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 # FinTS HBCI PHP
 
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+
+A PHP library implementing the basics of the FinTS / HBCI protocol.
+It can be used to fetch the balance of connected bank accounts and for fetching bank statements of accounts.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Install via composer:
+
+    composer require mschindler83/fints-hbci-php
+
+
+## How to use it
+
+You can have a look at the "Samples" folder in this repository.
+
+### Have fun!