Are there specific banks where the blocked funds for living expenses can be deposited for the German student visa?

Yes, for a German student visa, you must deposit your blocked funds into a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approved providers, not traditional banks.

Common providers include Expatrio, Fintiba, and Coracle. These specialize in blocked accounts for international students and provide the required blocking confirmation (Sperrbestätigung) for your visa application.

Regular German banks usually do not offer blocked accounts for visa purposes. Using these authorized providers is the standard process.