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.
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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 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /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. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/
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Most popular payment methods based on the value of transactions in Germany in 2020, by age [Graph], Deutsche Bundesbank, January 12, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/916527/share-of-payment-instruments-used-in-germany-by-age-group/