Identification by means of identity Giro requires a German bank account with access to online banking. By entering your BIC or bank name, participating banks will appear, and you will be redirected to your online banking application. Please login to your personal online banking portal, and you will be guided through the identity verification process in three easy steps. Results are immediately transmitted in real-time to the contractor upon completion of the identification. No data is collected or stored at any time during the process.