Tag: Payment transactions
Bafin boss insists on a quick solution to the IT problems at Postbank
Mark Branson “Postbank must now solve this quickly,” said the head of the financial regulator Bafin. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The head of the German financial regulator Bafin, Mark Branson, is…
These are the best apps for digital business accounts
Symbolic image of a freelancer For internationally active freelancers Bunq is an interesting option thanks to local IBANs in five European countries and savings accounts in three currencies. (Photo: Caiaimage/Getty…
Insolvency administrator demands dividends back from major shareholders
Payment service provider Wirecard Berlin, Düsseldorf The insolvency administrator of the former Dax group Wirecard is demanding dividends back from major shareholders. Corresponding letters of repayment were recently sent to…
Significantly more customers are taking them to court
Postbank There are significantly more lawsuits against Postbank before the Bonn Regional Court this year than in 2022. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Postbank is confronted with significantly more complaints from customers.…
Court later rules on Marsalek’s letter
Former Wirecard headquarters Munich In the Wirecard criminal trial, the Munich district court does not want to make a short-term decision on whether to read out a letter from the…
Sparda bank customers have to switch to new online banking
Sparda Bank Baden-Württemberg Seven Sparda banks, including Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg, are changing their IT service provider. Significant changes in online banking follow for their customers. (Photo: mauritius images / KH-Pictures /…
Sparda bank customers have to switch to new online banking
Sparda Bank Baden-Württemberg Seven Sparda banks, including Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg, are changing their IT service provider. Significant changes in online banking follow for their customers. (Photo: mauritius images / KH-Pictures /…
Who is the lawyer that Jan Marsalek trusts?
Marsalek’s lawyer The Munich lawyer Frank Eckstein has been in contact with Wirecard’s former Asian board member, Jan Marsalek, who went into hiding since May 2020. (Photo: Eckstein & Colleagues)…
These are the best financial service providers and banks in Germany
Digital payment Whether with a ring, smartwatch or smartphone – fast payment at the checkout is gaining in popularity. (Photo: Pagopace) Dusseldorf Simply hold your finger to the EC device…
Letter from the fugitive ex-Wirecard board member causes controversy in the process
Manhunt for ex-Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek The manager went into hiding about three years ago. (Photo: dpa) Munich In the criminal proceedings surrounding the billion-euro bankruptcy of the payment…
Ex-Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek comments on the lawyer
Manhunt for ex-Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek The manager went into hiding about three years ago. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Former Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek commented in a several-page letter…
Fugitive Wirecard manager comments on the billion-euro fraud process
Manhunt for ex-Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek The manager went into hiding about three years ago. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Former Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek commented in a several-page letter…
Fugitive ex-Wirecard board member comments on the criminal process
Manhunt for ex-Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek The manager went into hiding about three years ago. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf After years, there is apparently a sign of life from the…
BNP Paribas brings “Nickel” to Germany
Nickel debit card The major French bank BNP Paribas is bringing its “Nickel” account brand to Germany. (Photo: Nickel) Frankfurt The major French bank BNP Paribas is launching a new…
Bafin extends conditions against N26 – Fintech is only allowed to grow to a limited extent
N26 logo The German financial supervisory authority still sees some catching up to do in the area of money laundering at the Berlin smartphone bank. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt N26 continues…
Miles & More, Amazon and Apple – What is changing with bonus credit cards
Lufthansa credit cards Miles & More From mid-2025, Miles & More credit cards will no longer be backed by DKB, but by Deutsche Bank. (Photo: imago/Rüdiger Wölk) Frankfurt The bonus…
Markus Braun’s lawyer starts a large-scale initiative
Wirecard process Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun (centre) has been in custody for almost three years. His main defense attorney is Alfred Dierlamm (left), one of the best-known criminal lawyers in…
Swiss Re prevails against ex-Wirecard boss Markus Braun
Markus Brown Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has been in custody for almost three years. His main defense attorney is Alfred Dierlamm (right), one of the best-known criminal lawyers in this…
The Netherlands show what helps against ATM bombers
Deutsche Bank branch after an ATM demolition The perpetrators use powerful explosives. Significant damage is often caused to the affected buildings. (Photo: IMAGO/Bernd Günther) Attacks on ATMs never stop. In…
The unsuccessful fight against ATM blow-ups
Blow up an ATM in Bruchsaal The free-standing ATM was blown up in early July – one of many. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Despite increased protective measures by banks, the number…