Finom vs N26: a side-by-side comparison

Choosing the right provider for your business isn't easy. Let's take a look at why Finom might be a better choice in terms of cashback, card options, and pricing.

Finom: we have it all and more

Finom
N26
Finom
N26

Prices

from € 0

for solo proprietors, freelancers, and self-employed

from € 9

with an annual payment for companies

Standard - € 0
Smart - € 4,90
Go - € 9,90
Metal - € 16,90

German IBAN

Cashback

Up to 3%

Up to 0.5%

Free physical cards

Solo - 0
Basic - 2
Smart - unlimited
Pro - unlimited
Grow - unlimited

Up to 3 free cards can be issued per user

Standard - 0
Smart - 1
Go - 1
Metal - 1

Free virtual cards

Unlimited number of FREE cards can be issued per user on any plan

Standard - 1
Smart - 1
You - 1
Metal - 1

Monthly card payment limit

€ 200,000 per card
€ 20,000

Cash withdrawal

Up to € 5,000 per month per card

€ 1,000 per day per card 
€ 2,500 per week per card

Apple Pay / Google Pay

Cards for team members

Free

Free SEPA & Direct Debit transfers (per month)

Free transfers between Finom users;
SEPA transfers*;
Direct Debit transfers*;
SEPA Instant transfers;
Payments to 150 countries in 17 currencies.

*Free monthly volume depends on the chosen plan.

Free transfers between N26 users;
SEPA Instant transfers.

Smart built-in invoicing

Free

Supported legal forms

Freelancers, sole proprietors, self-employed, GmbH, OHG, GbR, AG, KG, KGaA, PartG, UG, eK, eG, GmbH & Co. KG, Gmbh iG, UG iG, companies under registration.
Freelancers, sole proprietors, and self-employed only.

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Here’s why

  • Top-notch solution Business account opened from the comfort of your couch in 2 days. Free cards, state-of-the-art invoicing, payments all around the globe, and more;

  • Never overpay We’re fully digital – no costs on branches. Ever seen our billboards and TV ads? No, we don’t spend on it;

  • Never walk alone Our lightning-fast phone, video or chat customer support assists you at every step of the way.

Why choose Finom for business?

  • Free business account

    Open a fully functional business account with invoicing for as much as €0

  • Up to 3% cashback

    Use your VISA cards and score cashback that pays the subscription off

  • Invoicing

    Create and send smart invoices in 60 seconds and get paid 20%+ faster

  • 5% p.a. Interest Account

    Get a fixed rate for your first 5 months with no lock-ins

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1-month free trial available

Customers love Finom

Meet our 200,000+ customers

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Sandra from Finom Bank is absolutely…

Sandra from Finom Bank is absolutely awesome! She was professional, responsive, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. She took the time to understand the situation, followed up properly, and made everything much easier. Excellent customer service and a real pleasure to deal with. Thank you, Sandra!

Agmak

11 August 2026

Very easy to create account, understandible

Very easy and understanding. Great help and support. I just created account so i can not say more about use of the platform/app but it is looking very easy to use. I am very positive so far.

Anes Murtezani

10 August 2026

Love being a customer

Love being a customer, great product, very responsive and very customer centric. Probably best online bank I ever was a customer at, and I know quite a few. Special thanks to Lori for her support

Fpk

09 August 2026

Great customer service, especially from Elsa

I am quite satisfied with my experience with FINOM. I have contacted their customer service by email on several occasions, and they normally respond very quickly. Sometimes the initial answers can be a little incomplete, meaning that you need to ask a few follow-up questions before getting all the information you need. However, when you get an excellent agent like Elsa, the experience is completely different. Elsa responded very quickly and gave me a clear, detailed and complete explanation of the issue I was experiencing. She explained exactly what had happened, why it had happened, and what I could do to resolve it. Everything I needed was covered in a single response, and my question was solved immediately. This is exactly the kind of efficient and knowledgeable customer service I really appreciate.

Rotterdam

09 August 2026

Lara resolved a tricky issue for me in…

Lara resolved a tricky issue for me in a highly professional and speedy manner—and with absolute kindness and friendliness, too.

Andrea Palombarini

07 August 2026

Good Service

The application is easy to use, and the customer service was helpful. I am satisfied with the service.

Ioana Bolovan

06 August 2026

Very good & quick customer support

Very good & quick customer support. Much better than at other banks. However product UX is not the best. Running into avoidable problems regularly.

Daniel

16 July 2026

I’ve very positive experience - highly recommended had a very positive experience…

I've had a very positive experience with Finom so far. The interface is intuitive, the bookkeeping features save me a lot of time, and the overall platform makes managing my business finances much easier on a daily basis. One area that could be improved is the MCC fees, as they can add up over time. On the other hand, the cashback program is a nice benefit and helps offset some of those costs. I'd also love to see Finom offer a proper credit line or other financing options for small entrepreneurs, credit that makes positive impact. Access to flexible funding would make it easier for businesses in the early stages to grow. Overall, I'm very happy with the service and would recommend it to other small business owners looking for a modern and easy-to-use business banking solution. Thanks a lot for your services.

Luiz Andrade

01 July 2026

Advertised 5% – got 0.75% instead

I opened a Finom account specifically because of the prominently advertised 5% p.a. for 5 months interest offer. After completing the onboarding, my account only showed 0.75% p.a. I contacted support and initially received multiple contradictory explanations. Only after repeated follow-up was I told that the 5% offer only applies to selected eligible customers and cannot be applied to my account. The main issue is not the interest rate itself, but the lack of transparency before account opening. If an advertised promotion does not apply to all new customers, this should be made clear upfront and individually before onboarding. Very disappointing first experience. UPDATE: Initial onboarding experience was frustrating due to unclear communication around the advertised 5% interest promotion. My account first showed only 0.75%, and support responses were inconsistent. However, after escalation, Finom contacted me directly, reviewed the case, applied the 5% promotional rate until 16.09.2026, and also offered a goodwill gesture. So while the first impression was poor, I appreciate that they ultimately took ownership and resolved the issue professionally. I hope transparency around promotional eligibility will improve going forward.

Daniel Tridico

17 April 2026

It's easy open the account end register…

It's easy open the account end register all the documents. It need time for all the notar document. Good

Paolo

13 April 2026

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    Our servers are protected and hosted in the European Union

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  • Reliable partners

    To minimize risks, we’ve partnered with one of the largest multinational banks, BNP Paribas, to hold your funds

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    We have a separate Safeguarding Foundation supervised by the DNB to manage your money

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    Your money is protected with secure passwordless authentication and single-use passwords

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