Storing cash at home: Up to what amount is it legal – and who is liable if it is stolen?. Many people store larger amounts of money in their own four walls - for example in a safe.
The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief recommends keeping a sum at home that will last you for around a week. Most household contents insurance policies only cover a sum between 1,500 and 2,000 euros in the event of theft or fire. If you want to deposit more, you have to prove where the money comes from.