Money | Finances A4
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Apply for child benefits online
Anyone with a child under the age of 25 who lives with them has the right to “Kindergeld”,
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Lost a Credit card or debit card?
If you lose a debit card or a credit card, you should block your card immediately.
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What is a „Mahnung“
A Mahnung (Eng. Demand note) is the creditor’s request to comply with the contract.
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What is a “Dispo-Kredit”?
The so-called “Dispositions-Kredit” or short Dispo is a credit that the bank can grant for a current account.
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Different types of bank accounts
There are two main types of bank accounts in Germany: the Girokonto and the Sparbuch. In the case of a…
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Potential costs of money withdrawal
If you withdraw money at an ATM machine of your own bank account it usually doesn’t cost anything.
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Rent deposit
Somebody who signs a lease and moves into a new apartment often has to pay
