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Transferring money to/from credit cards is currently not possible + pending transactions are not viewable. Many people on Twitter confirming the same and it's already been acknowledged. You not suffering from those issues?
no problems here. Did you update to version 3.23?
Yeah I've read about that on twitter, too. I was thinking about moving my main account to DKB once they have ApplePay but then I don't want to read about those things
no problems here. Did you update to version 3.23?
Yeah I've read about that on twitter, too. I was thinking about moving my main account to DKB once they have ApplePay but then I don't want to read about those things
back to working status in the meantime - several posts on Twitter confirmed the issue - no reaction to my tweet
Yes. Both work.
comdirect is currently also working on getting the VPay part of the Girocard implemented. They confirmed that several times via Twitter.
The Visa Prepaid card looks identical (in Apple Wallet) apart from the fact that the physical card doesn't have embossed numbers like the "real" credit. The prepaid Visa also carries the "Visa Credit" emblem. In fact the Prepaid card is chipped as a credit card (deferred debit) with a 0€ limit.Great. Thanx!
Is there any difference between the look of Credit and Prepaid card in the Wallet? I am asking you that because i can see only screenshot of Comdirect Visa Credit card.
Btw the contactless symbol doesn't appear on the card when added to your Apple Wallet (see example here: https://www.apple.com/de/apple-pay/).
It's beginning to smell at N26.
https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanz...t-ins-visier-der-finanzaufsicht/24194558.html
BaFin, the German federal financial supervisory authority, demands more human ressources and investments in IT at N26, and other steps. The BaFin report is said to be extraordinary harsh and that the controllers are not amused about the findings. There are already strict threats of further steps if the findings are not being cleared anytime soon.
Even other banks are complaining, that they can not reach anybody at N26 for days if they want to report suspicious money transfers...
https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanz...t-ins-visier-der-finanzaufsicht/24194558.html
BaFin, the German federal financial supervisory authority, demands more human ressources and investments in IT at N26, and other steps. The BaFin report is said to be extraordinary harsh and that the controllers are not amused about the findings. There are already strict threats of further steps if the findings are not being cleared anytime soon.
Even other banks are complaining, that they can not reach anybody at N26 for days if they want to report suspicious money transfers...
Typically German. If someone is successful, the people are getting jealous and digging up dirt...
I closed my own N26 account because I didn't really need it but I don't think the recent headlines will have a big negative impact for them or their users. They will have to improve their procedures to be more effective against any illegal activities of fraudsters, but I don't see that being an unsurmountable thing to do. Just my view.
Edit: forgot the "don't".
Edit: forgot the "don't".
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BaFin is doing their usual audits like in every other bank as well. What I mean is the scandal the press is making out of it. Out of the 2.5 Mio customers, a handful were victims of phishing attacks, which happens every day in every other bank as well and nobody cares. In N26 case the same stories are published over and over again. In the end there was no scandal, everyone got their money back.
The BaFin report has nothing to do with the news of the last weeks. According to Handelsblatt, their analysis was made 2018.
Maybe because N26 have the best looking app with the best features. Think what you want about N26, except the customer support problems they know how a bank should be in the 21th century. I don`t use it as my main bank but as my "consum bank". I send money that I want to expend in the month to N26.
The Bank of the 21st century should be like PayPal? No support, no financial products, nothing. Just pump in money and spend it?
I dont say the idea of a full bank in an app is bad, it IS a good idea, no doubt. But it doesnt make up for all the bad PR and scandals over the last years. I mean it is not a game, it is about your money! So a bit more seriousness and professionalism like the "old banks" isnt the worst thing.