Free alternativeto the DKB deposit account
DKB is discontinuing its pooled rental deposit accounts. With heykaution you manage your rental deposits simply, securely and clearly online.
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In 3 simple steps
Switch from DKB to heykaution
- 1
Request a payout from DKB
Ask DKB to pay out your existing rental deposits, including any interest accrued so far.
- 2
Register for free and open accounts
Create your free landlord account, confirm your identity online and open a separate deposit account for each tenancy.
- 3
Pay the deposits into the new accounts
After opening, you receive bank details for each deposit account. Transfer the respective deposit there — then you can manage everything conveniently online.
Why heykaution is the right alternative
- Completely free
- No account-opening or account-management fees — neither for you nor for your tenants.
- Everything in one place
- Manage as many rental deposit accounts as you like, clearly, through a single online login.
- Secure and legally compliant
- Rental deposits are held separately from your own assets at our German partner bank, Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank eG.
- Less administration
- View incoming payments, have interest and statements calculated automatically, and pay out deposits digitally.
Trustworthy partnerships
Why landlords trust us
plusForta GmbH, the company behind our deposit account, has been a specialist in rental deposits for many years and works with strong partners.
Trusted Partners
- Over 100,000 active customers since 2009
- A network of 2,000+ real estate, finance, and insurance experts
- Subsidiary of Aareal Bank in cooperation with Volksbank
- 100% legally compliant under § 551 BGB
- Deposit protection up to €100,000 per tenant
Common questions about switching from DKB
Yes. You can also open new rental deposit accounts with heykaution for tenancies that already exist.
Have the existing deposit amounts paid out by DKB and then pay them into the newly opened heykaution accounts.
Manage rental deposits for free with heykaution
Would you rather stop managing your rental deposits at DKB? With heykaution you choose a simple, secure and completely free alternative.
Open your free rental deposit account now and manage every deposit conveniently online.
Still have questions? You can find more information on our help page.
Our Contact Options
Do you have questions about our products or services? Need help filling out your application? No problem.
Simply use our form, send us an email.
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plusForta GmbHTalstr. 24
40217 Düsseldorf
Germany
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