Number26 news and trends

Number26 Becomes A Licensed Bank In Europe
Digital Banking // July 22, 2016

Number26, the Berlin-based startup that is aiming to be the bank of the future, has received a full banking license to operate in Europe. On Thursday (July 21) Number26 announced it received the banking license with the European Central Bank and German regulators granting it just 18...

An Insider’s View On Digital Banking’s Growth
Digital Banking // July 14, 2016

Finding inspiration for banking’s future from … Spotify? While one might expect a digital bank to turn to major financial institutions for cues on how to build their offering, many are finding success instead from the likes of Facebook and Uber. In the July edition...

Building A Better Bank, One Digital Brick At A Time
Digital Banking // July 13, 2016

Finding inspiration for banking’s future from … Spotify? While one might expect a digital bank to turn to major financial institutions for cues on how to build their offering, many are finding success instead from the likes of Facebook and Uber. In the July edition...

How Berlin Earns Its ‘Startup Capital’ Reputation
International // June 24, 2016

In Berlin, “one born every 20 minutes” is a well-known claim of the startup ecosystem. Not only are aspiring entrepreneurs flocking to the city, but its low cost of living and high quality of life has also made it a prime location for a growing...

Quick Reads
Thiel-Backed Mobile Bank Has Security Issues

December 29, 2016
New reports are surfacing that N26, the German FinTech company formerly known as Number26, may have security holes in its mobile-only banking product. According to Reuters, a security researcher discovered that the bank’s mobile apps expose users to the threat of account hijacking. The bank, which has quickly expanded and grown in popularity since launching […]

Number26 Becomes A Licensed Bank In Europe

July 22, 2016
Number26, the Berlin-based startup that is aiming to be the bank of the future, has received a full banking license to operate in Europe. On Thursday (July 21) Number26 announced it received...

Another Day, Another $40M For A Mobile-Only Bank

June 22, 2016
NUMBER26, a mobile-only bank based in Berlin, announced on Tuesday (June 21) that it raised $40 million in its Series B funding round, led by Horizons Ventures. Since its launch...

Mobile-Only Bank NUMBER26 Links With TransferWise

February 26, 2016
Mobile-only bank NUMBER26 and international money transfer platform TransferWise announced Thursday (Feb. 25) that they are joining forces in a new partnership that will provide NUMBER26 customers with in-app access...