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GLS Bank

Sustainable banking with a social conscience

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Bochum: First Steps10 pts

Bochum: Explorer25 pts

Bochum: Insider50 pts

In Bochum, the GLS Bank pioneers a financial model centered around sustainability and social responsibility. Your deposits support charitable projects that aim to improve the world. Discover a financial landscape driven by transparency and ethical values.

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Did you know?

The GLS Bank was founded in 1974 as an anthroposophical bank.

Quick Facts

Founded: March 11, 1974
Website: gls.de

Guided Story

Feel the vibrant energy of the city around you? Right here in Bochum, the GLS Bank stands as a beacon of responsible banking since 1974. Take a look around; you’ve got the bustling Schauspielhaus to the northwest and the serene Melanchthonkirche to the southwest. Imagine people gathering here, drawn by the promise of something greater than mere financial gain. Did you know that GLS was the first of its kind in Germany, pioneering sustainable banking long before it became a buzzword? The building itself exudes a simple elegance that mirrors the bank’s down-to-earth philosophy. Visiting this place feels like stepping into the future of finance.