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The Employee Bank Account Opening Letter is a crucial document used in German employment relationships to establish proper banking arrangements for salary payments. It is typically used during the employee onboarding process or when an employee needs to change their salary payment account. The document ensures compliance with German banking regulations (KWG), employment laws, and data protection requirements (GDPR/DSGVO). It contains essential information about the employer, employee, and intended banking arrangement, including necessary authorizations for salary transfers. This letter is particularly important in the German context, where employers are legally required to facilitate proper wage payments and maintain appropriate documentation of banking arrangements. It helps streamline the account opening process while ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

1. Company Letterhead and Date: Official company letterhead with current date and reference number if applicable

2. Bank Details: Full name and address of the bank to which the letter is addressed

3. Employee Information: Complete employee details including full name, address, and employee ID

4. Purpose Statement: Clear statement requesting the opening of an account for salary payments

5. Employment Confirmation: Confirmation of employment status and position within the company

6. Salary Payment Information: Details about salary payments, including frequency and anticipated transfer dates

7. Authorization Statement: Employee's authorization for the company to transfer salary to the new account

8. Data Protection Notice: GDPR-compliant statement about handling of personal data

9. Signatures: Space for employee and authorized company representative signatures