What does “Pfändung” mean?

Seizure. The Betreibungsamt takes part of your wages or things to pay a debt.

What to do

They must leave you the minimum you need to live (Existenzminimum). Get free debt advice early.

You may see it in letters from

• Betreibungsamt — Debt collection office

“Pfändung” is a German word used in official letters in Switzerland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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