Looking for a German Blocked Account for your visa application?

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Why choose the Fintiba Blocked Account?

With the launch of our online blocked account solution in 2017, Fintiba was the first company to digitise and thus revolutionise this previously manual and time-consuming account opening process.

Find out what are the other benefits you get with Fintiba versus other blocked account providers.

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  The Fintiba Blocked Account  

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Other Blocked Account Providers

Blocked account at a German bank X
Accepted by all German authorities
Account opened in your own name
Fully digital process from the start
Blocking confirmation issued automatically
Step-by-step guidance in a mobile app X
Multilingual customer support X
Account opening in under 24 hours X
Integrated health insurance offer X
Free travel health insurance in a bundle X
Free webinars, scholarship, and other benefits X
The Fintiba Blocked Account
✓   Blocked account at a German Bank
✓   Accepted by all German authorities
✓   Account opened in your own name
✓   Fully digital process from opening to closure
✓   Step-by-step guidance in a mobile app
✓   Multilingual customer support in English and German
✓   Blocking confirmation issued automatically
✓   Account opening in under 24 hours
✓   Integrated health insurance offer
✓   Free travel health insurance in a bundle
✓   Free webinars, scholarship and other benefits


Other Blocked Account Providers
✓   Blocked account at a German bank
✓   Accepted by all German authorities
✓   Account opened in your own name
✓   Fully digital process from opening to closure
✓   Blocking confirmation is issued automatically
X   No multilingual customer support
X   No step-by-step guidance in a mobile app
X   Account opening may take more than 24 hours
X   No integrated health insurance offer
X   Paid travel health insurance in a bundle
X   No free webinars, scholarship and other benefits

Advantages of choosing the Fintiba Blocked Account

  • Accepted by all embassies, consulates and local German authorities
  • Account opening in less than 10 minutes*
  • Highest security guarantee with a deposit protection of up to € 100,000.00
  • No registration letter (Anmeldung) needed to ensure fast money access in Germany
  • Order a Free German SIM card before your trip
  • Possibility to apply for the annual Fintiba Scholarship
  • Fintiba Companion – your step-by-step guide to Germany in the app
  • Access to live webinar sessions on various topics 
  • Integrated current account, access to accommodation options and much more

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More about Fintiba and our Blocked Account

Tailor-made for international students, language students, job-seekers, apprentices and au-pairs. 

We’ve made proving your financial resources for your visa application as easy as it gets. By offering a fully digital process, we accelerate your way to Germany. The app-based solution with step by step guidance guarantees that you never miss an important to-do. 

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The Fintiba app: all information at your fingertips!

Your personal Fintiba Account. Your data – completely transparent and secure. 

Fintiba App view on desktop and mobile
Check your Balance anytime, anywhere.
Real-time control over your funds.
Instant updates.
Push-notifications that keep you up-to-date at all times. Know your next steps and never get lost in the process again.
Immediate mobile uploads.
Save time by uploading your documents directly from your phone.

 

       

FAQ about the Fintiba Blocked Account

Everything you need to know for the opening of a blocked account with Fintiba

* With our new OCR technology, your passport will be verified within minutes and you are ready to transfer your money right away. Please note that Russia (RU), Ukraine (UA), Cuba (CU), Iran (IR), Syria (SY), North Korea (KP) and the region Crimea are at the moment not eligible for this process. Alternative passport verification options are available for those countries which as well ensure a fast blocked account opening.

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