Helping Expats Navigate German Banking
We're a team of expats who've been through the process ourselves. Our mission is to make banking in Germany simple and stress-free for newcomers.
Our Story
When we first moved to Germany, opening a bank account was one of the most confusing parts of getting settled. Which banks accept English speakers? What's a SCHUFA? Do I need an Anmeldung first?
After countless hours of research and trial and error, we decided to share what we learned. BankExpat was born to help other internationals avoid the same headaches we experienced.
Today, we've helped over 10,000 expats find the right bank for their needs. Our comparisons are based on real experiences, thorough research, and regular updates to ensure accuracy.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do at Banks in Germany.
Transparency
We clearly disclose affiliate relationships and never let them influence our recommendations.
Expat-First
All our content is created specifically for English-speaking internationals in Germany.
Community Driven
We regularly incorporate feedback from our readers to improve our guides and comparisons.
How We Make Money
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on our site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you open an account through our links, at no extra cost to you.
This is how we keep BankExpat free and running. However, we want to be clear: our recommendations are never influenced by affiliate partnerships. We recommend banks we genuinely believe are good options for expats.
We regularly review banks that don't have affiliate programs if they're worth recommending. Our primary goal is to help you find the right bank, not to maximize our earnings.
Get in Touch
Have questions, suggestions, or want to share your experience? We'd love to hear from you.