Banking :
Germany
Banking
Opening a bank account can be a challenge! As well as the normal passport and proof of address requirements, you will also have to prove residency and that you have a job (show your contract)!
There is a LOT of bureaucracy regarding opening a bank account. For example, with some banks, there is no such thing as a "joint" bank account. One person is the primary owner of the account and you can then add as many people as "users" of the account that you want. Each "user" can then have their own debit cards/credit cards for the account. In addition, some banks will only allow one bank account per person (with a savings account connected to the normal current account), so getting credit cards on multiple accounts can also be difficult. When deciding on a bank, find out their individual rules.