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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of German Bank Accounts}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of German Bank Accounts}} | ||
| − | == When do I need a German bank account? == | + | == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) == |
| + | === 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? == | + | === 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 20:05, 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