This statistic illustrates the leading payment methods used in Germany in 2020, by age group. As of 2020, cash was a popular payment method, especially with those aged over 65 years. Younger age groups especially preferred to use Girocard or other types of debit cards.
Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age
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Deutsche Bundesbank. (January 12, 2021). Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/
Deutsche Bundesbank. "Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age." Chart. January 12, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 07, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/
Deutsche Bundesbank. (2021). Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 07, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/
Deutsche Bundesbank. "Most Popular Payment Methods Based on The Value of Transactions in Germany in 2020, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Jan 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/
Deutsche Bundesbank, Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/ (last visited May 07, 2025)
Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age [Graph], Deutsche Bundesbank, January 12, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/