Volksbank customers in Hardt annoyed: fees increase by 200%!

Volksbank customers in Hardt annoyed: fees increase by 200%!

From July 1, 2025, existing customers of the former Spar- und Kreditbank Hardt must expect drastically increased fees for their checking account. Volksbank PUR has comprehensively adjusted its fee models, which in some cases means a price increase of almost 200 percent. This measure already causes resentment among the customers concerned. BNN reports about the current Situation.

The adjustment of the fees could be a significant financial burden for many customers. Pure Volksbank, the headquarters of which is located at Ludwig-Erhard-Allee in Karlsruhe, explains that these changes are necessary to ensure competitiveness and to improve the quality of the services offered.

Effects of the price increases

The customers are upset about the announced price increases. Many feel abandoned by the bank, especially since the previous fees have already been perceived as high. It remains to be seen whether the new fee models can actually achieve the desired effect and improve customer satisfaction.

In the same week there was a large -scale fire brigade in Malsch due to a leak in a tank container. 61 firefighters were on duty, which shows that there is also considerable need for action in other areas of the region.

checking account and fee structure

The offer of Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken comprises various account models that are tailored to different customer needs. A basic account provides access to cashless payment transactions and offers basic functions such as money, transfers, transfers and paying with a debit card. In comparison, the checking account has an extended scope of services that also includes an account overdraft (disposition loan) and the possibility of a credit card. Class = "Source_3"> Further information on the account models can be found here .

The fee structure varies depending on the account model, which means that, depending on your needs, customers should choose the right account. While some accounts are geared towards children and adolescents, other community accounts or specific functions for different target groups offer.

The situation in the region is rounded off by cultural events such as the “Das Fest” festival in Karlsruhe, for which the tickets for Saturday are already sold out, while some are still available for Friday. And the new “Citywave” system in Freiburg, which will be opened in May, also promises to offer surfers in the city.