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Berlin, Germany

Berlin U-Bahn payment methods

Check how to enter the gates, buy tickets and use fare cards on Berlin U-Bahn. Operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe; last verified on 2026-07-22.

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bank card at gate
No
open-loop payment

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on Berlin U-Bahn?

No. Berlin U-Bahn does not currently accept physical contactless bank cards directly at its fare gates.

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Passenger access

Gate entry

Transit card

Partial
VBB-fahrCard Smartcards are primarily used for subscriptions; occasional riders usually use paper or app tickets.

Contactless bank card

No
Source: BVG tourist tickets Automatic charging by tapping a bank card for a ride is not available network-wide.

Mobile wallet

No
Source: BVG tourist tickets Apple Pay and Google Pay can purchase tickets but are not direct gate-entry media.

QR gate entry

Yes
BVG mobile ticket Source: BVG tourist tickets

Official app

Yes
BVG Tickets app, Jelbi app Source: BVG tourist tickets

Paper ticket or token

Yes
Paper ticket Source: BVG tourist tickets

Visitor pass

Yes
Berlin WelcomeCard, day ticket Source: BVG tourist tickets

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