Book the required Blocked Account for Germany at the lowest price, faster processing, and complete guidance with us.
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Expatrio
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Coracle
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Fintiba
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ICICI Bank
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RemitX
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| Setup Fee | €49 | €99 | €89 | €150 | €89 |
| Monthly Fee | €5 | €0 | €4.9 | €0 | €5 |
| Total | €109 | €99 | €147.8 | €150 | €149 |
| Buffer | €100 | €0 | €100 | €100 | €100 |
| INR payments | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Current Account | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Under 18 years | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Account Opening | Instant | Within 2 hours | Instant | Instant | 2 days |
| Processing Time | Instant | 1-2 days | Instant | 1 day | 2 days |
| Refund Charges | €109 | €0 | €89 | €25 - €150 | €89 |
| Refund Time | 4 Weeks | 3-4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 1 Week | 1 Week |
| Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now | Apply Now |
The Expatrio is a licensed independent insurance broker partnered with MangoPay to provide Blocked account services across the globe. They charge a one-time setup of EUR 59 and EUR 5 monthly to maintain the blocked account. You can combine it with Public and Travel Health Insurance as a Value package. In the Value package, you will receive a cashback of EUR 59 after completing the process. The Current account required to enable the monthly payouts from your blocked account is free, and you have four banks to choose from. The processing time is one business day for account approval, and you will receive your Form06 instantly upon receiving the funds at Expatrio.
With Expatrio, you can transfer the funds in your local currency, like Indian Rupees, etc., using CohortGo or international remittance in Euro. With CohortGo, you do not have to visit any bank or office as the process is entirely online and faster than traditional international transfers.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Setup Fee | EUR 49 |
| Monthly Fee | EUR 5 |
| Buffer | EUR 100 |
| Accept INR payments | Yes, accepted |
| Current Account | Yes |
| Under 18 years | Not allowed |
| Account Opening | 1 business day |
| Processing Time | Instant, when they receive the funds |
| Refund Charges | EUR 109 |
| Refund Time | 4 Weeks |
With Expatrio, you can apply for a Refund if you have withdrawn your visa application or got a visa rejection. They will deduct the service fee (approx EUR 109) and wire transfer fee. They will remit the balance within four weeks after receiving all supporting documents and required details. You can follow the below mentioned process to get your Refund.
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A coracle is based out of Hamburg, Germany, and charges a flat EUR 99 for opening and managing a blocked account with them, unlike other companies that charge a monthly fee. The Prime package can reduce this fee to EUR 59. The Coracle Prime package includes opening a Blocked account, choosing Public Health Insurance, and Travel Health Insurance worth EUR 68. They provide the blocked account confirmation within 2 hours if applied during office hours. Otherwise, you have to wait up to 24 hours. For Form06 or the final receipt of funds, you have to 3-5 days if sent via an International Remittance.
They are not a bank but partnered with Postbank and BNP Paribas (Lemonway) to smoothen the process of opening blocked accounts online. They have partnered with RemitOut to make the fund transfer errorless and faster. With this, you can remit the funds in a local currency such as INR using local payment methods without visiting your bank branch. Their forex rates are also very competitive, as per Coracle.
On arrival in Germany, you have to open a current account with your preferred bank and ask the Coracle team to integrate your blocked account with them for the monthly payouts.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Setup Fee | EUR 99 |
| Monthly Fee | Zero |
| Buffer | Zero |
| Accept INR payments | Yes, accepted |
| Current Account | No |
| Under 18 years | Not allowed |
| Account Opening | Within 2 hours |
| Processing Time | 1-2 days |
| Refund Charges | Zero |
| Refund Time | 3-4 Weeks |
To get a refund from Coracle of the Blocking account, you must email their customer support at support@coracle.de and share the Sperrfreigabe (document issued by German Embassy or Consulate to release your Blocked Account funds). After reviewing the documents, they will initiate the Refund, including the Setup Fee and other charges within 3-4 weeks. You may have to bear Wire Transfer Fee and Forex Conversion by your local bank.
Fintiba is a renowned brand for Blocked Accounts of Germany. It is an intermediary and technology company partnered with Sutor Bank to facilitate the services at ease. They use OCR technology to verify the applicant's passport and fasten the passport verification process to release the IBAN details. Fintiba is the only company that allows under 18 to open a blocked account.
They charged EUR 89 for the blocked account initial fee and EUR 4.9 as a monthly fee. If you like to purchase Health Insurance, you can choose between Public and Private insurers.
You can transfer the funds in your local currency, like Indian Rupees, Chinese Rambimi, etc., using TransferMate or XCurrency (China only), which is integrated with Fintiba using the 'Fintiba Transfer' service. Like traditional banking, you do not need to visit banks or offices to complete the transaction.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Setup Fee | EUR 89 |
| Monthly Fee | EUR 4.9 |
| Buffer | EUR 100 |
| Accept INR payments | Yes, accepted |
| Current Account | Yes |
| Under 18 years | Yes, allowed |
| Account Opening | Instant |
| Processing Time | Instant, when they receive the funds |
| Refund Charges | EUR 89 |
| Refund Time | 3-4 Weeks |
To request a blocked account Refund, you must raise the request using the below-mentioned process. If you have transferred the funds using Fintiba Transfer, you can expect faster processing than traditional international remittances. They will deduct the initial fees of EUR 89 and may charge wire transfer fees from the buffer. The processing may take up to 4 weeks.
The ICICI Bank is one of India's largest banks, having branches in many countries, including Germany, Canada, etc. They charge a flat €150 for opening and maintaining your blocked account, which is competitive compared to other brands that provide similar services. They might be unable to help regarding Health Insurance required for Study or Work visas. With the latest update, you can book the Public Health Insurance required for a Study visa and get €15 cashback.
Since they have branches and licenses to operate in both countries, you do not have to open a current account with a third bank on arrival in Germany. You must complete the formalities via Online mode in Germany, and they will open your current account without going anywhere. The bank will deliver your Free Debit Card while you are in India, which they will activate on arrival in Germany.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Setup Fee | EUR 150 |
| Monthly Fee | Zero |
| Buffer | EUR 100 |
| Accept INR payments | Yes, accepted |
| Current Account | Yes |
| Under 18 years | Not allowed |
| Account Opening | Instant |
| Processing Time | Instant, when they receive the funds |
| Refund Charges |
Visa Rejection - EUR 25
Other Reason - EUR 150
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| Refund Time | 1 Week |
To close your Blocked Account with ICICI Bank Germany, you must log in to your account and raise the request for a Refund. If you close the blocked account due to Visa Rejection, cancellation charges will be EUR 25 for the transfer fee. If you withdraw your application or change your mind, it will be EUR 150.
Capital India Finance Limited or CIFL powers the RemitX brand, which deals in opening a blocked account for Germany. Their process to open an account is entirely Online like other brands. They charge a setup fee of EUR 89 and EUR 5 monthly to maintain the blocked account. Their Travel Health Insurance of 3 days is free, along with a Blocked account. You have to contact them for Public or Private Health insurance. They accept funds in many currencies like Indian Rupees, US Dollars etc. They are easy to reach via call or email as they are based in India.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Setup Fee | EUR 89 |
| Monthly Fee | EUR 5 |
| Buffer | EUR 100 |
| Accept INR payments | Yes, accepted |
| Current Account | No |
| Under 18 years | Not allowed |
To know how to refund your blocked account funds, contact RemitX at wecare@remitx.com and share the required documents such as 'Sperrfreigabe' issued by German authorities to release your funds. You might expect some deductions
It is a bank account for international students and workers where you must deposit the funds before applying for your visa. It will be released in equal monthly instalments after residing in Germany. During the tenure, you will not receive any interest, and the banks might charge an initial monthly fee to manage the blocked account.
Nowadays, many companies have tie-up with authorized banks to open blocked accounts online, making the process faster. They also have an option to combine your blocked bank account with Travel and Public Health Insurance to ease the process. Using these companies, you can also remit your blocked account funds in your local currency and save on forex conversion charges and processing time.
The minimum amount for a Germany Blocked account in 2023 is €11,208. So the monthly installment will be €934. Usually, companies ask for some extra buffer amount to avoid any interbank charges, which will be released along with the first installment.
There are two options available to pay the Blocked Account amount.
Out of both, Money Exchanger such as Abroad Cube is far better than banks as they will give the lowest exchange rates and quickest transfer of your funds. Recently, many students saved almost Rs 14,000 by using Abroad Cube services for their Blocked account & its payment.
Yes, you can transfer Germany-blocked account payments in multiple transactions. They do not have any such rule to avoid making payments in multiple transactions.
We know from several Blocked Account payments that the bank always levies a higher processing cost than the money exchanger. Their exchange rate is greater. You should always pay your Blocked account payment through Abroad Cube since they compare rates from many banks and money exchangers before providing you with the final estimate. Their services are renowned for their quickest turnaround times and Lowest Exchange rates. The blocked account payment can be sent through their systems on the same day.
The list of documents required is short and almost the same for all nationalities.
It is a requirement set by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany as proof of financial resources that you have enough funds to sustain your life in Germany while Studying or Working. You can skip this requirement and show other proofs to prove your financial condition, but the blocked account is the best choice among them.
To open your blocked account, many German blocked account providers are available in the market, catering to different nationalities. You can choose any bank from Coracle, Expatrio, and Fintiba. They all provide the best and similar services. The German embassy or consulate recognizes these providers in every country. They allow you to open a blocked account, apply for Health Insurance and remit funds from your home country through Online mode.
Since the banks are working under the guidelines of German authorities, they are not allowed to refund the blocked account funds without their written permission. To apply for a Refund of a blocked account, you must submit the 'Sperrfreigabe' issued by your German Embassy or resident office in Germany. They provide this document in case of Visa Refusal. If you withdraw your Visa application or change your mind before applying for the same, you have to email the concerned Embassy to request for 'Sperrfreigabe' to return your funds. Here is the sample format of the request letter for 'Sperrfreigabe' .
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