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About Sparkasse Emden

Sparkasse Emden is a public-law savings bank serving private and business customers in Emden and the surrounding area, offering standard retail products such as current accounts (Girokonten), savings accounts, debit cards (girocard), optional credit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, and investment custody with funds distributed via the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe (e.g., Deka). Business services include corporate accounts, financing for SMEs, cash management, and merchant acquiring/terminals. Accounts typically carry monthly maintenance fees that vary by model and usage, with separate charges possible for items such as cards, withdrawals at non-network ATMs, instant transfers, foreign payments, and overdrafts; conditions and pricing are set out in the bank’s Preis- und Leistungsverzeichnis. Cash withdrawals are available at its local branches and ATMs and, via the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe network, at a large number of machines across Germany; deposits can be made at designated deposit-enabled terminals where provided. Online and mobile banking are supported through the Sparkasse app and web banking with two-factor authentication via pushTAN or chipTAN; card controls, e-postbox, giropay for P2P/online payments, and SEPA real-time transfers are generally available where activated. Card payments support contactless transactions and are compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay when the relevant card types are enabled; foreign currency usage may incur fees and network exchange rates. Securities and savings plans are offered, typically with custody and transaction fees; building society savings are available via LBS. International transfers are processed through SEPA and SWIFT with applicable charges; exchange services may be limited to specific locations. The bank is supervised by BaFin and the Deutsche Bundesbank and participates in the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe institutional protection scheme, which is designed to protect the institution and, by extension, customer deposits. Service is delivered through local branches, phone and digital channels, with advisory appointments available; account opening generally targets residents and businesses within the defined market area and may require standard identification and eligibility checks. Terms, fees, interest rates, and availability of specific products or features can change and may differ by customer segment, so reviewing the current fee schedule and product conditions before opening or switching accounts is necessary.