As agreed with the central associations of the German banking industry, the bank sort code files will be updated on a quarterly basis on the Monday following the first Saturday in March, June, September and December.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “Saarland”. Scheduled for be issued at 16 January 2025, the coin is part of the “Federal States II” series that began in 2023. One €2 coin will be brought out every year, each celebrating a different federal state and showcasing an emblem that encapsulates the state depicted.

In order to make the SEPA migration more customer friendly, payment service providers may provide customers with conversion services for a transitional period up to 1 February 2016.

Information on the options for obtaining the stamping quality “Stamp Shine”.

Overview of the most important content-related amendments to the external reporting system.

The Counterfeit Money Unit's task is to examine and store counterfeit money of any currency which is seized in Germany or confiscated by the police. We also check the authenticity of payment cards, securities, traveller's cheques and gold and silver coins which are legal tender. Another focal point of our work is to prevent the circulation of counterfeit money.

Der EZB-Rat hat Mitte Oktober 2023 beschlossen, in die nächste Phase des Projekts digitaler Euro überzugehen: die sogenannte Vorbereitungsphase. Diese soll den Grundstein für einen möglichen digitalen Euro legen. 

In our branches it is possible for private customers to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline. Please find further information, such as branch addresses, opening hours and travel directions, on the following sites.

The Deutsche Bundesbank does not conduct transactions (purchase, vending, etc.) in foreign currencies (banknotes and coins) and precious metals with the general public (including credit institutions).

The Bundesbank's exchange rate statistics represent a collection of current and historical exchange rates.

For general questions concerning the external reporting system and calls from mobile networks, contacts at four Bundesbank locations are available.