N26 Instant Savings accountEarn interest on your money
Open a new N26 account and grow your savings with 2%* gross interest p.a. with N26 Metal (1.40% net), 0.50% p.a. with N26 Go (0.35% net), and 0.30% p.a. with Smart and Standard (0.21% net), and access your funds at any time.
The gross interest you earn is automatically calculated and paid into your Instant Savings account on the first day of the following month.
N26 Instant Savings is a fully flexible, easy-access savings account, so there are no penalties for withdrawing part — or all — of your funds before the end of the month. You won’t lose any interest that was already paid out or the interest you’ve accrued over the previous days of the current month. In the event of withdrawal, no interest will be paid on the amounts withdrawn.
With an N26 Metal account and a €10,000 deposit in an Instant Savings account offering a 2% annual gross interest rate (1.40% net), if you withdraw your deposit after 6 months (183 days), you will earn €10,000 * 2% / 365 * 183 = €100,27 in gross interest (€70.19 net interest).
If you would like to transfer money from your N26 Instant Savings account, you will need to move the money to your main account first.
Please note that the interest rates are subject to change at any time by N26. If this happens, we’ll send you a notification via your N26 secure inbox, after which the new rate will take effect immediately.
*Valid only for new customers who open a new N26 Metal account from 19/02/2025 onwards. The gross interest rate for the N26 Instant Savings account corresponds to the current European Central Bank deposit facility rate (2% starting on 11/06/2025 and is subject to change by N26 any time. Terms and conditions apply. To benefit from this offer, you’ll need to open an N26 bank account. After that, you may open a separate N26 Instant Savings account to earn interest alongside everyday banking. At N26, each eligible customer can have one Instant Savings account. For existing customers: From 11/06/2025 onwards, grow your savings with 0.30% gross interest p.a. for Standard and Smart (0.21% net), 0.50% p.a. for N26 Go (0.35% net), and 1.50% p.a. for Metal (1.05% net). Interest is only earned on funds held in your Instant Savings account. Interest rates are subject to change at any time by N26. This offer is provided under German law. No key information or other legally prescribed documents are available for these accounts. For customers in Belgium, you’ll find more information about this product including risks, before the FAQs at the bottom of this page. Monthly fees for N26 accounts are detailed in the below table.
*Valid only for new customers who open a new N26 Metal account from 19/02/2025 onwards. The gross interest rate for the N26 Instant Savings account corresponds to the current European Central Bank deposit facility rate (2% starting on 11/06/2025 and is subject to change by N26 any time. Terms and conditions apply. To benefit from this offer, you’ll need to open an N26 bank account. After that, you may open a separate N26 Instant Savings account to earn interest alongside everyday banking. At N26, each eligible customer can have one Instant Savings account. For existing customers: From 11/06/2025 onwards, grow your savings with 0.30% gross interest p.a. for Standard and Smart (0.21% net), 0.50% p.a. for N26 Go (0.35% net), and 1.50% p.a. for Metal (1.05% net). Interest is only earned on funds held in your Instant Savings account. Interest rates are subject to change at any time by N26. This offer is provided under German law. No key information or other legally prescribed documents are available for these accounts. For customers in Belgium, you’ll find more information about this product including risks, before the FAQs at the bottom of this page. Monthly fees for N26 accounts are detailed in the below table.
HIGHEST INTEREST AT N26
N26 Metal
The premium account with a metal card
€16.90/month
2% gross interest p.a. (1.40% net) on your N26 Instant Savings
Up to 8 free domestic ATM withdrawals
Exclusive mobile phone coverage
N26 Go
The all-in-one account for banking and travel
€9.90/month
0.50% gross interest p.a (0.35% net) on your N26 Instant Savings
Up to 5 free domestic ATM withdrawals
Flight and luggage delay cover
N26 Smart
The bank account that gives you more control
€4.90/month
N26 Standard
The free account for your everyday banking needs
Virtual Card
€0.00/month
0.30% gross interest p.a. (0.21% net) on your N26 Instant Savings
Up to 2 free domestic ATM withdrawals
Free payments worldwide
N26 Instant Savings is an easy-access savings account available to all eligible N26 customers in Belgium, whether you have a Standard or a Premium account.Earn interest on all your savings with no deposit limits and instantly withdraw anytime with no penalty on the daily interest already incurred.The eligibility criteria can be consulted in the FAQ at the bottom of this page.
Opening your N26 Instant Savings account is easy. Simply head to the ‘Finances’ tab in the N26 app on your phone and tap on ‘Instant Savings’ to create your savings account.
N26 is a fully-licensed German bank. That means the money in your bank accounts — including N26 Instant Savings — is protected up to €100,000 by the German Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Growing your money is even easier when you automate your savings. With N26 Rules and Goals (available for all customers) or N26 Income Sorter and Round-ups (available for N26 Smart, N26 Go, and Metal customers) you can reach your goals faster by automatically moving money between your main account and your savings account. It’s a great, hands-off way to kickstart your savings.
To create a savings account, customers need to have a personal or business N26 bank account, German IBAN, and T&Cs and legal residence in Belgium.
No, N26 Instant Savings is available to all eligible customers — new and existing.
No. First, you’ll need to open an N26 bank account and select your membership — Standard, Smart, N26 Go, or Metal. Then you may open a second separate N26 Instant Savings account right in your N26 app (depending on your eligibility). The interest rate earned on the funds held in this separate savings account will vary based on your chosen membership.
The gross interest you earn is automatically calculated and paid into your Instant Savings account on the first day of the following month.
Whether you have a free N26 account or a premium one, you can find Instant Savings in the Finances tab of your N26 app under the “Savings” section. If you’re an eligible N26 customer but can’t see the Instant Savings option, please make sure that you have the latest version of the app.
You may deposit as much money as you like into your savings account: you’ll earn interest on the total balance of your Instant Savings account. The sky’s the limit.
N26 Instant Savings is a fully flexible, easy-access savings account, so there are no penalties for withdrawing part — or all — of your funds before the end of the month. You won’t lose any interest that was already paid out or the interest you’ve accrued over the previous days of the current month.
In the event of withdrawal, no interest will be paid on the amounts withdrawn.
With an N26 Metal account and a €10,000 deposit in an Instant Savings account offering a 2.5% annual gross interest rate (1.75% net), if you withdraw your deposit after 6 months (183 days), you will earn €10,000 * 2.5% / 365 * 183 = €125.34 in gross interest (€87.74 net interest).
Please note that the interest rates are subject to change at any time by N26.
No! N26 Instant Savings is a fully flexible savings account, so you can deposit any amount any time — no strings attached.
Yes. In general, the interest you earn in your N26 Instant Savings account is taxable in the country where you are a tax resident. N26 won't withhold taxes from the interest you earn, so check the tax regulations in your home country and plan accordingly. For accounting purposes, you'll be able to view your total interest earned in your N26 Instant Savings balance statement. Please note that if you move to Germany, German withholding tax requirements will apply.
Yes. Customers with an N26 personal or business bank account are eligible to open an Instant Savings account in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, and Slovenia, regardless of which tier subscription they have.
An easy-access savings account is a savings account without a strict commitment and no fixed length of deposit. This means you can deposit and withdraw money at any time without reducing your interest rate or paying penalty fees for early withdrawals.
In the event of withdrawal, no interest will be paid on the amounts withdrawn. Please note that the interest rates are subject to change at any time by N26.
At N26, each eligible customer can have one Instant Savings account. There's no limit to the number of savings accounts you can have with different banks, unless there are local restrictions in your country of residence.
Your main account is a checking account used for everyday transactions and payments, but the money in it doesn't earn interest. A savings account allows you to earn interest on the money you deposit into it, but it can't be used for everyday payments or be linked to a card.
With a flexible savings account, you can deposit and withdraw money at any time, without reducing your interest rate or paying penalty fees for an early withdrawal. With a term deposit account, you have to lock your money away for a certain period of time — usually, at least one year. If you decide to withdraw money from a term deposit account during this period, you won’t get the earned interest and may have to pay a fee, depending on the T&Cs.
No, you'll need to move money from your N26 Instant Savings account to your main account first.
Yes, N26 may change interest rates at any time based on market fluctuation. If this happens, we’ll send you a notification via your N26 secure inbox, after which the new rate will take effect immediately.
