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Can one use a card (Visa) to pay for public transport tickets in Berlin? |
Annoyingly, you can only pay with the EC card in many German shops. I am planning a trip to Berlin and would like to know how much cash I need: If I find a BVG counter at the airport, will they accept my Visa (US, debit)? It would be for a WelcomeCard or something similar if it matters. Thanks.
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Thanks to all who replied. It follows from my question that I know that many German places accept just the EC card, so there's little point in telling me that Visa is accepted everywhere in Europe. :)
Otto B., thanks for a comprehensive reply but I check the BVG site before asking and nowhere does it say anything about payment options at the counter. It says that you can use the EC card or cash at ticket machines. Luckily, I was able to find a contact form at the BVG homepage and contact them. They replied: An unseren Verkaufsstellen können Sie mit Diners, Visa, Amex, Eurocard, Mastercard and Ec Card bezahlen.
By the way, there might be some confusion in terminology. My card is a debit card but it is embossed and I don't need to give my PIN when I pay. In some countries, they treat it like a credit card but I swear there is "debit card" written there. When I pay in the US, I always need to hit "debit" on the touchscreen. |
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gpatrick900
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Provided your bank allows pin transaction outside of your country. It may or may not work. If you live in the U.S. Get a debit card that has a maestro symbol on it and make sure your bank will allow pin transaction outside of your country with that network.
EC card now carry the maestro label.
Germany is mostly a cash country. There are a few places that accept Visa or MasterCard. A lot use the EC card but not all. However, there are atm that should take your card.
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The other poster does not know how are debit card system works. Yes are debit card with a Mastercard and Visa symbol can be used in Europe. However, the problem most merchants in Germany do not take credit cards but take EC card. I read that the Electronic Cash system has merged with the Maestro system. So international visitors could use their maestro card at places that take EC card.
Not all U.S. banks have the Maestro logo on them. Those banks that do have the Maestro logo may have to be activated to be used in Germany. |
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Trent
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NO.
The two answers above are wrong. You can only pay cash or with the EC-Card at the machines or at the counter.
http://www.bvg.de/index.php/en/Bvg/Index/folder/711/name/Buying+Tickets
A single trip ticket with the BVG costs 2,10 Euros.
A seven day pass costs 25,40 Euros.
Both rates are for the AB zone which includes the greater part of the city.
The links shows an overview of the rates (in English).
http://www.bvg.de/index.php/en/Bvg/Index/folder/709/name/Fares+Overview
They also sell a Welcome Card which you can buy at the BVG counter or in one of the Tourist Information Centers.
http://www.bvg.de/index.php/en/Bvg/Detail/folder/755/id/2912/nb/1/name/Berlin+WelcomeCard
Unfortunately they don't say how much it is on the website. |
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MissBarcelona
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Berlin, great city! The EC card is quite annoying, but most places that accept EC accept debit cards too, therefore you can use your US Visa debit card, but remember the exchange rate, the dollar is quite weak to the euro. Great trip! |
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First of all, check with your bank in general. I don't believe US debit (not credit) cards are acceptable in Europe. I believe that only credit cards are accepted.
Except for that, the guy who gave you the full answer (that it is not possible with the BVG ticket) is right and I'd give him the best answer. |
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blapath
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Visa is accepted everywhere in Europe |
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