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How to Pay an Invoice by Scanning a QR Code (Girocode) in Your Banking App Guide

How to Pay an Invoice by Scanning a QR Code (Girocode) in Your Banking App

Step-by-step guide to paying an invoice by scanning its QR code (Girocode) in your banking app, safely and easily.

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Ingrid Schneider · 22 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Schufa shadow database: what the data scandal means for your finances Market commentary

Schufa shadow database: what the data scandal means for your finances

NDR and Süddeutsche Zeitung reveal Schufa keeps outdated data on 68 million people. What it means for your loan, mortgage and bank account.

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Lukas Hoffmann · 19 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
How to Pay Contactless with Your Bank Card at the Checkout Guide

How to Pay Contactless with Your Bank Card at the Checkout

A calm guide: how to pay contactless with your bank card, when the PIN is needed, and how to check your receipt. No jargon.

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Ingrid Schneider · 19 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
BGH Ruling on Bonus Savings Plans: What It Means for Sparkasse Customers Market commentary

BGH Ruling on Bonus Savings Plans: What It Means for Sparkasse Customers

The BGH ruled on Praemiensparen bonus savings deals on 9 July 2026. Here is what Sparkasse customers should do now to reclaim unpaid interest.

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Lukas Hoffmann · 16 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Set Up a Standing Order for Recurring Payments in Your Banking App Guide

Set Up a Standing Order for Recurring Payments in Your Banking App

Set up a standing order for rent and other recurring payments in your bank app — step by step, explained simply, with TAN and fraud protection tips.

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Ingrid Schneider · 16 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Phishing Wave Hits Sparkasse: What Quishing Means for You Market commentary

Phishing Wave Hits Sparkasse: What Quishing Means for You

Sparkasse, Volksbank and Postbank warn of phishing and QR-code fraud (quishing). Learn how to protect yourself and elderly relatives right now.

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Lukas Hoffmann · 13 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
How One-Time SMS Codes Work for Online Payments Guide

How One-Time SMS Codes Work for Online Payments

What is the SMS code for online card payments, how do you enter it, and why must no one ever ask for it by phone? Explained simply for beginners.

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Ingrid Schneider · 13 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
German Court Ruling: Why Banks Cannot Simply Freeze Your Account Market commentary

German Court Ruling: Why Banks Cannot Simply Freeze Your Account

Germany's top court ruled banks cannot freeze accounts without justification. What the March 2026 ruling means for your rights as a bank customer.

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Lukas Hoffmann · 10 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
How to Set Up Transaction Notifications in Your Banking App Guide

How to Set Up Transaction Notifications in Your Banking App

Know right away when your card is used to pay: a simple step-by-step guide to switching on transaction notifications in your banking app.

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Ingrid Schneider · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
How to Make a Transfer in Your Banking App, Step by Step Guide

How to Make a Transfer in Your Banking App, Step by Step

Send money with your bank app: from logging in to approving. Explained simply for beginners — with IBAN, amount, TAN and fraud protection.

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Ingrid Schneider · 5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Call Money Accounts in Summer 2026 — Best Rates Compared Market commentary

Call Money Accounts in Summer 2026 — Best Rates Compared

Up to 3.8% per year: the best call money account offers in Germany in summer 2026 compared. Avoid the promotional rate trap and maximise your savings.

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Klaus Fischer · 4 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
New EU Consumer Credit Directive CCD2: What Changes in Germany from November 2026 Market commentary

New EU Consumer Credit Directive CCD2: What Changes in Germany from November 2026

The new EU Consumer Credit Directive CCD2 takes effect in Germany on 20 November 2026. What changes for loans, overdrafts and Buy Now Pay Later? Explained.

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Klaus Fischer · 1 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
ECB Raises Rates in June 2026: What Savers and Borrowers Need to Know Market commentary

ECB Raises Rates in June 2026: What Savers and Borrowers Need to Know

The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points on 11 June 2026. What it means for your savings account, fixed deposits and loans — explained.

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BankSorter · 29 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Germany Replaces Riester — What the New Altersvorsorgedepot Means for Savers Market commentary

Germany Replaces Riester — What the New Altersvorsorgedepot Means for Savers

Germany replaces Riester from 2027 with the Altersvorsorgedepot: ETF-based savings, up to €540 state subsidy per year, and a 1% cost cap. What savers need to know now.

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BankSorter · 28 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Recognise and Report Bank Fraud — How to Protect Your Account in Germany Market commentary

Recognise and Report Bank Fraud — How to Protect Your Account in Germany

Recognise bank fraud: typical scam methods, clear warning signs and what to do immediately if you're affected. Protect your account in Germany.

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BankSorter · 6 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

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