Share of payment methods used in Germany 2020, based on transaction value
This statistic illustrates the leading payment methods used in Germany in 2020. As of 2020, girocard or any other type of debit card was the most popular payment method with 33 percent of transaction turnover. After debit cards, the main method of payments used in Germany in 2020 was with cash. Contactless card transactions only accounted for four percent of payment turnover in Germany in 2020.