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Also, almost every store accept touch-pay method where you just touch your CC with the terminal and it is payed without entering pin or providing signature. On

Also, almost every store accept touch-pay method where you just touch your CC with the terminal and it is payed without entering pin or providing signature. Only works if the amount is less then 25 EUR but still it is much faster then cash.

distances 9y ago
> Also, almost every store accept touch-pay method Definitely not the case in Berlin where cash is king, German bank cards work often, and credit cards are rarely accepted.
- germanier 9y ago
  Pretty much every national chain, especially supermarkets, accepts credit cards. You won't have as much luck at owner-operated stores or restaurants. Berlin is probably the most card-friendly place in Germany by the way.
  - distances 9y ago
    I'm indeed thinking independent stores, family-run restaurants and discount markets such as Netto which only accept the German card; local kiosks and fast-food places take cash only. I can confirm credit card works in upscale markets (like Rewe) and major chains.
    - germanier 9y ago
      Both Netto with and without a dog in the logo (competing chains with the same name) now accept credit cards, same with other discount markets such as Aldi, Lidl, and Kaufland. Major exceptions in the food sector are most Penny and many Edeka stores (a lot of the latter I would categorize as "upscale"). You are right about independent stores and restaurants. Unless you know for sure all places you plan to go to take cards you should carry enough cash.
      - majewsky 9y ago
        > both Netto with and without a dog in the logo I call them "red Netto" and "black Netto" because of the yellow-red and yellow-black color scheme. (The main color is, frustratingly, also the same.)
Semaphor 9y ago
> Only works if the amount is less then 25 EUR but still it is much faster then cash. For my card (N26) I can still use the feature but I'll have to enter my pin. Still faster than sticking it into the slot.
herbst 9y ago
This is only true for big chain things. Pretty much everywhere in Europe I've been.
- herbst 9y ago
  Just gave it a try in budweis, CZ. Only big chains in the supermarkets had these readers.
- herbst 9y ago
  Just gave it a try in budweis, CZ. Only big chains in the supermarkets had these readers.
- herbst 9y ago
  Now failed to buy anything in the linz, AT trainstation where I checked a few selectors and smaller stores. Whatever you think. This is central Europe and visible Badly supported
- herbst 9y ago
  Was giving it a try in Salzburg AT for 2 days now. Haven't found a single machine that takes contact less chips so far. Not even big chains

distances 9y ago

> Also, almost every store accept touch-pay method Definitely not the case in Berlin where cash is king, German bank cards work often, and credit cards are rarely accepted.

germanier 9y ago
Pretty much every national chain, especially supermarkets, accepts credit cards. You won't have as much luck at owner-operated stores or restaurants. Berlin is probably the most card-friendly place in Germany by the way.
- distances 9y ago
  I'm indeed thinking independent stores, family-run restaurants and discount markets such as Netto which only accept the German card; local kiosks and fast-food places take cash only. I can confirm credit card works in upscale markets (like Rewe) and major chains.
  - germanier 9y ago
    Both Netto with and without a dog in the logo (competing chains with the same name) now accept credit cards, same with other discount markets such as Aldi, Lidl, and Kaufland. Major exceptions in the food sector are most Penny and many Edeka stores (a lot of the latter I would categorize as "upscale"). You are right about independent stores and restaurants. Unless you know for sure all places you plan to go to take cards you should carry enough cash.
    - majewsky 9y ago
      > both Netto with and without a dog in the logo I call them "red Netto" and "black Netto" because of the yellow-red and yellow-black color scheme. (The main color is, frustratingly, also the same.)

Semaphor 9y ago

> Only works if the amount is less then 25 EUR but still it is much faster then cash. For my card (N26) I can still use the feature but I'll have to enter my pin. Still faster than sticking it into the slot.

herbst 9y ago

This is only true for big chain things. Pretty much everywhere in Europe I've been.

herbst 9y ago
Just gave it a try in budweis, CZ. Only big chains in the supermarkets had these readers.
herbst 9y ago
Just gave it a try in budweis, CZ. Only big chains in the supermarkets had these readers.
herbst 9y ago
Now failed to buy anything in the linz, AT trainstation where I checked a few selectors and smaller stores. Whatever you think. This is central Europe and visible Badly supported
herbst 9y ago
Was giving it a try in Salzburg AT for 2 days now. Haven't found a single machine that takes contact less chips so far. Not even big chains