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About Sparkasse Osterode am Harz

Sparkasse Osterode am Harz is a public-law savings bank in Lower Saxony and part of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, serving retail customers, the self-employed, and small to mid-sized businesses in the Osterode am Harz area. Its core offering covers current accounts with fee tiers, youth and student options, and business accounts, supported by the Sparkassen-Card (girocard) with contactless functionality and optional credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) including 3‑D Secure for online payments; compatible cards can be added to Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash services are available via the nationwide Sparkassen ATM network and at selected deposit-capable machines and branches. Lending includes overdrafts, consumer installment loans, mortgage financing with access to programs such as KfW, and a range of business facilities for working capital, investment, and commercial property; leasing and other asset finance are typically arranged through group partners. Savings and investments span easy-access and term deposits, savings plans, securities custody accounts, and investment funds distributed via DekaBank, with building society contracts and home loans offered through LBS; retirement products (e.g., Riester/Rürup) and ETFs are available subject to advisory and suitability checks. The bank distributes personal and commercial insurance products via Sparkassen network partners, and provides payment acceptance, POS terminals, and e-commerce solutions for merchants. Digital channels include online and mobile banking with strong customer authentication (chipTAN/pushTAN), card controls, real-time alerts, and business e-banking with EBICS; secure document delivery via e‑postbox and video or phone advisory are offered alongside local branches, appointments, and safe deposit boxes where available. Fees follow the published price and service schedule, with account, card, securities, and payment services priced by model and usage; loan and deposit rates are set according to market conditions and individual creditworthiness. Deposits are protected by the German statutory deposit guarantee up to 100,000 EUR per depositor, and the institution participates in the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe institutional protection scheme designed to prevent insolvency; data processing follows applicable PSD2 and GDPR requirements. Product availability, terms, and pricing can change; applicants should verify current conditions on the bank’s official channels before opening accounts or signing contracts.