German Banks with English Service in Germany

Looking for a best German bank for English speakers or a German bank with English language online banking? Although few in number, here are some English banks which offer English language bank service in Germany.

Below is a list of best German banks for English speakers with online banking and service in English.

Deutsche Bank

This is the go-to bank of the English speakers as it provides a German bank account with English customer service.

However, the convenience comes at a price. Most of the branches have 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, the exception applies if you are a student as a student bank account is free of charge.

For Deutschebank customer service in English, click here

  • English customer service (staff at the bank – make an appointment)
  • English online banking website
  • English speaking phone hotline ((+49) 069-910 10039 – (Mon – Fri) 08:00-22:00)
  • €4.90 per month

Open a Deutschebank account

N26

Formerly called Number26, this bank provides modern facilities and is competing for one of the top spots. We suggest N26 as it is one of the best German banks with a free german bank account for English speaking customers new to Germany as it provides English language customer support. In addition to English language support, you can also have support in one of the other languages such as Italian, Spanish, French and of course German.

Since N26 is an online-only bank (i.e., N26 does not have bank branches), the bank account can be used with a smartphone or internet banking.

  • Free Checking account with Modern banking facilities
  • Free Worldwide cash withdrawal using Mastercard – no transaction charges also
  • 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

Commerzbank

Commerzbank is one of the big banks in Germany and you will most likely find English speaking staff at the bank. However, you may need an appointment to meet with the staff to open an account. This can be avoided if you apply online.

For the 24 hours Commerzbank helpline/hotline in English language phone support, click here

Apply for Commerzbank account with English internet banking website

Targobank

Formerly part of Citibank, Targobank is now a separate entity. English speakers can still switch your online banking to English from German, however, this bank no longer provides English language hotline or bank staff.

Targobank login option can be switched between English and German using a tab on top of your your login page.

  • Free Bank account, but requires a monthly deposit such as a salary account.
  • English language 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