Vivid Money

Vivid Money is an online bank from Germany. It offers English support and does not require Anmeldung to open an account. There is no monthly fee for the standard account.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which documents do I need to open an account?

• a supported ID or passport
  • see here the current list
  • (note: passports from Ukraine 🇺🇦 are accepted)
• You do not need an Anmeldung.

How is my money protected?

• Vivid is supported by solarisBank, which holds a German banking license, so your money (up to €100,000) is protected by the German Einlagensicherung.
• So even if Vivid goes bankrupt, your money will be safe, guaranteed by the German state.

How much does Vivid cost?

• Opening and keeping the account is always free. (So even if you stop using it, you can keep it, without paying anything.)
• Paying with the Visa card is always free, no matter if in EUR or another currency. Even better, when paying abroad, the will show you immediately the price in the foreign currency and in EUR, too. So you can see better how much you paid.

How can I withdraw cash?

• You can use any machine, in Germany or abroad.
• Withdrawing cash at bank machines is free up to €200 per month.
• If you withdraw money, it must be €50 or more per withdrawal. If you withdraw more or less than these limits, you pay 3% (but not less than €1).

Which card do I get with Vivid?

• If you top up your account with €200, you get a free VISA debit card (made from metal), sent to you home by mail.
• Additionally, you get a virtual Visa card for free.
• And both cards, you can "freeze" (=block) and unfreeze in the app with one tap.
• This makes the virtual card an ideal tool for online payments: Keep it always frozen, and only unfreeze it when you make an online purchase. This way, even if the card number gets stolen/hacked, it cannot be used.

What account number (IBAN) do I get?

• You get a German account number (IBAN).

What transactions can I make & receive?

• You can make and receive any SEPA transactions.
• For example, with Vivid you can:
  • receive salary from your job
  • pay rent to your landlord.

In which language can I use Vivid?

• The app and the customer support are available in:
  • English 🇬🇧
  • French 🇫🇷
  • German 🇩🇪
  • Italian 🇮🇹
  • Spanish 🇪🇸
• Customer support is available via chat in the app.
• Their first reply comes usually after 5 to 30 minutes.

How can I deposit cash?

• You cannot deposit cash onto your Vivid account.
• To top up your account, you can only send SEPA transfers.

Can I also save money? Can I invest into shares & ETFs?

• Yes, kind of.
• You can buy fractional shares from more than 1000 US and EU companies and ETFs, without any transaction fees and no minimum investment.
• However, different than at actual brokers, you do not directly own your shares & ETFs. They are bought by a partner of Vivid (called CM Equity AG) and then linked to your investment pocket. (That's how Vivid can offer this without any transaction fees.)
• Also, should their partner go bankrupt, your money is still protected (90% of it, up to €20,000).

Can I buy Bitcoin and other crypto currencies?

• Yes, you can invest into many popular crypto currencies, as Bitcoin, Ethereum etc.

Is there a bonus for new customers?

• Currently, you get €20 after doing all the steps from here.

Alternatives

• There are more EUR bank accounts from Germany.

More Reviews

• Video review by BerlinCheap.com

Open a Vivid bank account

1. Click here and enter your phone number
2. Download the Vivid app:
   • Android or
   • iPhone.
3. Open the app and create a new account with the same phone number.
4. Do the video verification in the app. You will have a video call with an agent and during the call you will need to show your ID card or passport.
5. Put at least €200 on the account (e.g. make a SEPA transfer to your Vivid IBAN account number).
6. Wait until your Visa card arrives per mail. It should take around 3-5 business days.

To get the signup bonus, do also this:

• on 3 different days,
• with your new Vivid Visa card,
• spend each time at least €10 in a store or supermarket,
• within 90 days of opening your account.
• Your bonus should then arrive in max. 3 business days.