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== When do I need a German bank account? ==
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== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
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=== When do I need a German bank account? ===
  
 
* when you have no account to receive and send EUR
 
* when you have no account to receive and send EUR
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* when you need a '''German''' account number (IBAN, staring with ''DE...''). Some business and authorities do still not accept non-German IBAN
 
* when you need a '''German''' account number (IBAN, staring with ''DE...''). Some business and authorities do still not accept non-German IBAN
  
== How to open a German bank account? ==
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=== How to open a German bank account? ===
  
 
Just pick one from the list below, or from one of the [[#Compare German bank accounts|comparisons]].
 
Just pick one from the list below, or from one of the [[#Compare German bank accounts|comparisons]].

Revision as of 19:05, 14 January 2022

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When do I need a German bank account?

  • when you have no account to receive and send EUR
  • when you want to have standing orders (regular payments) and your current EUR account does not support them
  • when you need a German account number (IBAN, staring with DE...). Some business and authorities do still not accept non-German IBAN

How to open a German bank account?

Just pick one from the list below, or from one of the comparisons.

For creating an account, you will usually need:

  • an ID or passport if you are from EU/EEA
  • a passport if you are from outside EEA
  • proof of residence is often not needed

Compare German bank accounts


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