Credit cards in Germany (1 Viewer)

[Dwarfland]

Been really surprised at how reluctant most bars and restaurants are to take cards, either debit or credit. I’ve had €20 minimum and others flatly refusing cards even on a €50 bill. I’d have expected Germany to be fully cashless as I’ve found Spain and France to be over the last 3 months but absolutely not. Anyone know why? Obviously it’s charge related but it’s not because we’re British, a bar owner just told us most businesses only take German EC cards due to problems getting paid. Why do Germany have problems when no one else does?

 

[Figaro]

This was raised in the "supermarket cashback" thread.
Lots said they never needed cash when away so why would they need cashback ?
They obviously never went to Germany, as I found similar to you when I was there in 2019
In answer to your question, I've no idea what the problem is

 

[olley]

They prefer cash.
Geld stinkt nicht according to Google.

 

[Sapper520]

Always been the same…..very reluctant to change from cash.

 

[Dwarfland]

This was raised in the "supermarket cashback" thread.
Lots said they never needed cash when away so why would they need cashback ?
They obviously never went to Germany, as I found similar to you when I was there in 2019
In answer to your question, I've no idea what the problem is

Pre Covid I’d say most countries (except Scandinavia) were the same. Now I’d say cards are generally the norm, especially in cities. Germany is like going back to 2015! I have a Revolut card which is a Euro debit card, so not even a credit card. Surprised how many refuse cards of any kind.

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[Jev88]

Loosely related.
A global company I used to work for was going to remove fuel cards and force everyone on to company credit card......... Until the German workers Union said No! You can't force a worker to go into "debt". No other nation I know if objected.