Money in Germany

Banking & Finance

From opening your first Girokonto to getting a mortgage. We review the best providers for expats.

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Private Banking

Everyday Banking & Student Life

Getting paid, paying rent, and managing your daily life in Germany starts here. Discover how to open an account without an Anmeldung, or secure your Blocked Account for the embassy.

Expats & Employees

Compare Accounts Opening Guide

International Students

Free Student Accounts Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)

Key Features to Look For

No Anmeldung RequiredDigital banks allow you to open an account with just a passport and a temporary shipping address.
100% English AppsAvoid translation errors by using banking apps that are built for an international audience.
Free Monthly MaintenanceStudents and employees with regular salary deposits usually pay €0 per month.

Special Focus

Banking for Freelancers & Companies

Running a business in Germany requires specific financial tools. From automated tax reserves for solo-professionals to solving the "GmbH i.G." bottleneck for startups.

Solo-Freelancers

Compare Accounts Tax Guide

Companies (GmbH / UG)

Compare Accounts Setup Guide

Key Features to Look For

Automated VAT SpacesAutomatically reserve 19% of incoming payments so you never spend the state's money.
DATEV InterfaceDirectly export transactions to your tax advisor to reduce accounting fees by up to 50%.
Fast "i.G." OnboardingDigital banks allow you to deposit share capital in 48 hours instead of 4 weeks.

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Money in Germany

Banking & Finance

Everyday Banking & Student Life

Expats & Employees

International Students

Key Features to Look For

Banking for Freelancers & Companies

Solo-Freelancers

Companies (GmbH / UG)

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