How to open a German bank account
A simple step-by-step guide on how to open a bank account in Germany. Open an online Germany bank account and documents required to open a German Bank account
Read MoreInternational money transfer from German account
Want to send back money home? You can make an international money transfer from your German account. Depending on where you want your money sent, you have different options to use for an international money transfer.
Within the EU: SEPA Credit Transfer
Within the EU, including Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, a simple enough SEPA or an EU standard transfers, so that the amount to the bank account will be credited to the recipient. The forms are similar to those of a domestic transfer to be filled in the same way: receiver including bank account details, amount, purpose, and together with the bank account holder.
A SEPA transfer form translated into English is provided below for reference.
SEPA €uro Überweisung Form – Translated in English
Would like to know the fees for transferring money-IN to my account from a US bank.