N26 Business for business in Germany: Available with limits
- Key eligibility
- For self employed people and freelancers resident in Germany; the account is held in your own name, not a company name
- Non resident position
- Requires residence in Germany or another supported country; not offered to non resident companies
- Local currency support
- Euro account with a German reachable IBAN
- Headline monthly fee
- N26 Business Standard at 0 euros a month, with paid tiers above
General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.
Does N26 Business serve business customers in Germany?
Yes, with limits. As of 7 June 2026, N26 Bank AG is headquartered in Berlin and Germany is one of its core markets. It offers N26 Business accounts to self employed people and freelancers who are resident in Germany, opened in the individual own name with a German IBAN. The business accounts are not intended for incorporated companies such as a GmbH or UG, which need a different type of account. Confirm the current position with the provider.
Eligibility for businesses in Germany
N26 Business is for registered freelancers and self employed individuals who are resident in Germany, aged 18 or over, opening the account in their own name with a valid identity document and a supported tax residency. Incorporated companies are not eligible for these accounts as of 7 June 2026, and residence in a supported country is required. Verify with the provider
What it costs locally
N26 Business Standard has no monthly fee as of 7 June 2026. Paid tiers, N26 Business Smart, N26 Business You and N26 Business Metal, carry monthly fees with added features such as more sub accounts and higher cashback. A cashback of 0.1 percent applies on card purchases, and certain services such as cash deposits carry fees. As of 7 June 2026
What local users report
Self employed users in Germany generally describe N26 as a fast, app based euro account that is easy to open, with the main limitation being that it suits sole traders and freelancers rather than incorporated companies. Experience varies by business profile. Confirm current features and fees with the provider as of 7 June 2026.
How to open N26 Business for business in Germany
- Confirm you are a freelancer or self employed person resident in Germany and have a valid identity document.
- Apply through N26 and complete the identity verification, then choose the Business Standard or a paid tier.
- Once verified, activate your euro account and Mastercard and start using your German IBAN.
Questions about N26 Business in Germany
Is N26 Business available in Germany?
Can a GmbH open an N26 Business account?
Does N26 Business cost anything in Germany?
Does N26 Business provide a German IBAN?
Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 7 June 2026. Confirm the current position with N26 Business before applying.