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Market commentary
Record Corporate Insolvencies in Germany: What It Means for Your Loan
Large corporate insolvencies in Germany hit a new record in 2026. Here's why banks are tightening lending standards - and what it means for borrowers and savers.
Guide
How to Change the Language of Your Banking App
A step-by-step guide to changing your banking app's language - either directly in the app or through your phone's system language. Written in plain language, no prior experience needed.
Market commentary
German Inflation Jumps to 2.9%: What It Means for Savers
German inflation rose to 2.9% in August 2026. Here's what it means for savings accounts, deposits and loans, and what consumers should check now.
Guide
How to Contact Your Bank's Customer Service in the Banking App
A step-by-step guide to reaching your bank's customer service directly from the banking app – via chat, message, or callback, with no need to search online.
Market commentary
Postbank Phishing Scam With a 24-Hour Deadline: Why Real Banks Never Pressure You Like This
Germany's consumer protection agency warns of BestSign phishing emails targeting Postbank customers and spoofed calls impersonating Sparkasse. What happened, why it works, and how to stay safe.
Guide
How to Set Up a PIN Code for Your Banking App
A step-by-step guide to setting up a PIN code (app passcode) for your banking app - explained simply, no prior experience needed.
Market commentary
Volksbank BRAWO Crisis: What Its Deposit Guarantee Means for You
Volksbank BRAWO needs millions in support from its rescue fund. Here is what German cooperative deposit protection actually means for your money.
Guide
How to Remove an Old Phone From Your Banking App
A simple, step-by-step guide to removing an old or unused phone from the list of devices connected to your banking app - explained in plain, everyday language.
Market commentary
ECB Set to Raise Rates Again as Germany's Economy Stalls
Strong eurozone data is pushing the ECB toward another rate hike in September 2026, even as Germany's economy stalls. Here's what it means for savers and borrowers.
Guide
How to Change Your Bank Card PIN in the App
A simple, step-by-step guide to changing your bank card PIN right in your banking app – no branch or ATM visit needed. Includes tips to avoid scams.
Market commentary
BaFin Now Oversees AI in German Banks: What It Means for You
Since August 2026, Germany's regulator BaFin has been supervising how banks use AI - from chatbots to credit scoring. Here's what changes for customers and what to watch for.
Guide
How to Block Your Bank Card if You Lose It
Lost your card? Learn how to block it right away in your banking app, understand the difference from just pausing payments, and what to do next - including Germany's emergency block hotline 116 116.
Market commentary
N26 Launches Wero: What IBAN-Free Payments Mean for Your Account
N26 has introduced the European payment service Wero: send money without an IBAN, just a phone number. What this means for your account and your safety.
Guide
How to Set Up the TAN Procedure (pushTAN) in Your Banking App
A step-by-step guide for beginners: how to activate pushTAN in your banking app, from login to your first confirmed test transfer.
Market commentary
Counterfeit Money Report 2026: Why Fake 100-Euro Notes Are Rising
Germany's Bundesbank reports less counterfeit money overall, but fake 100-euro notes surged 61%. What that means for your cash and your finances.
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