
- Open an account on the N26 online banking platform.
- Fund it with a preferred method. N26 accepts mobile transfers, direct deposits, transfers from other banks and debit or credit card top-ups.
- Go to the deposit section of the online casino.
- Pick N26 as the payment method.
- On the payment gateway, log in with N26 credentials, choose Instant Bank Transfer or Standard Bank Transfer and enter the amount.
- Or pay with the N26 debit card instead, entering the card number, expiry date, CVV code and amount.
- Confirm and wait for the casino balance to update.
- Start playing with the new funds.
Where N26 Is Available
N26 accounts can be opened in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (except for residents of the DOM/TOM), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Topping Up an N26 Account
Customers can add money with credit and debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, SEPA transfer, Moneybeam, CASH26, iDeal, Giropay, EPS and other options.
Currency Exchange
A partnership with Wise handles N26’s international payments and lets customers exchange more than 38 currencies at real-time market rates.
What N26 Brings to a Casino Cashier
Both operators and players gain from N26 in several ways:
Flexible Payment Options
Instant payments by debit card, credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay make deposits quick and convenient.
Multi-Currency Use
Fee-free ATM withdrawals and foreign-currency payments let players pay in different currencies without extra costs, which helps international play.
Highly Rated App
With more than 280k high ratings on iOS and Android, the N26 app gives players a reliable, intuitive way to manage casino payments.
Fast Transfers
N26 settles payments far faster than a traditional bank transfer.
The Player’s View
N26 suits players who like paying by bank transfer but do not want to wait 5 to 7 business days for it to clear. Transfers go through almost instantly, public holidays included. MoneyBeam adds instant requests, payments and transfers between N26 account holders.
There are no minimum balance fees, no minimum deposit, no monthly account fees and no charge on card payments worldwide. European customers also get five free cash withdrawals a month, and most casinos that accept N26 do not charge for deposits or withdrawals.
Customer Support
N26 support is open every day from 07:00 to 23:00 CET, Sundays and bank holidays included. Customers can use the in-app chat or email support@n26.com; phone support is reserved for Premium account holders.
Minimum Deposits and Withdrawals
Minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts are set by each casino, not by N26.
Security
Payments are authorised with a confirmation PIN and smartphone push notifications, and fraud detection checks every transaction. Customer deposits are protected up to €100,000 by the Compensation Scheme of German Private Banks.
Licensing
N26 is an online bank licensed in Germany.
N26 FAQ
Can N26 be used for online gambling?
Yes, at iGaming platforms that accept it.
Is N26 a safe way to pay?
Yes. Transactions are secured and data is encrypted, so casino payments stay protected.
Does N26 charge fees for iGaming payments?
N26 does not bill players directly for using its service with iGaming sites, although operators may pay certain fees. The strengths and drawbacks above list the charges that can apply to withdrawals and gambling transactions.
Does N26 work for both deposits and withdrawals?
Yes. Players can fund their iGaming accounts and receive their winnings with N26.
