Change Bank Account - Bank Account in Germany - Frequently Asked Questions

Please notify us in writing of your new bank account details at least 4 weeks before your current account is closed.

Use the Bank Account in Germany form if your new account is in Germany. The IBAN of the new account begins with DE.

We require the pension number(s), first name(s), surname, date of birth and address of the pension beneficiary, as well as both the current and the new bank account details.

Deutsche Post AG

Niederlassung Renten Service

13497 Berlin

Yes. Your new bank's account switching service can inform payment partners of your new bank account details. Please ensure that Renten Service is included in the list of payment partners to be notified.

The account switching service can only be used if the pension beneficiary is the account holder or joint account holder.

Important: Your new bank must include your 17-digit pension insurance number in the notification. Otherwise, the account cannot be assigned correctly.

You have a legal right to a bank account. If you are unable to open a current account, you are entitled to a basic account. A basic account is subject to fees. Please contact banks or savings banks for information about available services and charges.

In that case, this is not a bank account in Germany. Please use the New Account Italy or New Account Worldwide services.