Sparkasse Coburg - Lichtenfels products, services and reviews

About Sparkasse Coburg - Lichtenfels

Sparkasse Coburg – Lichtenfels is a public-law savings bank serving the city and district of Coburg and the district of Lichtenfels in Upper Franconia, operating as part of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. It offers standard retail and business banking including current accounts, savings products, term deposits, consumer loans, mortgages, and payment services, alongside corporate banking, cash management, and financing for SMEs and municipalities. Card options typically include a girocard and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard), with contactless payments and support for major mobile wallets; withdrawals are generally free within the nationwide Sparkassen ATM network, with fees common at third-party machines and abroad. Securities services are available through the group’s brokerage and Deka investment funds, while building society savings are offered via LBS and insurance is distributed through group partners; product shelf breadth is oriented around the Sparkassen ecosystem rather than open-architecture selection. Digital banking is provided via online banking and the Sparkasse mobile app with two-factor authentication (pushTAN/chipTAN), SEPA payments, and standing orders; instant payments are available for many users, subject to account and fee model. Pricing is set locally and detailed in the bank’s schedule of fees, with common charges for account maintenance, cards, paper-based transactions, and certain branch services; conditions vary by account type and usage. The institution is covered by the Institutional Protection Scheme of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, recognized as a deposit guarantee scheme under German law (statutory coverage up to EUR 100,000 per depositor), with the IPS focused on preventing insolvency. Branch and service availability is concentrated in its home region, which benefits local customers but offers limited physical reach beyond it; rates and fees are generally less aggressive than those of direct banks and fintechs.