The Deutsche Bundesbank calculates the basic rate of interest pursuant to Section 247(1) of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) and publishes its current level in the Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger) pursuant to Section 247(2) of the German Civil Code.

Der gewichtete Indikator der Kreditfinanzierungskosten für neue Kredite an Unternehmen sank um 6 Basispunkte auf 3,51 %, während der entsprechende Indikator für neue Wohnungsbaukredite an private Haushalte mit 3,37 % weitgehend unverändert blieb.

Here you find forms for participation in the MACCs procedure, available for download.

Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €17.1 billion in January 2026, slightly down on the previous month’s level. Although the surplus in the goods account increased, the surplus in invisible current transactions, which comprise services as well as primary and secondary income, declined slightly more sharply. 

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “35 years of German unity” scheduled to be issued on 25 September 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. On 3 October 1990, the Basic Law fulfilled its mandate to the German people by bringing Germany’s unity and freedom full circle.

Here you will find a compilation of information, regulations and forms that are necessary for the continuation of cash transactions with the Bundesbank in the event of an incident.