Performance (Discharge)
A debt is extinguished once the performance is rendered.
An obligation is extinguished when the owed performance is actually rendered to the correct recipient (performance). For monetary debts, this is generally when the money is received by the creditor. Keep proof of payment as evidence.
The relevant statutes
§ 362 BGB
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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.