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About Sparkasse Allgäu

Sparkasse Allgäu is a German public-law savings bank headquartered in Kempten (Allgäu) and operating across the Allgäu region of Bavaria; it is part of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe and the regional Sparkassenverband Bayern, subject to supervision by BaFin and the Deutsche Bundesbank. The bank offers retail and business banking with a regional focus, including current accounts (with options for youth, students, and a legally mandated basic account), savings and term deposits, overdrafts, consumer loans, mortgages and real estate financing, as well as accounts and financing solutions for self-employed and SMEs. Payment services cover SEPA transfers and direct debits, standing orders, contactless card payments, and mobile banking via the Sparkasse app; customers have access to the nationwide Sparkassen ATM network, while withdrawals at non-network ATMs can incur fees depending on the tariff. Card options typically include a girocard and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard), with strong customer authentication and 3D Secure for online transactions; real-time SEPA credit transfers may be available depending on the selected account model and fee schedule. Investment and securities services are provided through partners in the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, notably DekaBank for investment funds and brokerage solutions offered via group platforms; insurance products are distributed in cooperation with the group’s regional insurance partners. Corporate clients can access cash management, POS and e-commerce acquiring solutions, guarantees, and working capital and investment financing, with public promotional loans (for example from KfW or LfA) available where eligible. Service is delivered through local branches with advisory appointments, online and mobile banking, phone support, and secure messaging; specific opening hours, product features, and eligibility criteria can vary by location. Pricing is set locally and published in the Preis- und Leistungsverzeichnis, with charges that may apply for account packages, cards, instant payments, paper-based transactions, replacement items, and overdraft use; interest conditions for deposits and loans depend on the product and customer profile. Deposits are covered by the institutional protection scheme of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, which is recognized under EU rules and aims to prevent member insolvency; the statutory minimum coverage of up to 100,000 euros per depositor also applies.