Money & Banking
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Money & Banking
The official currency in Germany is the Euro (€). In Germany, it is particularly common to pay in cash and it is often not possible to pay small amounts with a credit card.
For MBS participants who intend on staying in Germany for a longer period of time, opening a bank account in Germany is a convenient option. Several bills can often only be paid by bank transfer, e.g. the monthly rent, internet, or telephone bill.
In some cases, a special bank account – called a 'Sperrkonto' – is required when applying for a visa to prove adequate funds are available for the whole intended stay in Germany.
More information on money and banking in Germany is abailable here.
Good to know
- …that monthly or annual fees usually apply to bank accounts. Some banks, however, offer special deals for students younger than 30 years, e.g. a special account ("Junges Konto") that is free of charge
- …that MBS participants may have their mail sent to the MBS address in light of possible frequent changes of a dorm or student residence address.
- …that it may be necessary to open a "Sperrkonto" – a secured bank account with German bank providers, e.g Deutsche Bank for visa application purposes
- …that "cash is still king" for most daily life transactions in Germany
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