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Mann sitzt grübelnd über Handy mit Laptop am Tisch
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31st of October 2024

Five tips for secure online identification

These precautions ensure that the online identification process is safe and reliable

German banks are required to follow laws that lay out which identity verification procedures they can use to identify clients attempting to open an account or apply for a loan.

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17th of October 2025

Financial education: a position paper

How can Germany help improve financial literacy for its citizens? Our latest position paper highlights specific proposals and opportunities for financial education.

The Association of German Banks in numbers

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Employees work for the Association of German Banks

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locations. We work in Berlin, Brussels and Frankfurt/Main.

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members are part of our association, mainly private banks operating in Germany.

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Fintechs are among our members