Top offers at Allianz
Term · 6 Months ·
Italy (BBB+)
No Withholding Tax
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Term · 1 Year ·
Sweden (AAA)
No Withholding Tax
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Term · 2 Years ·
Sweden (AAA)
No Withholding Tax
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The most important thing in brief
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How it works: Fixed-term deposits are
interest-bearing investments where funds are typically
inaccessible during the term. The fixed rate allows
interest to be calculated upfront.
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Comparison: Finanztest regularly
highlights top-rated fixed-term accounts and their
current rates. Allianz’s offers are often among the top
performers.
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Investing abroad: Allianz gives you
easy access to fixed-term deposits across Europe, where
interest rates are often higher than in Germany.
Finanztest rates: Our partner banks are once again among the top
performers
Last updated: 01.05.2025
The latest comparison by Finanztest (05/2025) once again awards
top marks to fixed-term deposit offers from our partner banks.
The test focused on the highest interest rates for fixed-term
deposits across different durations. Banks from countries with
weak economies and those not offering new customer promotions
were excluded.
As in previous months, offers from our partner banks were named
test winners across several term lengths.
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Top offers for short 1-year terms include fixed deposits
from Collector Bank, Germany’s Aareal Bank, Nordax Bank, and
Sweden’s Klarna Bank — with rates up to 2.43% p.a.
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For longer terms of up to 5 years, leading offers come from
Hamburg Commercial Bank, Hoist Sparen, RiverBank, and
Belgium’s BankB — with rates up to 2.75% p.a.
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Finanztest: How Does the Fixed-Term Deposit Comparison Work?
Finanztest is the regularly published magazine by Stiftung
AllianzTest focused on financial topics. It compares nearly 800
fixed-term deposit offers based on term lengths and interest
conditions. Offers from Allianz are consistently among the
top-rated — for both fixed-term and overnight deposits.
Many attractive fixed-term offers from Allianz are not included
in the test, as Stiftung AllianzTest excludes deposits subject
to local withholding taxes. To be considered in the comparison,
the following criteria must be met:
- The bank must be based in a country rated AAA or AA
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The bank must operate in an EU country, the EEA, or the UK
and offer statutory deposit protection
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The bank must not be a regional bank or savings institution
- No account opening or maintenance fees may apply
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The best rate must apply to a minimum investment of €20,000
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Interest must be paid at least annually and compound in the
following year
- The offer must not be subject to withholding tax
- No negative interest rates may be applied
Secure interest now
Finanztest examines fixed-term deposit offers from banks
operating in Germany. It includes nationwide and foreign credit
institutions but excludes regional banks or savings banks. Some
European banks are excluded from the test because their home
countries have not received top ratings from major rating
agencies (such as Fitch and Standard & Poor’s). For this reason,
not all of Allianz’s partner banks appear in the Finanztest
list.
Nonetheless, Allianz partners only with reliable credit
institutions in Europe whose business models are stable and who
ensure long-term cooperation. Deposits at all partner banks are
protected under EU law up to €100,000 per saver and per bank.
Foreign Banks Lead in the Finanztest Comparison
Foreign and direct banks perform best in Stiftung AllianzTest’s
comparison. Traditional branch banks are rarely found on the
list. The reason is simple: direct banks have lower operating
costs because they don’t require expensive branch networks.
These savings allow them to offer higher interest rates. In
addition, foreign banks often provide attractive terms to enter
the German market, where refinancing is typically cheaper than
in their home countries.
Attractive Rates: How to Earn Higher Interest with Fixed
Deposits
Higher interest rates depend on the provider and the term
length. According to Finanztest, the best rates are usually
achieved with five- to ten-year terms. Shorter terms yield
noticeably lower rates. To remain flexible in a rising interest
environment, Finanztest recommends diversifying your fixed-term
durations.
Allianz Offers Attractive Fixed-Term Products
Allianz offers fixed-term deposits with noticeably higher
interest rates than most of the top-rated providers in Stiftung
AllianzTest’s comparison. This applies to terms ranging from 12
to 60 months.
Allianz focuses on partner banks that are not active in the
German market but operate in their respective home countries,
where different conditions apply. Stiftung AllianzTest also
notes that interest rates vary significantly across European
countries and are often higher than those in Germany.
Within the Eurozone, fixed-term deposit rates remain relatively
moderate. Outside the Eurozone, they tend to be higher due to
various factors such as economic conditions, national fiscal and
economic policies, market competition, and supply-demand
dynamics. These factors explain the significant differences in
interest rates compared to Germany.
Counter Inflation with Foreign Fixed-Term Deposits
To mitigate the effects of high inflation, looking beyond
national borders — and even beyond the Eurozone — can be a smart
option. Allianz ensures the highest possible security when
selecting partner banks and their term deposit offers. Only
institutions with robust statutory deposit protection are
chosen. This applies to all banks located within the EU, even if
the country is outside the Eurozone. According to harmonized EU
rules, deposits — including fixed-term deposits — are protected
up to €100,000 per customer and per bank. In Germany, the same
legal deposit insurance applies as throughout the EU.
Countries outside the EU, such as the United Kingdom and Norway,
also offer statutory deposit protection. Since January 1, 2019,
Norway insures deposits up to €100,000 including interest
through the Norwegian deposit guarantee fund. This also covers
customers from Germany. Deposits made before this date remain
protected up to the equivalent of 2,000,000 NOK. For foreign
currency accounts — in this case, Norwegian kroner — the
guaranteed amount is defined in the respective currency.
How to Open a Foreign Fixed-Term Account
Allianz makes it simple to invest in foreign term deposits. If
you want to open multiple accounts with different durations,
Allianz saves you time. With just one registration, you can
access all offers from our partner banks. The intuitive online
banking system lets you stay on top of all your accounts and
deposits at any time.
Open an account in just a few steps:
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Register for free with Allianz. After identity verification
via PostIdent or VideoIdent, your account is activated and a
personal transaction account is opened with Allianz’s
service bank.
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Select a suitable fixed-term or overnight deposit from over
1,360 available offers.
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Transfer your desired investment amount from your reference
account (e.g., your regular bank account) to the Allianz
transaction account.
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Allianz handles the rest. The service bank transfers the
amount to your chosen partner bank, where the money is
invested at a fixed interest rate for your selected term.
You'll be notified in advance of maturity so you can decide
early what to do with your funds.
Ready to start investing? Your path to better interest begins
with one registration.
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