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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of Banks in Germany (+FAQ)}}{{#seo:|description=When living in Germany, having a German Bank Account (or a Euro currency account) can be useful. Here's a list of accounts for people having an address in Germany.}}
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of Banks in Germany (+FAQ)}}{{#seo:|description=When living in Germany, having a German Bank Account (or a Euro currency account) can be useful. Here's a list of accounts for people having an address in Germany.}}
 
When living in Germany, having a '''German Bank Account''' (or a Euro currency account) can be useful. Here's a list of accounts for people having an address in Germany. For some banks, having a [[#Banks_Recommended_for_Foreigners|registered address is not necessary]].
 
When living in Germany, having a '''German Bank Account''' (or a Euro currency account) can be useful. Here's a list of accounts for people having an address in Germany. For some banks, having a [[#Banks_Recommended_for_Foreigners|registered address is not necessary]].
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=== Banks With English Support ===
 
=== Banks With English Support ===
 
* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}, speaks also: Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
 
* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}, speaks also: Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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* {{AffLink|Commerzbank|commerzbank}} (online banking, after signup)
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* {{AffLink|Commerzbank|commerzbank}} (online banking, after signup)
 
* {{Link|Deutsche Bank|deutsche-bank}} (online banking, after signup)
 
* {{Link|Deutsche Bank|deutsche-bank}} (online banking, after signup)
 
* {{Link|Insha|insha}}
 
* {{Link|Insha|insha}}
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* {{Link|Insha|insha}}
 
* {{Link|Insha|insha}}
 
* {{Link|Lydia|lydia}} <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-04-30|quote=Lydia 0 €|url=https://lydia-app.com/products/plans}}</ref>
 
* {{Link|Lydia|lydia}} <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-04-30|quote=Lydia 0 €|url=https://lydia-app.com/products/plans}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-04-30|quote=HVB Plus account € 0,00 for new customers for 5 years, thereafter € 9.90 per month.|url=https://www.hypovereinsbank.de/hvb/privatkunden/banking-im-alltag/girokonten}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-04-30|quote=HVB Plus account € 0,00 for new customers for 5 years, thereafter € 9.90 per month.|url=https://www.hypovereinsbank.de/hvb/privatkunden/banking-im-alltag/girokonten}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Monese|monese}} <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-04-30|quote=Starter €0/month|url=https://monese.com/de/en/pricing}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Monese|monese}} <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-04-30|quote=Starter €0/month|url=https://monese.com/de/en/pricing}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|N26|n26}}
 
* {{AffLink|N26|n26}}
 
* {{AffLink|Nuri|nuri}}
 
* {{AffLink|Nuri|nuri}}
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==== … at bank machines worldwide ====
 
==== … at bank machines worldwide ====
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* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}: 4 withdrawals per month are free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.bunq.com/pricing-sheet|quote=First four withdrawals per month are free, the five after are €0.99. Thereafter, €2.99 per withdrawal }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}: 4 withdrawals per month are free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.bunq.com/pricing-sheet|quote=First four withdrawals per month are free, the five after are €0.99. Thereafter, €2.99 per withdrawal}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|DKB|dkb}}: minimum €50 per withdrawal<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://bank.dkb.de/privatkunden/karten/bargeld|quote=Mit der Visa Debitkarte oder Visa Kreditkarte hebst du weltweit an Automaten mit dem Visa-Logo zwischen 50 und 1.000 Euro ab. Im Inland kannst du an vielen Automaten mit der Girokarte Bargeld abheben.}}</ref>  
 
* {{AffLink|DKB|dkb}}: minimum €50 per withdrawal<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://bank.dkb.de/privatkunden/karten/bargeld|quote=Mit der Visa Debitkarte oder Visa Kreditkarte hebst du weltweit an Automaten mit dem Visa-Logo zwischen 50 und 1.000 Euro ab. Im Inland kannst du an vielen Automaten mit der Girokarte Bargeld abheben.}}</ref>  
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* {{AffLink|Nuri|nuri}}: unlimited free withdrawals<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://support.nuri.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4412448572562-What-is-the-cost-of-an-ATM-withdrawal- |quote= Nuri does not charge fees for ATM withdrawals. }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Nuri|nuri}}: unlimited free withdrawals<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://support.nuri.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4412448572562-What-is-the-cost-of-an-ATM-withdrawal-|quote=Nuri does not charge fees for ATM withdrawals.}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: 200 EUR / 5 per month are free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.revolut.com/help/making-payments/withdrawing-cash/does-revolut-charge-for-cash-withdrawal |quote= Standard plan users can withdraw a total of £200, or make a total of 5 ATM withdrawals (whatever comes first).}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: 200 EUR / 5 per month are free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.revolut.com/help/making-payments/withdrawing-cash/does-revolut-charge-for-cash-withdrawal|quote=Standard plan users can withdraw a total of £200, or make a total of 5 ATM withdrawals (whatever comes first).}}</ref>
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* [[Wise]]: 200 EUR / 2 per month are free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://wise.com/help/articles/2935769/how-much-does-it-cost-to-withdraw-cash |quote= You can take out money for free twice a month — as long as the total amount is under 200 GBP/EUR. }}</ref>
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* [[Wise]]: 200 EUR / 2 per month are free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://wise.com/help/articles/2935769/how-much-does-it-cost-to-withdraw-cash|quote=You can take out money for free twice a month — as long as the total amount is under 200 GBP/EUR.}}</ref>
  
 
==== … at bank machines in €-zone / [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Area EEA] ====
 
==== … at bank machines in €-zone / [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Area EEA] ====
 
* {{AffLink|Consorsbank|consorsbank}}
 
* {{AffLink|Consorsbank|consorsbank}}
 
* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: at UniCredit banks in 13 EU countries
 
* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: at UniCredit banks in 13 EU countries
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* {{Link|Insha|insha}} 2 free withdrawals per month<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://files.getinsha.com/uploads/T-C/Pricing_sb_.pdf |quote= First 3 withdrawals in Germany € 0 }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Insha|insha}} 2 free withdrawals per month<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://files.getinsha.com/uploads/T-C/Pricing_sb_.pdf|quote=First 3 withdrawals in Germany € 0}}</ref>
 
* {{Link|Openbank|openbank}}: 5 withdrawals free per month in €-zone or worldwide at Santander ATMs<ref name="openbank-cash-withdrawal">{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.openbank.de/kostenlos-geld-abheben|quote=Mit deiner Debitkarte kannst du 5 mal pro Monat kostenlos Geld an jedem beliebigen Geldautomaten der Welt abheben.}}</ref>
 
* {{Link|Openbank|openbank}}: 5 withdrawals free per month in €-zone or worldwide at Santander ATMs<ref name="openbank-cash-withdrawal">{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.openbank.de/kostenlos-geld-abheben|quote=Mit deiner Debitkarte kannst du 5 mal pro Monat kostenlos Geld an jedem beliebigen Geldautomaten der Welt abheben.}}</ref>
  
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These banks allow you to top-up your account with cash.
 
These banks allow you to top-up your account with cash.
  
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* {{Link|1822direkt|1822direkt}}: free only at Frankfurter Sparkasse branches<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.1822direkt.de/service/fragen-und-antworten/girokonto|quote= Einzahlung von Bargeld / Bargeldeinzahlungen sind in Filialen der Frankfurter Sparkasse am Schalter und an den Einzahlautomaten für Sie kostenlos möglich. }}</ref>
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* {{Link|1822direkt|1822direkt}}: free only at Frankfurter Sparkasse branches<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.1822direkt.de/service/fragen-und-antworten/girokonto|quote=Einzahlung von Bargeld / Bargeldeinzahlungen sind in Filialen der Frankfurter Sparkasse am Schalter und an den Einzahlautomaten für Sie kostenlos möglich.}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}: at shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.bunq.com/benefits/withdraw-deposit|quote=Withdraw and Deposit cash at more than 10,000 locations across Germany, Austria and Italy thanks to our partnership with Barzahlen.}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}: at shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.bunq.com/benefits/withdraw-deposit|quote=Withdraw and Deposit cash at more than 10,000 locations across Germany, Austria and Italy thanks to our partnership with Barzahlen.}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Consorsbank|consorsbank}}: minimum €1000, €7.50 fee<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://wissen.consorsbank.de/t5/H%C3%A4ufige-Fragen/Wie-kann-ich-Bargeld-auf-mein-Girokonto-einzahlen/ta-p/111680|quote= Einzahlungen nur zwischen 1.000,00 Euro und 25.000,00 Euro. / Eine Einzahlung kostet 7,50 Euro je angefangene 5.000,00 Euro. }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Consorsbank|consorsbank}}: minimum €1000, €7.50 fee<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://wissen.consorsbank.de/t5/H%C3%A4ufige-Fragen/Wie-kann-ich-Bargeld-auf-mein-Girokonto-einzahlen/ta-p/111680|quote=Einzahlungen nur zwischen 1.000,00 Euro und 25.000,00 Euro. / Eine Einzahlung kostet 7,50 Euro je angefangene 5.000,00 Euro.}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|DKB|dkb}}: shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]; at DKB ATMs & branches<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://bank.dkb.de/privatkunden/karten/bargeld|quote= So kannst du Bargeld einzahlen / An DKB-Geldautomaten / Mit Cash im Shop }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|DKB|dkb}}: shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]; at DKB ATMs & branches<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://bank.dkb.de/privatkunden/karten/bargeld|quote=So kannst du Bargeld einzahlen / An DKB-Geldautomaten / Mit Cash im Shop}}</ref>
 
* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: at their branches  
 
* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: at their branches  
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* {{Link|ING|ing.giro}}: for free at some of [https://www.ing.de/hilfe/geldautomatensuche/ ING's bank machines]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.ing.de/girokonto/kundenservice/ |quote= Kann ich auch Bargeld einzahlen? / Die Einzahlung von Bargeld (Scheine) ist auch an einigen unserer Geldautomaten möglich.}}</ref>
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* {{Link|ING|ing.giro}}: for free at some of [https://www.ing.de/hilfe/geldautomatensuche/ ING's bank machines]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.ing.de/girokonto/kundenservice/|quote=Kann ich auch Bargeld einzahlen? / Die Einzahlung von Bargeld (Scheine) ist auch an einigen unserer Geldautomaten möglich.}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|N26|n26}}: at shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://n26.com/en-de/cash26|quote=CASH26 is available at the following partner stores: …}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|N26|n26}}: at shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://n26.com/en-de/cash26|quote=CASH26 is available at the following partner stores: …}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Norisbank|norisbank}}: at Deutsche Bank cash deposit machines<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.norisbank.de/service/kontakt-und-wissen/haeufige-fragen/faq-automaten.html|quote= Wie kann ich Bargeld auf mein Girokonto einzahlen? / Sie haben an Einzahlautomaten der Deutschen Bank die Möglichkeit, kostenlos Bargeld auf Ihr Konto einzuzahlen.}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Norisbank|norisbank}}: at Deutsche Bank cash deposit machines<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.norisbank.de/service/kontakt-und-wissen/haeufige-fragen/faq-automaten.html|quote=Wie kann ich Bargeld auf mein Girokonto einzahlen? / Sie haben an Einzahlautomaten der Deutschen Bank die Möglichkeit, kostenlos Bargeld auf Ihr Konto einzuzahlen.}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|Postbank|postbank}}: at Postbank bank machines without fees<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.postbank.de/privatkunden/services/bargeld-und-automaten/transaktionen-am-geldautomaten/cash-recycler.html|quote=Mit der Einzahlfunktion an vielen unserer Geldautomaten sind Sie nicht an Öffnungszeiten gebunden.}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|Postbank|postbank}}: at Postbank bank machines without fees<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.postbank.de/privatkunden/services/bargeld-und-automaten/transaktionen-am-geldautomaten/cash-recycler.html|quote=Mit der Einzahlfunktion an vielen unserer Geldautomaten sind Sie nicht an Öffnungszeiten gebunden.}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|Targobank|targobank}}: at shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]; at [https://www.targobank.de/de/filialen/geldautomatensuche/index.html Targobank machines]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.targobank.de/de/filialen/geldautomatensuche/index.html|quote=Einzahlung (nur am Geldautomaten)}}</ref>
 
* {{AffLink|Targobank|targobank}}: at shops with [[/Viacash|Viacash]]; at [https://www.targobank.de/de/filialen/geldautomatensuche/index.html Targobank machines]<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.targobank.de/de/filialen/geldautomatensuche/index.html|quote=Einzahlung (nur am Geldautomaten)}}</ref>
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Banks with joint accounts allow two or more people to own and access the same account. An alternative to this are ''shared pockets'' or ''group vaults'' where each customer has their own account but can create ''pockets/vaults'' that can be access by other users.
 
Banks with joint accounts allow two or more people to own and access the same account. An alternative to this are ''shared pockets'' or ''group vaults'' where each customer has their own account but can create ''pockets/vaults'' that can be access by other users.
  
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: offers group vaults<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.revolut.com/en-DE/help/wealth/vaults/group-vaults/what-is-a-group-vault |quote= What is a Group Vault? }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: offers group vaults<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.revolut.com/en-DE/help/wealth/vaults/group-vaults/what-is-a-group-vault|quote=What is a Group Vault?}}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: offers shared pockets<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://press.vivid.money/tpost/n3h3brfnj1-vivid-money-introduces-shared-pockets-ev |quote= Each Vivid customer invited to a Pocket can connect both their own physical metal card and virtual Visa debit cards to Shared Pockets and make payments directly from them - no extra cards are required }}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: offers shared pockets<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://press.vivid.money/tpost/n3h3brfnj1-vivid-money-introduces-shared-pockets-ev|quote=Each Vivid customer invited to a Pocket can connect both their own physical metal card and virtual Visa debit cards to Shared Pockets and make payments directly from them - no extra cards are required}}</ref>
 
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=== Banks With Multiple Currencies ===
 
=== Banks With Multiple Currencies ===
  
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* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}: offers USB, GBP, CHF, PLN, BGN, DLL, SEK, CAD, TRL, CZK, RON, AED, AUD NOK, ZAR<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://together.bunq.com/d/45414-local-currencies/9 |quote= Receive, convert, hold and spend in your favorite currency … }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Bunq|bunq}}: offers USB, GBP, CHF, PLN, BGN, DLL, SEK, CAD, TRL, CZK, RON, AED, AUD NOK, ZAR<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://together.bunq.com/d/45414-local-currencies/9|quote=Receive, convert, hold and spend in your favorite currency …}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Lydia|lydia}}: offers EUR & GBP<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://support.lydia-app.com/l/en/article/acvagom7kq-accepted-currencies |quote= Two currencies are currently supported by Lydia accounts: you can send/receive either Euros (€) or Pounds Sterling (£). }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Lydia|lydia}}: offers EUR & GBP<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://support.lydia-app.com/l/en/article/acvagom7kq-accepted-currencies|quote=Two currencies are currently supported by Lydia accounts: you can send/receive either Euros (€) or Pounds Sterling (£).}}</ref>
 
* {{Link|Monese|monese}}: EUR, GBP and RON
 
* {{Link|Monese|monese}}: EUR, GBP and RON
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** GBP only when living in the UK<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360018666299-I-live-in-the-EEA-why-can-t-I-open-a-GBP-account- |quote= From Jan 1st 2021 we are temporarily suspending the creation of GBP accounts for customers outside of the UK }}</ref>
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** GBP only when living in the UK<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://support.monese.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360018666299-I-live-in-the-EEA-why-can-t-I-open-a-GBP-account-|quote=From Jan 1st 2021 we are temporarily suspending the creation of GBP accounts for customers outside of the UK}}</ref>
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** RON only with Romanian ID <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://monese.com/gr/de/blog/ron-accounts |quote= If you've got a Romania-issued ID, you can now open a new RON currency account, with a fully local Romanian account number (IBAN) and a RON debit card! }}</ref>
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** RON only with Romanian ID <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://monese.com/gr/de/blog/ron-accounts|quote=If you've got a Romania-issued ID, you can now open a new RON currency account, with a fully local Romanian account number (IBAN) and a RON debit card!}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: AUD, BGN, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, HUF, JPY, NOK, PLN, RON, SEK, USD, ZAR<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.revolut.com/help/adding-money/with-card/what-cards-and-currencies-are-supported |quote= You can add money to your Revolut account with a card in … }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: AUD, BGN, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, HUF, JPY, NOK, PLN, RON, SEK, USD, ZAR<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.revolut.com/help/adding-money/with-card/what-cards-and-currencies-are-supported|quote=You can add money to your Revolut account with a card in …}}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: up to 100+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|url=https://vivid.money/en-eu/compare/|date=2022-05-03|quote=Currencies in free separate pockets: Up to 40 currencies / Up to 107 currencies}}</ref>, but can be topped up only in EUR<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://expatwiki.org/index.php?title=Vivid_Money&action=edit&section=12 |quote= we currently don’t support SWIFT transfers or any network other than SEPA in Euros. }}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: up to 100+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|url=https://vivid.money/en-eu/compare/|date=2022-05-03|quote=Currencies in free separate pockets: Up to 40 currencies / Up to 107 currencies}}</ref>, but can be topped up only in EUR<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://expatwiki.org/index.php?title=Vivid_Money&action=edit&section=12|quote=we currently don’t support SWIFT transfers or any network other than SEPA in Euros.}}</ref>
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* [[Wise]]: 50+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://wise.com/help/articles/2897238/which-currencies-can-i-add-keep-and-receive-in-my-wise-account |quote= You can keep 50+ currencies in your account. }}</ref>
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* [[Wise]]: 50+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://wise.com/help/articles/2897238/which-currencies-can-i-add-keep-and-receive-in-my-wise-account|quote=You can keep 50+ currencies in your account.}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Yuh|yuh}}: CHF, USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, SEK, HKD, NOK, DKK, AED, SGD<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.yuh.com/en/pricing |quote= Bank transfers in Switzerland in 13 currencies}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Yuh|yuh}}: CHF, USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, SEK, HKD, NOK, DKK, AED, SGD<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.yuh.com/en/pricing|quote=Bank transfers in Switzerland in 13 currencies}}</ref>
  
 
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See also: [[/Brokers|List of German (Online) Brokers]].
 
See also: [[/Brokers|List of German (Online) Brokers]].
  
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* {{Link|1822direkt|1822direkt}}: free for the first 3 years<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.1822direkt.de/anlegen-depot/wertpapierdepot/ |quote= Kostenloses Depot für 3 Jahre* / Bereits ab 0,00 € handeln* }}</ref>
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* {{Link|1822direkt|1822direkt}}: free for the first 3 years<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.1822direkt.de/anlegen-depot/wertpapierdepot/|quote=Kostenloses Depot für 3 Jahre* / Bereits ab 0,00 € handeln*}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Commerzbank|commerzbank}}: free if you make at least one paid transaction per quarter <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.commerzbank.de/portal/de/privatkunden/sparen-anlegen/produkte/depotmodelle/depot-eroeffnen/depot-eroeffnen.html |quote=Die Depotführung ist kostenlos, sofern mindestens eine gebührenpflichtige Transaktion pro Quartal ausgeführt wird.}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Commerzbank|commerzbank}}: free if you make at least one paid transaction per quarter <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.commerzbank.de/portal/de/privatkunden/sparen-anlegen/produkte/depotmodelle/depot-eroeffnen/depot-eroeffnen.html|quote=Die Depotführung ist kostenlos, sofern mindestens eine gebührenpflichtige Transaktion pro Quartal ausgeführt wird.}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|comdirect|comdirect}}: free for the first 3 years<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.comdirect.de/depot/comdirect-depot.html |quote= Kostenlose Depotführung2: garantiert für volle 3 Jahre }}</ref>  
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* {{AffLink|comdirect|comdirect}}: free for the first 3 years<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.comdirect.de/depot/comdirect-depot.html|quote=Kostenlose Depotführung2: garantiert für volle 3 Jahre}}</ref>  
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* {{AffLink|Consorsbank|consorsbank}}: free <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.consorsbank.de/ev/Wertpapierhandel/Depot-Software/Wertpapierdepot |quote= kostenlose Depotführung }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Consorsbank|consorsbank}}: free <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.consorsbank.de/ev/Wertpapierhandel/Depot-Software/Wertpapierdepot|quote=kostenlose Depotführung}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|DKB|dkb}}: free, orders from €10 <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.dkb.de/privatkunden/broker/ |quote= kostenloses Depot und Verrechnungskonto / günstige Orders ab 10 Euro }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|DKB|dkb}}: free, orders from €10 <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.dkb.de/privatkunden/broker/|quote=kostenloses Depot und Verrechnungskonto / günstige Orders ab 10 Euro}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: 3 different offers<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.hypovereinsbank.de/hvb/privatkunden/geldanlage/depotmodelle |quote= Welches Depot für welchen Anlagetyp? }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Hypovereinsbank|hypovereinsbank}}: 3 different offers<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.hypovereinsbank.de/hvb/privatkunden/geldanlage/depotmodelle|quote=Welches Depot für welchen Anlagetyp?}}</ref>
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* {{Link|ING|ing.giro}}: free, savings plans from €1<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.ing.de/sparen-anlegen/direkt-depot/ |quote= Kostenlose Depotführung / Wertpapier-Sparpläne ab 1 Euro }}</ref>  
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* {{Link|ING|ing.giro}}: free, savings plans from €1<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.ing.de/sparen-anlegen/direkt-depot/|quote=Kostenlose Depotführung / Wertpapier-Sparpläne ab 1 Euro}}</ref>  
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* {{AffLink|Norisbank|norisbank}}: free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.norisbank.de/geldanlage/wertpapiere/depot.html |quote= 0,– Euro Depotführungsgebühren }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Norisbank|norisbank}}: free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.norisbank.de/geldanlage/wertpapiere/depot.html|quote=0,– Euro Depotführungsgebühren}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Openbank|openbank}}: fee 0.16%, minimum €12 per year<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.openbank.es/assets/static/de/pdf/Investments/Brokerage_Gebuehren_kurz_DE.pdf |quote= An Aktienmärkten handelbare Wertpapiere / 0,16% / 12,00 € }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Openbank|openbank}}: fee 0.16%, minimum €12 per year<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.openbank.es/assets/static/de/pdf/Investments/Brokerage_Gebuehren_kurz_DE.pdf|quote=An Aktienmärkten handelbare Wertpapiere / 0,16% / 12,00 €}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Postbank|postbank}}: free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.postbank.de/privatkunden/produkte/wertpapiere-sparen/wertpapiere/depot-eroeffnen.html |quote= 0,00 € Grundpreis }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Postbank|postbank}}: free<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.postbank.de/privatkunden/produkte/wertpapiere-sparen/wertpapiere/depot-eroeffnen.html|quote=0,00 € Grundpreis}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: free, fractional shares <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.revolut.com/help/wealth/stocks |quote= What is a fractional share? }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: free, fractional shares <ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.revolut.com/help/wealth/stocks|quote=What is a fractional share?}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Targobank|targobank}}: 4 different models<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.targobank.de/de/vermoegen/depot-modelle.html |quote= Welches Depot passt zu mir? }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Targobank|targobank}}: 4 different models<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.targobank.de/de/vermoegen/depot-modelle.html|quote=Welches Depot passt zu mir?}}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: free, fractional shares<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://vivid.money/en-eu/investments/stocks/ |quote= Commission-free fractional investing with no limits / There are no commissions or trade limits. }}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: free, fractional shares<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://vivid.money/en-eu/investments/stocks/|quote=Commission-free fractional investing with no limits / There are no commissions or trade limits.}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Yuh|yuh}}: free, fractional shares<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.yuh.com/en/features/invest |quote= At Yuh, you can trade all products in fractions and invest any amount you like in a share, starting at 25 CHF. }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Yuh|yuh}}: free, fractional shares<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.yuh.com/en/features/invest|quote=At Yuh, you can trade all products in fractions and invest any amount you like in a share, starting at 25 CHF.}}</ref>
  
 
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These accounts allow you to trade '''Bitcoin''' etc.
 
These accounts allow you to trade '''Bitcoin''' etc.
  
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* {{AffLink|Nuri|nuri}}: BTC & ETH, directly<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://nuri.com/cryptocurrency/ |quote= You own bitcoin directly from the Blockchain straight to your wallet. }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Nuri|nuri}}: BTC & ETH, directly<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://nuri.com/cryptocurrency/|quote=You own bitcoin directly from the Blockchain straight to your wallet.}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: 60+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.revolut.com/help/wealth/cryptocurrencies/getting-cryptocurrency-exposure/which-cryptocurrencies-are-supported-and-how-do-i-start-investing-in-cryptocurrencies |quote= You can buy/sell … }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Revolut|revolut}}: 60+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.revolut.com/help/wealth/cryptocurrencies/getting-cryptocurrency-exposure/which-cryptocurrencies-are-supported-and-how-do-i-start-investing-in-cryptocurrencies|quote=You can buy/sell …}}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: 150+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://vivid.money/en-eu/investments/crypto/ |quote= Buy 150+ crypto coins }}</ref>
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* [[Vivid Money]]: 150+ currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://vivid.money/en-eu/investments/crypto/|quote=Buy 150+ crypto coins}}</ref>
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* {{Link|Yuh|yuh}}: 26 currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.yuh.com/en/support/faq |quote= Which investment products can I trade with Yuh? }}</ref>
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* {{Link|Yuh|yuh}}: 26 currencies<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.yuh.com/en/support/faq|quote=Which investment products can I trade with Yuh?}}</ref>
  
 
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These accounts will pay you for signing up.
 
These accounts will pay you for signing up.
  
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* {{Link|1822direkt|1822direkt}}: €25 or €75 bonus (depending on account type) if you receive 3 salary payments of min. €1000 each within the first 6 months<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.1822direkt.de/fileadmin/Home/Dokumente/PDF/Girokonto/Teilnahmebedingungen_fuer_die_Girokonto-Praemien.pdf |quote= Sie erhalten eine Gutschrift von 25 €, wenn … }}</ref>
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* {{Link|1822direkt|1822direkt}}: €25 or €75 bonus (depending on account type) if you receive 3 salary payments of min. €1000 each within the first 6 months<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.1822direkt.de/fileadmin/Home/Dokumente/PDF/Girokonto/Teilnahmebedingungen_fuer_die_Girokonto-Praemien.pdf|quote=Sie erhalten eine Gutschrift von 25 €, wenn …}}</ref>
  
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* {{AffLink|Commerzbank|commerzbank}} : €50 welcome bonus if you send or receive 5 payments per month of min. €25 (salary, providers etc.) and agree to sales calls<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.commerzbank.de/portal/de/privatkunden/konten-karten/produkte/kostenloses-girokonto/kostenloses-girokonto.html#startpraemie |quote= Wie erhalte ich die 50€ Startprämie? }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Commerzbank|commerzbank}} : €50 welcome bonus if you send or receive 5 payments per month of min. €25 (salary, providers etc.) and agree to sales calls<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.commerzbank.de/portal/de/privatkunden/konten-karten/produkte/kostenloses-girokonto/kostenloses-girokonto.html#startpraemie|quote=Wie erhalte ich die 50€ Startprämie?}}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Norisbank|norisbank}}: €50 welcome bonus if you use their account switching service<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.norisbank.de/girokonto/privatkunden/top-girokonto.html?kid=e.8.10.28.14.3&wt_financeads=1&s_id=723442754X28143C12710649TShttps://berlincheap.com/bonus-banking/#kontowechselservice |quote= Beim Abschluss unseres Top-Girokontos erhalten Sie eine Prämie in Höhe von 50 Euro … }}</ref>
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* {{AffLink|Norisbank|norisbank}}: €50 welcome bonus if you use their account switching service<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.norisbank.de/girokonto/privatkunden/top-girokonto.html?kid=e.8.10.28.14.3&wt_financeads=1&s_id=723442754X28143C12710649TShttps://berlincheap.com/bonus-banking/#kontowechselservice|quote=Beim Abschluss unseres Top-Girokontos erhalten Sie eine Prämie in Höhe von 50 Euro …}}</ref>
 
* [[Vivid Money]]: €40 in cashback, if you  
 
* [[Vivid Money]]: €40 in cashback, if you  
 
** make 3 in-store card payments of at least €10 each
 
** make 3 in-store card payments of at least €10 each
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=== [[Vivid Money]] ===
 
=== [[Vivid Money]] ===
  
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* accepts many documents for account opening] (incl. UA passport)<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://help.vivid.money/en/articles/4159457-how-do-i-verify-my-identity-and-what-document-can-i-use |quote= How do I verify my identity and what document can I use? }}</ref>
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* accepts many documents for account opening] (incl. UA passport)<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://help.vivid.money/en/articles/4159457-how-do-i-verify-my-identity-and-what-document-can-i-use|quote=How do I verify my identity and what document can I use?}}</ref>
 
* support in 5 languages
 
* support in 5 languages
 
* free / no monthly fees
 
* free / no monthly fees
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=== Nuri ===
 
=== Nuri ===
  
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* accepts many documents for account opening] (incl. UA 🇺🇦 passport)<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://nuri.com/supported-nationalities/ |quote= Nuri is available for residents of the European Economic Area (incl. Switzerland and UK) and accepts identification documents from 70+ nationalities. }}</ref>
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* accepts many documents for account opening] (incl. UA 🇺🇦 passport)<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://nuri.com/supported-nationalities/|quote=Nuri is available for residents of the European Economic Area (incl. Switzerland and UK) and accepts identification documents from 70+ nationalities.}}</ref>
 
* support in English
 
* support in English
 
* free / no monthly fees
 
* free / no monthly fees
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=== Revolut ===
 
=== Revolut ===
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* accepts many documents for account opening<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://www.revolut.com/help/profile-plan/verifying-identity/what-countries-are-supported |quote= We are currently only supporting legal residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. }}</ref>
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* accepts many documents for account opening<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://www.revolut.com/help/profile-plan/verifying-identity/what-countries-are-supported|quote=We are currently only supporting legal residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.}}</ref>
 
* support in 24 languages
 
* support in 24 languages
 
* free / no monthly fees
 
* free / no monthly fees
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* Visa debit card for €5.99 one-time delivery fee<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url= https://assets.revolut.com/legal/terms/EN%20Personal%20Fees%20UAB%20Old.pdf |quote= £4.99 or currency equivalent for standard delivery }}</ref>
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* Visa debit card for €5.99 one-time delivery fee<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-05-03|url=https://assets.revolut.com/legal/terms/EN%20Personal%20Fees%20UAB%20Old.pdf|quote=£4.99 or currency equivalent for standard delivery}}</ref>
 
* IBAN from Lithuania 🇱🇹
 
* IBAN from Lithuania 🇱🇹
 
{{AffLink|Open a Revolut account|revolut}}
 
{{AffLink|Open a Revolut account|revolut}}

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When living in Germany, having a German Bank Account (or a Euro currency account) can be useful. Here's a list of accounts for people having an address in Germany. For some banks, having a registered address is not necessary.

This article covers accounts for individuals, also called current account or giro account (Girokonto). The list may not be complete, so feel free to add missing banks.

For other account types, see

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a German bank account?

In this article, German bank account means an account that has an account number (IBAN) starting with DE….

Do I need a German or a Euro bank account?

To pay rent and most bills or receive salary, you usually need an account that can send and receive SEPA transfers in EUR.

So your bank account does not need to be from Germany. It must only be able to send and receive SEPA transfers in EUR. Many accounts from other EU and EEA countries can do that.

However, some companies and authorities have problems using non-German account number (IBAN). This is illegal but it may happen. Then, a German account is more convenient.

Which type of bank account can I use as a freelancer?

To receive income from freelancing or your business, you usually need a business bank. Banks listed here are for individuals who want to receive their salary from being an employee, their scholarship or similar.

Do I get interest on my money?

On giro accounts in Germany, you usually do not get interests paid out. For such offers, check the List of German Savings Accounts.

What do I need to open a German bank account?

This varies from bank to bank. However, these things are common:

  • You always need prove your identity, e.g. with a passport or national ID card.
  • You often need give an address, so that the bank can send you a credit or debit card.
  • Sometimes, you need to show your registration (Anmeldung)
  • Some banks want to see your income and credit history. (E.g. DKB[1] is known to be picky.)

See also: Banks Recommended for Foreigners.

Which bank is the best for me?

A bank that

  • speaks your language. There many offers with support in English or even more languages.
  • has free cash withdrawals. While all supermarkets already allow card payments, you will still need to use cash at smaller shops, cafés, restaurants or food trucks.
  • has no monthly fees. There are so many banks even without fees, so you don't need to pick one that costs money.
  • lets you sign up with our documents. If you don't have an registered address (Anmeldung) yet, this can be difficult.

See also: Banks Recommended for Foreigners.

Lists of Banks for Individuals (Girokonto)

Banks With English Support

  • Bunq[1], speaks also: Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Commerzbank[1] (online banking, after signup)
  • Deutsche Bank (online banking, after signup)
  • Insha
  • Lydia
  • Monese, speaks also: Bulgarian, Czech, German, Estonian, Spanish, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
  • N26[1], speaks also: French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Nuri[1]
  • Revolut, speaks also: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish
  • Tomorrow[1]
  • Vivid Money, speaks also: French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Wise, speaks also: Chinese, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
  • Yuh

Banks With German Account Number (IBAN)

Banks With No Monthly Fees

… if you receive money on it regularly

… for young people

Banks With Free Cash Withdrawals

… at bank machines worldwide

… at bank machines in €-zone / EEA

… at bank machines of the bank's network

…at shops

Banks with Cash Deposits

These banks allow you to top-up your account with cash.

Banks With Joint Accounts

Banks with joint accounts allow two or more people to own and access the same account. An alternative to this are shared pockets or group vaults where each customer has their own account but can create pockets/vaults that can be access by other users.

Banks For Children

Banks with joint accounts allow two or more people to own and access the same account. An alternative to this are shared pockets or group vaults where each customer has their own account but can create pockets/vaults that can be access by other users.

Banks With Multiple Currencies

  • Bunq[1]: offers USB, GBP, CHF, PLN, BGN, DLL, SEK, CAD, TRL, CZK, RON, AED, AUD NOK, ZAR[24]
  • Lydia: offers EUR & GBP[25]
  • Monese: EUR, GBP and RON
    • GBP only when living in the UK[26]
    • RON only with Romanian ID [27]
  • Revolut: AUD, BGN, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, HUF, JPY, NOK, PLN, RON, SEK, USD, ZAR[28]
  • Vivid Money: up to 100+ currencies[29], but can be topped up only in EUR[30]
  • Wise: 50+ currencies[31]
  • Yuh: CHF, USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, SEK, HKD, NOK, DKK, AED, SGD[32]

Banks With A Broker

These accounts allow you to trade shares and funds / ETFs. The term in German is usually Depot.

See also: List of German (Online) Brokers.

Banks With Crypto Currencies

These accounts allow you to trade Bitcoin etc.

Banks With Bonuses

These accounts will pay you for signing up.

  • 1822direkt: €25 or €75 bonus (depending on account type) if you receive 3 salary payments of min. €1000 each within the first 6 months[51]
  • Commerzbank[1] : €50 welcome bonus if you send or receive 5 payments per month of min. €25 (salary, providers etc.) and agree to sales calls[52]
  • Norisbank[1]: €50 welcome bonus if you use their account switching service[53]
  • Vivid Money: €40 in cashback, if you
    • make 3 in-store card payments of at least €10 each
    • on 3 different days
    • within 90 days of opening your account.

Comparisons of Banks

These finance services compare current bank account options on the market and let you filter the list by specific features:

Banks for Individuals Compared

Banks for Students Compared

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