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However, some companies and authorities have '''problems using non-German IBAN'''. This is illegal but it may happen. Then, a German account is more convenient.
 
However, some companies and authorities have '''problems using non-German IBAN'''. This is illegal but it may happen. Then, a German account is more convenient.
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== Lists of Bank Accounts ==
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=== Bank accounts with German IBAN ===
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== Comparisons of Bank Accounts ==
 
== Comparisons of Bank Accounts ==
 
These finance services compare current bank accounts on the market and let you filter the list by specific features:
 
These finance services compare current bank accounts on the market and let you filter the list by specific features:
  
* '''[https://tools.financeads.net/girokontorechner.php?tp=dif&wf=35819&ntpl=responsive&h=1 Comparison by FinanceAds]*'''
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* [https://tools.financeads.net/girokontorechner.php?tp=dif&wf=35819&ntpl=responsive&h=1 Comparison by FinanceAds]*
* '''[https://vergleiche.financequality.net/12857/22391/ Comparison by FinanceQuality]*'''
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* [https://vergleiche.financequality.net/12857/22391/ Comparison by FinanceQuality]*
  
 
== More Banking Overviews ==
 
== More Banking Overviews ==

Revision as of 17:31, 31 January 2022

When living in Germany, having a German Bank Account (or an account for Euros) can be very useful. Here's a list of them by features.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a German bank account?

In this article, German bank account are accounts that have an account number (IBAN) starting with DE….

Do I need a German or 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 necessarily 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 IBAN. This is illegal but it may happen. Then, a German account is more convenient.

Lists of Bank Accounts

Bank accounts with German IBAN

Comparisons of Bank Accounts

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

More Banking Overviews

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