Can minors open a blocked account?

Currently, users under the age of 18 cannot open a blocked account in their own name.

Can parents open a blocked account for their child?

If parents or legal guardians also plan to go to Germany, they can open a blocked account in their own name and use it for visa and residence-related purposes. This is subject to approval by the visa authorities. The account will belong to the parents or guardians, and minors will not be able to directly manage or use the account. 

How to apply for a blocked account in the parent's name?

• Confirm visa requirements: Please consult the visa authorities to confirm whether a family can share one blocked account.
• Parents apply for the account: Submit the blocked account application using the parent's passport information.
• Activate the account: After arriving in Germany, the parent must complete identity verification with their passport to activate the account. To learn how the blocked account activation process is, please check here.

What if the parents are not going to Germany?

If the parents do not plan to go to Germany, they cannot open an account in their name. In this case, we recommend that you set up your Blocked Account with an alternative provider, as we do not want to cause a delay in your visa process.

How to close a blocked account opened by the parents?

If the account needs to be closed early, the account holder (parent) must obtain the necessary documents from the relevant German authorities to proceed with the closure process. To learn how to close a blocked account, you can check this article.