Transaction processing
€2.90 per month
Per card terminal. This covers the processing of your card payments.
Card payments in Germany
Card terminal and payment contract in Germany
Is your business based in Germany? Accept card payments at fixed, low rates via Count-IT, with a card terminal linked to your till. The amount appears on the terminal straight away and the payment is recorded in the sale automatically.
In short
With a Count-IT payment contract in Germany you pay €2.90 a month per card terminal for transaction processing, plus a fixed amount or percentage per payment. All rates exclude VAT.
- €0.231 per debit payment (regular bank card)
- 1.35% per credit card payment, 2.3% for business and non-EU credit cards
- One-off set-up fee of €58 per card terminal; apply via our contact form
Rates
Card payment rates in Germany
No complicated bundles: a fixed amount per card terminal and a fixed rate per payment, depending on your customer's card.
Debit payment
€0.231 per transaction
Payments with a regular bank card, the most common way to pay by card.
Credit card
1.35% of the amount
Visa and Mastercard consumer credit cards from the EU.
Business or international credit card
2.3% of the amount
Business credit cards and credit cards from outside the EU.
All rates exclude VAT. You pay a one-off set-up fee of €58 per card terminal. The card terminal itself is purchased separately.
Example
You have one card terminal and your customers pay 500 times a month with their bank card. You then pay €115.50 in transactions plus €2.90 for transaction processing: €118.40 a month in total, excluding VAT.
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Why via Count-IT
Card payments that work with your till
Amount sent to the terminal automatically
The till sends the amount to the card terminal. No keying in, so no typing errors.
Payment recorded in the sale
The result of the card payment comes back into Count-IT and is processed in the sale.
An end-of-day report that adds up
Because till and terminal use the same amount, your card payments match the end-of-day closing.
One partner for till and payments
POS software, card terminal and payment contract all come from Count-IT. One point of contact if you have a question.
How it works
Taking card payments in three steps
Apply for a payment contract
Fill in the contact form with the subject "Apply for a card payment contract". We will get in touch with you about the application.
Choose a card terminal
Choose a countertop or mobile card terminal. See the range on our hardware page or ask us for advice.
Link and start
The card terminal is linked to Count-IT. From then on you take payments from the till and every payment is recorded in the sale automatically.
Which card terminal suits you?
If you work behind a fixed counter, a countertop terminal is the obvious choice. If you move around the shop, a terrace or on location, a mobile terminal is more practical. Our range includes both, with prices excluding VAT. Not sure? Just ask us which terminal suits your situation.
Already have a terminal or payment provider?
That works too. Count-IT works with payment terminals from CCV, Worldline, Ingenico, Sepay, myPOS, SumUp, Pay. and Buckaroo, among others. You then pay your own provider's rates. See all integrations or ask us whether your terminal is suitable.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about card payments in Germany
What does a payment contract in Germany cost?
You pay €2.90 a month per card terminal for transaction processing. On top of that, each payment costs €0.231 for a debit payment, 1.35% for an EU consumer credit card and 2.3% for a business credit card or a credit card from outside the EU. There is a one-off set-up fee of €58 per card terminal. All amounts exclude VAT.
What is the difference between debit and credit?
With a debit payment your customer pays with a regular bank card and the amount is debited from their account straight away. This costs a fixed €0.231 per transaction. With a credit card payment you pay a percentage of the amount: 1.35% for Visa and Mastercard consumer credit cards from the EU and 2.3% for business credit cards and credit cards from outside the EU.
Are there any one-off costs?
Yes, there is a one-off set-up fee of €58 per card terminal, excluding VAT. The card terminal itself is purchased separately; prices are on our hardware page.
Does the card terminal work with my till?
Yes. The card terminal is linked to Count-IT: the till sends the amount to the terminal and the result of the payment comes back into the sale. You do not need to key anything in.
Which card terminal do I need?
That depends on how you work: a countertop terminal at the counter, or a mobile one for the shop floor, a terrace or on location. See the range on our hardware page or ask us for advice.
Can I keep my current terminal or payment provider?
Often you can. Count-IT works with payment terminals from CCV, Worldline, Ingenico, Sepay, myPOS, SumUp, Pay. and Buckaroo, among others. You then pay your own provider's rates. If in doubt, ask us whether your terminal is suitable.
How do I apply for a payment contract?
Fill in the contact form and choose the subject "Apply for a card payment contract". We will then contact you about the application and the choice of card terminal.
Card payments via Count-IT?
Apply for a payment contract or get advice on the right card terminal. We are happy to help.