Yes, it works. Foreign Visa/Mastercard in Germany, based on 4 reports from travellers and public sources. Works for: Contactless, In-store (POS), ATM withdrawal, Online payments.
Over 1.2M NFC-capable terminals in Germany. Widely supported at major retailers, chains, and transit systems.
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4 reportsOver 1.2M NFC-capable terminals in Germany. Widely supported at major retailers, chains, and transit systems.
Widely accepted at supermarkets, restaurants, shops. Some merchants have €20 minimum; smaller establishments may prefer cash.
Reliably accepted. Fees vary €0–7.50 per withdrawal (bank/operator dependent). Avoid airport ATMs and dynamic currency conversion.
Standard acceptance across German e-commerce sites.