VAT Number, Rates and Registration in Germany
What is the VAT number?
The VAT number in Germany is used to identify you when making payments to...
Easy international transfers
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Best 10 Facts – Money and Banking in Germany
If you’ve just moved to Germany for long term or only temporarily, you will need at least some basic knowledge about bank accounts, online...
Money transfers Germany
A specific form (Überweisungformular) is required to transfer money directly from one bank account to another. If you receive bills with a preprinted Überweisungsauftrag...
EC cards and credit cards, ATMs
An EC card is a Euro-Cheque card with a 4-digit personal PIN number which is issued by your bank and can be used to...
German banks
Where to manage your finances
In Germany there are a big number of banks and Sparkassen (savings banks). Banks are private institutions. The local public...
How To Open a Bank Account in Germany
In Germany opening a bank account is a simple process. Besides your national identification document you often need to show some proof of a...
