These instructions apply generally, although individual steps may vary slightly depending on the bank and online banking system.
Preparation
Login to your bank's online e-banking
Set up a recurring donation
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Open menu: In online banking, search for the option to create a standing order. You will often find this under terms such as "Payments", "Standing orders", "Transfers" or "Recurring payments".
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Create new standing order: Select the option "Create new standing order" or a similar formulation.
Enter details of the standing order
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Recipient details: Enter the recipient's bank details, in particular:
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Amount: Enter the amount that should be transferred regularly.
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Repetition interval: Select the interval at which the payments are to be repeated:
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Start date: Enter the date from which the standing order is to be executed.
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End date (optional): If the standing order is to end after a certain time, also enter an end date. Otherwise, the standing order can run indefinitely.
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Intended use: Enter an intended use, such as "ena for free disposal", "ena fund", "Social Impact Fund" or similar.
Verification and confirmation
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Check: Be sure to check all data entered carefully to avoid errors.
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Confirmation: Confirm the details. In many cases, you will have to carry out a security check, e.g. by entering a TAN code or via a confirmation in the banking app.
Save and complete standing order
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Save: If all the details are correct, save the standing order. Your bank should show you a confirmation of the setup.
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Receive confirmation: You may also receive an e-mail or text message confirming that the standing order has been set up.
Check and change standing order
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Check: In the following days or weeks, check whether the payments have been made as requested. You can usually see this in the transaction area of your online banking.
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Change or cancel: If the amount, the recipient or the interval changes, you can edit or cancel the standing order at any time.
Alternative: Set up a standing order at the counter
This guide was created with the help of Chat GPT.