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.

Hotel porters · Germany

Do you tip hotel porters in Germany?

Short answer

€1–2 per bag

A euro or two per bag.

OptionalCash preferred

Customary at mid-range and upmarket hotels. One to two euros a bag in cash.

How much should you tip hotel porters in Germany?: €1–2 per bag. A euro or two per bag.
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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