German Banks with English Service in Germany

Looking for an English speaking bank in Germany? Having trouble with German online banking? Although few in number, there are some banks which offer English banking service in Germany. Below is a list of German banks with English service.

Deutsche bank

This is the bank most of the English speakers use for sake of convenience. However the convenience comes at a price. Most of the branches has English speaking staff for international clients. It also offers online banking portal in English along with an English speaking phone banking service. But for the basic bank account, Deutsche bank charges €4.90 per month, irrespective of your monthly deposit. However, exception applies if you are a student as a student bank account is free of charge.

  • English speaking staff
  • English online banking website
  • English phone hotline during normal working hours on weekdays
  • €4.90 per month

 

Commerzbank

One of the big banks in Germany, you will most likely find English speaking staff at the bank. You may need an appointment to meet with the staff to open an account but you can avoid it by applying for an account online.

Apply for Commerzbank account with English internet banking website

Targobank

Formerly Citibank, this bank also provides an English online banking website. It also has bank branches

  • Free Bank account, but requires a monthly deposit such as a salary account. The amount of deposit depends on the type of account you need 600 € for an online only bank account to €2000 for a bank account with more services.
  • English internet banking website
  • Free cash via ATMs all cash pool
  • Free securities account
  • for more information read here

Apply for a Targobank account with  English internet banking

Number 26

A new bank on the list and provides the most modern facilities, this bank is competing for one of the top spots. This is suggested for customers who are new in Germany. Since the bank does not check the credit score from the credit agency, it provides an account to almost all customers irrespective of their score. The current account of Number26 is a modern free account at Wirecard Bank which is subject to German deposit insurance.  Number26 account is also called a smartphone account as it allows using the account using the smartphone. Currently there is a waiting list if you apply directly, but the you can escape the waiting list if you register from the below link.

  • Free Checking account with Modern banking facilites
  • Free Worldwide cash withdrawal using Mastercard – no transaction charges also
  • No Credit score checking or Schufa recorded
  • Smartphone app settings (lock card / unlock with just one click)
  • English online banking and banking app
  • English website and support
  • All transactions in real time on the smartphone and the desktop at a glance
  • Free Transfer in real time
  • The account opening is the fastest in Europe – in just 8 minutes via Smartphone or online
  • for more information read here

Apply for Number26 bank account