Notification of changes in own bank details (IBAN) for refunds from tax authorities 
Please notify the relevant tax office in writing of any changes to your bank details (IBAN).
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Basic information
Written form when notifying a change in the taxpayer's own bank account.
Requirements
RequirementsIn order for the tax authorities to be able to carry out any refunds promptly, the current bank details (IBAN) must be known to the Bremen or Bremerhaven tax offices.
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Procedure
ProcedureTax refunds are determined by the Bremen or Bremerhaven tax office in the tax assessment notice. The tax office transfers the credit balance to the bank account specified for refund purposes. To do this, the bank account must either be stated in the tax return or communicated in writing or online via My ELSTER.
This notification of the current bank account details must be in writing and signed (in the case of income tax by both jointly assessed spouses). Notification via the Internet is only permitted via My ELSTER in the "Change of bank details" form in the "Applications, objections and notifications" section. Notification by simple e-mail or telephone is not permitted.
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Necessary Documents
- Notification of own bank details with IBAN and, if applicable, BIC
- Signed notification of bank details with IBAN and BIC (in the case of income tax, from both spouses, if applicable) or transmission via MyELSTER in the "Change of bank details" form in the "Applications,Objections and notifications" section.
- BIC is only required if the bank details are foreign.
- Tax number
Indication of the tax number on the letter regarding the bank details.
- Notification of own bank details with IBAN and, if applicable, BIC
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Competent Department
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Finanzamt Bremen
- +49 421 361 90909
- Rudolf-Hilferding-Platz 1, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@fa- hb. bremen. de
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Finanzamt Bremerhaven
- +49 471 596 99000
- Rickmersstraße 90, 27568 Bremerhaven
- Website
- office
@fa- bhv. bremen. de
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Landeshauptkasse Bremen
Finanzkasse und Vollstreckungsstelle- +49 421 36190909
- +49 421 36194598
- Schillerstraße 22, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@lhk. bremen. de
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Finanzamt Bremerhaven - Einheitliche Erhebungsstelle
- 0471 / 596 - 99000
- Rickmersstraße 90, 27568 Bremerhaven
- Website
- office
@finanzamtbremerhaven. bremen. de
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Finanzamt Bremerhaven
- Grunderwerbsteuer -- 0471 / 596 - 99000
- Rickmersstraße 90, 27568 Bremerhaven
- Website
- Grunderwerbsteuer
@FinanzamtBremerhaven. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Changes in bank details should be reported to the relevant tax office as soon as possible.
How long does it take to process
1 day The written notification of the bank details is immediately forwarded to the responsible office at the tax office and entered into the IT system so that it is available at short notice.
Frequently asked Questions
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How can I notify the responsible office in the tax office of my changed bank details?
Please provide bank details in writing (not verbally). Transmission via the Internet is only permitted via My ELSTER. Notification by simple e-mail or telephone is not permitted.
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Which financial authorities / office do I have to notify of my new bank details?
Please inform the responsible tax office of the new bank details. If you send your information to the Landeshauptkasse Bremen, it will be forwarded to the responsible tax office in Bremen or Bremerhaven. This delays the processing time. Therefore, please contact the responsible tax office in Bremen or Bremerhaven directly.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 12.08.2025