Property payments to Germany
Preparing a cross-border payment for your property purchase
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How to prepare a cross-border payment
For a property purchase in Germany, the sending and receiving banks may ask for information about the payment and the source of the funds. Contact both banks before arranging a transfer and ask which documents, account details and exchange conditions apply to your case.
Requirements can vary with the countries, accounts and purpose of payment. German external-payment reporting rules and the sending country’s foreign-exchange rules are separate questions. Confirm the current requirements with the relevant bank or a qualified adviser before setting a payment date.
How we can help
We can help you organise property-related documents and coordinate questions with the people involved in the transaction. The banks decide whether an account can be opened, which funds they accept, what checks are needed, and the exchange rate and processing time.
Tell us about the property and your planned payment. We can then discuss which information to prepare for the relevant bank and advisers.
For more complex arrangements
For a larger or more complex purchase, the route and documentation should be checked individually. Tell us what you are planning so that we can identify the property documents and contacts needed for the discussion with your bank and professional advisers.
