Payment methods

You can use the following payment methods to pay our website or in the app: PayPal, direct debit, Apple Pay and credit card.

PayPal

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  • Automatic forwarding to PayPal: log in with your PayPal login data

  • Debit from your payment method stored with PayPal

giropay

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Giropay will discontinue its service this year.

From 1 October 2024, giropay will therefore no longer be available as a payment method.
You can still cancel tickets that you have paid for with giropay up to 30 September 2024 as usual on bahn.de and in the App DB Navigator.

Direct debit

  • SEPA direct debit scheme standardised throughout Europe

  • The registered office of your specified bank must be in the SEPA area

  • You must have entered your SEPA direct debit data in your customer account and be logged in when booking.

  • Debit from the specified bank account

Apple Pay

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  • Payment via Apple Pay requires an Apple device, an Apple ID and a debit or credit card
  • Save your payment details in the wallet app
  • Confirm payment via fingerprint or Touch ID/Face ID

Credit card

  • Pay with American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard or Visa

  • Secure payment through the highest security standard for online payment by credit card. If required, your credit card proider will promt you to perform a customer authentication.

  • Your credit card will be charged immediately after you complete the booking process.