Can you tip by card in Germany?

Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.

Cafés · Germany

Do you tip at cafés in Germany?

Short answer

Round up

Round up to the next euro.

Optional

A coffee and a slice of cake gets rounded up to the nearest euro or two. Nothing more is expected.

How much should you tip in cafés in Germany?: Round up to the next euro.
Can you tip by card in Germany?: Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.

Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.

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