Overview
- The new rate took effect on 1 January 2026, increasing monthly support by €4 per child, or €48 a year.
- The Familienkasse has set monthly transfer dates for 2026 that vary by the Kindergeld number’s end digit.
- Existing recipients receive the higher amount automatically, with no new application required.
- Families on low or middle incomes may boost support with the Kinderzuschlag, which must be applied for separately.
- Parents in Bavaria lose regional top-ups after the state abolished Familiengeld and canceled the planned €3,000 Kinderstartgeld.