What are N26 Installments?

Eligibility requirements: N26 Installments for France is currently only available for customers who’ve opened their account in France, and who have a DE IBAN. Limits vary depending on the country.

N26 Installments allows you to split a card payment directly in the app into 3 equal monthly repayments, after the purchase has been made. If you are making a large purchase and wish to spread the cost over time, you can use N26 Installments to do so. You can split eligible card payments made in the past 4 weeks. Giving you greater control with managing your monthly budget in a convenient way.

Pricing and eligible Card Payments:

Please note, there is a fixed fee depending on the loan value:

  • Pricing: There will be an interest rate of 8.99% of 20.49%, due to be charged with the first instalment amount.
  • Eligible purchase amount: From €20 - €199
  • N26 Installments Duration: The installments duration is 3 months minimum and maximum, with the option of early loan repayment.
  • Merchant / Card Payment eligibility: N26 Installments is offered for a wide range of card payments in various categories, including electronics, furniture, plane and train tickets, fashion, and even payments made at your favorite small local store!

How to use N26 Installments?

Once you have completed the eligible card payment, you can access N26 Installments in a number of different ways. You can:

  • Tap on the info card in your transaction list, or
  • Scroll to the end of the Explore tab and tap on N26 Installments under financial products

When you select the eligible card payment, you will be taken through the below steps to confirm using N26 Installments:

  1. First you will be provided with information about N26 Installments
  2. Then you can see a breakdown of the effective annual interest rate, the total cost you will have to pay and at the bottom of the screen there is a slider allowing you to choose the duration (your monthly payments will also show on this screen)
  3. Last you will see the confirmation screen where you will need to accept both checkboxes and then confirm
  4. After confirming your N26 Installments payment plan, you’ll be reimbursed for the total of your purchase amount directly into your main account. We’ll also take out your first installment payment at this time. The rest of the payments will then be automatically charged from your main account on the due date each month (you’ll receive payment reminders 1 day before your next payment is due).

How to manage your N26 Installments?

You can manage your N26 Installments by navigating to this section of the app by selecting the options menu (3 dots at the top right of the transaction feed) and then going into N26 Installments. There you will be able to:

  • Total outstanding balance
  • Current installments
  • Installments details
  • Repayment schedule
  • The option to repay the amount in full

Can I cancel the installments if I change my mind?

You can cancel your loan within 14 days. If you cancel within this period, you'll have to pay the full remaining amount and the interest for the days you used. To cancel your loan, head to the Installments in Explore tab and find your installment loan that you would like to cancel.