When opening a bank account you need to bring the proof of residence (Einwohnermeldebestätigung) you received from the town hall (Bürgeramt) and your passport.
There are various banks that have branches in Saarbrücken. Ask for a student account, which is usually free of charge. You can find the addresses of a number of banks below:
- Volksbank Saar-West eG
Address: Ursulinenstraße 8-16, 66111 Saarbrücken
Contact person: Thomas Koster
Tel.: 0681 / 30305-27
We have had positive experiences with this bank so far.
- Deutsche Bank Saar AG
Address: Kaiserstraße 29-31, 66111 Saarbrücken
Tel.: 0681 / 3002-301
This bank has branches in many cities all over the world.
- Dresdner Bank
Address: Kaiserstr. 25, 66111 Saarbrücken
Tel.: 0681 / 3091-0
- Sparkasse Saarbrücken
Address: Neumarkt 17, 66117 Saarbrücken
Tel.: 0681 / 504-0