
N26 Business
5.2/10A mobile-first euro business bank account from Berlin-based N26 for freelancers and sole traders in supported EU countries, with debit cards, cashback and budgeting Spaces.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
N26 Business is the business version of the N26 mobile bank account. It is built for self-employed people and freelancers in the eurozone who trade under their own name. Everything runs through the smartphone app: SEPA and instant transfers, standing orders, a debit Mastercard that works with Apple Pay and Google Pay, real-time spending categories, and Spaces sub-accounts for setting money aside, for example for tax. There are four plans. Standard is free, though a physical card costs 10 euros. Smart costs 4.90 euros a month, Go 9.90 and Metal 16.90. The paid plans add up to 10 Spaces, budgeting automations, more free ATM withdrawals, travel insurance on Go and Metal, and 0.5 percent cashback on Metal; the other plans pay 0.1 percent. One review says the paid plans require a 12-month commitment. The main limitation is that this is a bank account, not accounting software. It has no invoicing, no native DATEV link, cannot collect direct debits from customers and holds euros only. The account cannot be opened in a company name, and GmbH, UG and other incorporated entities are excluded. N26 has an early-access company account with a waitlist for small incorporated firms. Bookkeeping relies on CSV and PDF exports or on third-party tools that connect through PSD2. You also cannot hold an N26 personal account and a business account at the same time.
Our Rating
Who N26 Business is best for
Good fit
The account is designed for self-employed people who work under their own name.
Less suited
Incorporated companies are excluded, apart from an early-access company account with a waitlist.
- Enterprise1/10
It offers no multi-user controls, euros only, and company forms are excluded.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The Standard plan has no monthly fee and includes a virtual card plus 0.1% cashback.
- Card payments in foreign currencies carry no surcharge on any plan.
- Spaces sub-accounts and budgeting rules help freelancers set aside money for tax.
- Metal pays 0.5% cashback and includes purchase and phone insurance.
Cons
- There is no invoicing, no native DATEV link, and no HBCI or EBICS support.
- The account holds euros only and has no foreign-currency transfers in the app.
- Companies such as GmbH or UG cannot open an account, and the company name cannot appear on the account or card.
- Basic-plan customers get no phone support, and Trustpilot users report account freezes and rejected applications.
Key Features
Not included
- Invoicing
- Multi-currency
N26 Business Pricing
Business Standard
- 0.1% cashback
- Virtual Mastercard
- Physical card for a 10 euro fee
- 2 free eurozone ATM withdrawals per month
- 1.7% fee for ATM withdrawals outside the eurozone
Business Smart
- Phone support
- Up to 10 Spaces
- Budgeting automations
- Physical card included
- 3 free eurozone ATM withdrawals per month
Business Go
- Travel insurance
- 1% travel cashback
- 3 free stock trades per month
- 5 free eurozone ATM withdrawals per month
- Free ATM withdrawals outside the eurozone
Business Metal
- Metal card
- 0.5% cashback
- 10 free stock trades per month
- Phone insurance up to 2,000 euros
- 8 free eurozone ATM withdrawals per month
- Purchase protection up to 2,500 euros per claim
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Deposits are covered up to 100,000 euros by the German deposit guarantee scheme.
No. It is for freelancers and sole traders who work under their own name. A separate company account is in early access with a waitlist.
No. Each person can hold only one N26 account, so a personal account must be closed before you open a business account.
There is no native DATEV interface. You can export transactions as CSV or PDF, and third-party tools can connect through PSD2.
Euro countries including Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Ireland. It is not available in the US or UK.
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