Many Americans in Germany have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements. We asked specialists in financial planning and tax to explain the implications.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 7 Sep 2026 16:13 CET
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Some Americans in Germany may have their bank accounts closed due to new EU banking regulations. Photo by Peter Zay / Special Olympics / FACTSTORY
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