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Miles & More Credit Card: Migration 2026 Completed

The switch from DKB to Deutsche Bank is in full swing. Act now! Your DKB card will be terminated by April 2026 at the latest.

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Important Deadlines - Don't Miss Out!

  • Frequent Flyers (FTL/SEN/HON): DKB card ends 28.02.2026
  • Regular cardholders: DKB card ends 30.04.2026
  • Business cards: Shipping from 01.01.2026
  • Switch bonus with application until 15.02.2026
January 2026
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Important update for all Miles & More credit card holders: The migration from DKB to Deutsche Bank has been in full swing since October 2025 and will be fully completed by Spring 2026. There is no automatic card transfer - you must actively apply for a new card from Deutsche Bank to continue collecting miles.

1Migration Timeline

October 2025

Migration Start

Deutsche Bank takes over card issuance. First status holders (FTL, SEN, HON) can apply for new cards.

January 1, 2026

Business Cards Shipping

Self-employed and business owners receive their new business credit cards from Deutsche Bank.

February 28, 2026

DKB Termination for Frequent Flyers

Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle Members: Existing DKB cards will be terminated. New Deutsche Bank card must be active!

April 30, 2026

DKB Termination for All Others

Regular cardholders without frequent flyer status: DKB cards will be definitively terminated. Without a new card, no more miles collection!

Spring 2026

Migration Completed

Full transition to Deutsche Bank is complete. All Miles & More credit cards will be issued exclusively by Deutsche Bank.

2Switch Bonus - Limited Time Only!

Standard Bonus

Up to 5,000 Miles

+ 40 Points

Apply until February 15, 2026

FTL/SEN/HON
Frequent Flyer Bonus

6,000 Miles

+ 40 Points

Apply until January 31, 2026

Additionally: First month free of card fees for all applications from October 2025 to April 2026

3Your Checklist - How to Switch Correctly

1

Don't wait for an automatic transfer

There is no automatic switch! You must take action yourself.

2

Apply at Deutsche Bank

Apply for a new card directly at Deutsche Bank - before the DKB termination!

3

Complete new verification

Identity verification required (Video-Ident or PostIdent).

4

Keep DKB card active

Don't cancel your old card until the new Deutsche Bank card has arrived.

5

Check miles status

Ensure all collected miles are transferred properly.

4Card Benefits Comparison

BenefitStays the SameNew at DB
Miles Earning2 EUR = 1 Mile-
Miles ValidityUnlimited with active card-
Cash Withdrawal2% (min. 5 EUR)-
Foreign Currency1.95%-
Payment NetworkMastercard-
Mobile Payment-Apple Pay & Google Pay
Banking Integration-In Miles & More App
Flexiroam Data Package-Extended availability
Marriott Bonvoy Status-Silver (with Gold Card)

5New Benefits at Deutsche Bank

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Pay contactlessly with your smartphone - finally available for Miles & More cards.

Banking in the App

Integrated banking features directly in the Miles & More app for better overview.

Flexiroam Data Package

Extended mobile data package for travel - browse more affordably worldwide.

Marriott Bonvoy Silver

Gold Card holders automatically receive Marriott Bonvoy Silver status.

Important Notice: No Automatic Switch!

Your DKB card will be automatically terminated on the mentioned dates - but there is no automatic transfer to Deutsche Bank!

  • XDon't wait for mail from Deutsche Bank
  • XThere will be no automatic card transfer
  • OActively apply for your new card at Deutsche Bank

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