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Sperrkonto · blocked account

An account into which you pay the money for a year of living before the visa; only a fixed amount can be withdrawn each month. The main way to prove your funds for a student visa.

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  1. Blocked account (Sperrkonto)
    Overview
  2. EDUBAO
    Blocked account

    The lowest fees of the three by the providers' tariffs. The account is not with a German bank — check that your consulate accepts it.

  3. Expatrio
    Blocked account

    An online provider from Berlin: the blocked account is held with the partner bank UniCredit, and the amount can be transferred in parts. The Value Package adds health and travel insurance.

  4. Fintiba
    Blocked account

    An online blocked-account provider: the account is opened with a licensed German bank and the money is protected by the German deposit guarantee. Fintiba Plus adds health insurance.

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  1. Sperrkonto
    blocked account

    An account into which you pay the money for a year of living before the visa; only a fixed amount can be withdrawn each month. The main way to prove your funds for a student visa.

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