German Phrase
Wie hoch ist das Überweisungslimit?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the maximum amount that can be transferred in a single transaction or within a certain period. It is a typical banking‑related question, focusing on the quantitative limit rather than the procedure.
When to use
Use this phrase when you call your bank’s customer service, chat with a banking app, or speak with a teller to find out how much money you are allowed to send per transaction, per day, or per month.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WiehochistdasÜberweisungslimit?
Wie (How/What)
Used to ask about the manner, degree, or amount of something; here it introduces a question about a quantitative value.
hoch (high)
An adjective used predicatively with 'sein' to ask about the size or amount of something.
ist (is)
Third‑person singular of 'sein', required because the subject 'das Überweisungslimit' is neuter singular.
das (the)
Definite article matching the neuter noun 'Überweisungslimit'.
Überweisungslimit (transfer limit)
Compound noun: 'Überweisung' (transfer) + 'Limit' (limit). Treated as neuter.
Question mark
In German, a question is marked only by the final '?' – word order already signals a yes/no or wh‑question.
🗨In Conversation
Wie hoch ist das Überweisungslimit?
What is the transfer limit?
Das tägliche Limit beträgt 5.000 Euro, und pro einzelne Überweisung dürfen Sie maximal 2.000 Euro senden.
The daily limit is 5,000 euros, and for each single transfer you may send up to 2,000 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie viel ist das Überweisungslimit?
‘Wie viel’ asks for a concrete amount, not the height/size of a limit. Use ‘Wie hoch’ or ‘Wie viel darf ich …’ instead.
Ist das Überweisungslimit hoch?
The word order turns the sentence into a yes/no question, losing the request for the exact figure.
Wie hoch sind das Überweisungslimit?
‘sind’ is plural; the subject ‘das Überweisungslimit’ is singular neuter, so ‘ist’ is required.
↔Alternatives
Wie viel darf ich maximal überweisen?
How much am I allowed to transfer at most?
Welches Limit gilt für meine Überweisungen?
Which limit applies to my transfers?
Gibt es ein Obergrenzen für Überweisungen?
Is there an upper limit for transfers?
Cultural Tip
German banks often differentiate between a daily total limit and a per‑transaction limit. When you ask about the limit, use the formal 'Sie' form unless you are speaking with a personal advisor you know well. Some banks list the limits in the online banking portal, but a quick phone call using this phrase is common practice.