Account

In BaFin’s account comparison, the term “account” refers to a payment account for consumers, e.g. a current account or a basic account under the Payment Accounts Act (ZKG). The comparison does not cover other types of accounts, such as business accounts or call deposit accounts.

You can find general information about current accounts on BaFin’s website.

You can find general information about basic payment accounts on BaFin’s website.