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Erste Bank Smartcard Mastercard vs N26 Flex

Compare Erste Bank Smartcard Mastercard and N26 Flex side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Erste Bank Smartcard Mastercard versus N26 Flex compared by attribute
Feature Erste Bank Smartcard Mastercard N26 Flex
Card fee €22.44 EUR/yr (≈ $24) €8.9 EUR/mo (≈ $10)
Purchase APR (from) 5.19% -
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 1.5% 1.5%
Rewards 0.30% cashback on purchases at participating online shops where card details are saved; maximum €8 per calendar year, credited in January -
Installments Split Now: divide purchases €50–€4,800 into up to 4 monthly instalments; first 3 per year free, then fee applies (€1–€12 per split depending on amount and number of instalments) -
No card fee - -
No foreign transaction fee - -
Welcome bonus - -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay -

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  • Choose the Erste Bank Smartcard Mastercard if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the N26 Flex if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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