Kotak's German Blocked Account
Unleash your true potential with Kotak's German Blocked Account
and make your education in Germany hassle-free and convenient

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Unleash your true potential with Kotak's German Blocked Account
and make your education in Germany hassle-free and convenient
A Blocked account is a special type of bank account required for international students while planning to study in Germany. It is a mandate for visa applicant to have funds reserved / blocked in the account to show the proof of financing themselves during their planned stay in Germany. This testifies that the student can manage living and other expenses during their time in Germany.
Kotak Bank is the only Indian Bank authorized by German Embassy to open a Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) for students who wish to study in Germany. With Kotak’s German Blocked account, the applicant can conveniently open the account in a fast and secure way, that too without paying any account opening charges
Nil charges for account opening
Earn interest on your blocked funds
Funds maintained in India till you reach Germany
In case of VISA rejection, close the A/C or avail the funds simply by submitting the rejection letter
Enjoy ease with a completely transparent account opening process
Experience convenience & simplicity with the exclusive portal for account opening & fund transfer to Germany
Get “Blocked Account Confirmation Letter” uploaded in the portal to facilitate VISA processing
Track the status of your application at a few clicks
Transfer funds from blocked A/C to your A/C in Germany through the portal