Apple Pay use in Germany 2019-2023 | Statista (2024)

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Is Apple Pay accepted in Germany? ›

Countries within Europe that accept Apple Pay include Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Kazakhstan, Jersey, Latvia, ...

Can I use Apple Pay abroad? Apple Pay works in countries and regions that support contactless payments. Confirm with your bank, and ask about any fees they may charge for overseas usage.

You may not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over EUR 50. You may need to enter your PIN for purchases over GEL 160 (Visa) or GEL 100 (Mastercard). You may need to enter your PIN for purchases over EUR 25 (Visa) or EUR 50 (Mastercard). You may need to enter your PIN for purchases over EUR 50.

Apple Pay doesn't charge you any foreign transaction fee when you make a mobile payment using its service². However, if your card issuer or bank levies a foreign transaction fee, this will still apply — which means that there may still be a cost when you shop online or in person using Apple Pay.

"As of December 2021, approximately 29 million Europeans utilize Apple Pay."

You might not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over 50 EUR. You might need to sign a receipt or enter your PIN for purchases over 25 EUR.

6. Mobile Payment Apps (e.g., Google Pay and Apple Pay) Mobile payment apps are on the rise in Germany, enabling users to make contactless payments with their smartphones. Google Pay and Apple Pay are among the leading options, accepted at various retailers.

Walmart isn't the only holdout on accepting Apple Pay, though. Home Depot partnered with PayPal, and now doesn't accept either Apple Pay or Google Wallet. Arby's, Applebees, and Hobby Lobby also don't accept Apple Pay.

To create Apple Card, we needed an issuing bank and a global payment network. Apple Card is the first consumer credit card Goldman Sachs has issued, and they were open to doing things in a new way. And the strength of the Mastercard network means Apple Card is accepted all over the world.

Going Digital. Increasingly, merchants throughout Europe accept Apple Pay and other digital "contactless" payment systems. Apple Pay is accepted in over 80 countries as of April 2024. 1 Paying with a tap of your phone can alleviate security concerns about having pockets picked and wallets stolen.

Does Apple Pay work for different currencies? ›

In the same way that your Travel Money Card works, Apple Pay will use the currency of the country you are in, meaning you don't have to select specific currencies whilst paying – it's all done behind the scenes for you.

There's no fee from Apple when you use Apple Pay.

We asked German consumers about "Biggest contactless payment brands at POS" and found that "PayPal" takes the top spot, while "Verse" is at the other end of the ranking. Find this and more survey data on most used mobile payments by brand in our Consumer Insights tool.

Since Mastercard is our global payment network, you can use it all over the world. For apps and websites that don't take Apple Pay yet, just enter the virtual card number stored securely in your Wallet app.