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About N26

N26 Bank SE is a digital bank (neobank) headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The bank was founded in 2013 and offers financial products in several European countries. N26 operates under a German banking licence and is therefore covered by the German deposit guarantee scheme, with protection of up to €100,000 per account holder. In the Netherlands, N26 provides its services via its digital platform; there are no physical N26 offices in the Netherlands for private individuals or businesses.

N26 Business Accounts

N26 business accounts are designed for freelancers and self-employed entrepreneurs who want to manage their business income through a digital account. Each plan differs in price, functionality and additional services such as sub-accounts, insurance and cashback. Below, we set out the relevant costs and features for each plan:

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N26 Business Standard

  • Costs per month: €0.00

  • Customer due diligence costs per month: €0.00

  • Costs per transaction: €0.00

  • Estimated time to open an account: a few minutes via app

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N26 Business Smart

  • Costs per month: €4.90

  • Customer due diligence costs per month: €0.00

  • Costs per transaction: €0.00

  • Estimated time to open an account: a few minutes via app

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N26 Business Go

  • Costs per month: € 9,90

  • Customer due diligence costs per month: € 0,00

  • Costs per transaction: € 0,00

  • Estimated time to open an account: a few minutes via app

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N26 Business Metal

  • Costs per month: €16.90

  • Customer due diligence costs per month: €0.00

  • Costs per transaction: €0.00

  • Estimated time to open an account: a few minutes via the app

N26 Business cost overview

Costs per month

Costs per transaction

Debit card costs per month

Cost of replacing a debit card (one-off)

Cost of an additional current account per month

N26 Business Standard

€0.00

0

€0.00

€10.00

€0.00

€0.00

N26 Business Smart

€4.90

0

€0.00

€10.00

€0.00

€0.00

N26 Business Go

€9.90

0

€0.00

€10.00

€0.00

€0.00

N26 Business Metal

€16.90

€0.00

€0.00

€0.00

€0.00

€0.00

Please note: all stated rates are based on the most up-to-date information as of 10 October 2025. Depending on usage, additional charges may apply. Always consult the provider's website for a complete and up-to-date overview.

Pros and cons of the N26 business account

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No fixed monthly fees for maintaining the account

No fixed monthly fees for maintaining the account

Access to account information in multiple currencies and international payments in 50+ currencies

Access to account information in multiple currencies and international payments in 50+ currencies

Payment card included with no monthly fees

Payment card included with no monthly fees

Accounting integrations and batch payments available for efficient administration

Accounting integrations and batch payments available for efficient administration

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One-off activation fee of €60.00 for full functionality

One-off activation fee of €60.00 for full functionality

No overdraft or credit facilities available

No overdraft or credit facilities available

Fully English-language interface and customer support

Fully English-language interface and customer support

No protection under the European Deposit Guarantee Scheme

No protection under the European Deposit Guarantee Scheme

N26 business account plans

N26 offers four business accounts aimed at sole traders and freelancers. All packages are intended for business use in a personal name. Below is a description per package of what is included and which conditions apply. Want to see a better alternative straight away? Then discover the possibilities of opening a business account with GoDutch.

Business Standard

Business Standard is N26's free business account. The account comes with a virtual prepaid Mastercard. A physical debit card is optionally available for a one-off fee of €10.00. With every purchase made using the card, 0.1% cashback is automatically paid out at the end of the month. 

The account offers standard features such as real-time notifications and the ability to send payment requests. No sub-accounts are included, and no telephone customer service is available.

Business Smart

Business Smart is a business account with a monthly fee of €4.90. The account includes one physical Mastercard and one virtual card. Users receive 0.1% cashback on all card transactions. Up to 10 sub-accounts, each with its own IBAN, are included.

Additional features such as round-ups, shared spaces (Shared Spaces) and premium partner deals are part of this package. Customer service is available via chat, chatbot and telephone. This is a business account intended for self-employed people who want to expand their financial management with additional digital features.

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Frequently asked questions about the N26 business account

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The account that saves you time and money

The account that saves you time and money

The account that saves you time and money