CheckAlle Guides: Tariffs, Insurance and Loans
Comparisons and explainers for people living in Germany
The CheckAlle Blog gives English-speaking residents and expats in Germany free comparison guides for electricity, gas, insurance, loans and bank accounts.
Key Takeaways
- •Our market data draws on independent sources such as the consumer advice centres (Verbraucherzentrale), the GDV and BaFin.
- •Each article links straight to the free comparison tool for that category.
- •Main topics: car insurance, personal loans, electricity, gas, bank accounts.
- •Articles are reviewed yearly to reflect new laws and market changes.
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Switch Car Insurance Germany 2026
Switch your car insurance in Germany without visiting any office. November 30 deadline guide, eVB process, SF-Klasse transfer, expat tips. Compare free.
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Switch Car Insurance Germany 2026
Switch your car insurance in Germany without visiting any office. November 30 deadline guide, eVB process, SF-Klasse transfer, expat tips. Compare free.
EV & Telematics Insurance Germany 2026
Can you add telematics to an electric car policy in Germany? Only Allianz confirms it in writing. Discounts, providers and conditions, checked at source.
New SCHUFA Score 2026: Classes & Criteria
Since 17 March 2026, SCHUFA scores run from 100 to 999 points, built from 12 published criteria. Here is what the points mean and how to read yours.
Klarna & PayPal BNPL Rules 2026: What Changes
From 20 Nov 2026 every Klarna and PayPal Pay Later purchase needs a credit check, even under €200. What Klarna reports to Schufa and what to do before then.
KfW Loans Germany 2026: Programs & Rates
KfW loans in Germany 2026: subsidized programs for homebuyers with current rates, income limits, expat eligibility, and how to apply through your German bank.
Mortgage Rates Germany 2026: Costs & Outlook
German mortgage rates with source and date, what a loan actually costs per month, and an honest buy-or-wait framework for expats. Free comparison in English.
ECB Interest Rates 2026: Loan Impact
ECB policy rates with source and effective date, why the last move was an increase, and what that changes for mortgages, personal loans and overdrafts.
EV Grant Germany 2026: Amounts and Costs
Germany pays 1,500 to 6,000 euros toward a new electric car in 2026, tiered by taxable income. Who gets what, and what the grant leaves you to finance.
Car Insurance Germany 2026: Why Prices Rose
Car insurance in Germany rose about 7% on average in 2026. What is driving it, what the law gives you, and seven ways to cut your premium.
EV Insurance Germany 2026: Costs & Coverage
What does electric car insurance cost in Germany in 2026? Battery cover, wallbox protection and telematics explained. Free comparison in English.
Telematics Car Insurance Germany 2026
Telematics car insurance in Germany 2026: four verified providers compared, scoring explained, and no surcharge for a bad score. Save up to 30% on your premium.
New Car Insurance Rules Germany 2026
Car insurance rules Germany 2026: new Typklassen, rising premiums, the cancellation button law, and your special right to switch when your premiums go up.
Register a Car in Germany 2026: Step by Step
Register a car in Germany as a foreigner: EVB number, Anmeldung, Zulassungsstelle, i-Kfz and the €30 official fee. Full 2026 checklist, in English.
Open Bank Account in Germany: No Anmeldung
Which banks open accounts without Anmeldung or Schufa (N26, bunq, Wise), what DKB and ING need instead, documents and costs. 2026 guide for foreigners.
Bad Schufa Loan Germany 2026: 5 Routes
Bad Schufa in Germany? Five loan routes that still work for foreigners, what each one really costs, and how to compare without taking another Schufa hit.
Cancel Car Insurance in Germany (2026)
Cancel car insurance in Germany: 30 November deadline, copy-paste German cancellation letter, special cancellation rights and SF-Klasse transfer for expats.
Girocard vs Debit vs Credit Card Germany
Girocard, debit or credit card: which do you actually need in Germany in 2026? What each card does, where it fails, and which to get first as a newcomer.
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