The Euro
Germany uses the Euro for its currency. The Euro was introduced in 2002 and is accepted by all other countries in the European Union. Using a single currency for most of Europe means that it’s easy to travel from country to country and not have to worry about exchanging money.
Coins
Germans love their coins. Euro coins are used regularly by most people and are an important part of daily life in Germany. Coins are so widespread in Germany that most men have a coin pocket built into their wallets! You can never go wrong with keeping some coins in your pocket when traveling in Germany.
Credit Cards
Germany is primarily a cash society and while credit cards are not accepted by most businesses, hotels and restaurants frequented by tourists may accept them. Learn more about which credit cards are accepted in Germany, types of transactions and common problems travelers encounter with credit cards. More…
Getting Euros
There are several different ways to get Euros once you arrive in Germany. You can use an ATM machine to withdrawal cash from your home account, you can exchange your local currency at a currency exchange counter or you can bring Euros from home. More…
Tipping
Tipping in Germany is a common theme that many people traveling to Germany ask about. Tipping is less of a theme for workers in Germany because they earn higher wages than in other countries. Extravagant tipping is not expected or required. Rounding the bill up for good service is common in Germany. More…