By the way, this is comparatively easy for smaller shops. That would mean: Either you have to change the bank after the changeover, pay with cash or the business has to accept Visa & Co. In a shop that “only accepts debit cards”, you would have to change your payment method. The complete elimination of the girocard would have serious consequences. It also does not reveal when the changeover should take place and whether it also affects existing customers. Because the DKB not only does not reveal any details about the plans for the debit card. Still, customers remain uncertain about what will happen to their account in the future. So it cannot be ruled out that the DKB will change its mind after all. The number of shops that do not accept credit cards and therefore also no debit cards is apparently still too large. ![]() In response to our reporting, we received many comments that the discontinuation of the DKB Girocard would result in the customer’s account being terminated. It is doubtful, however, that both additional cards remain free. According to previous plans, this should also be possible with the previous credit card. As a DKB customer, you can order a girocard on request. The statement could be interpreted in such a way that customers only receive a Visa debit card without a girocard function as standard. In any case, it will continue to be available to our customers. However, we have not yet finally clarified the exact product details, so unfortunately I cannot tell you more at this point. It will continue to be available (if necessary). Visa Infinite - Credit card - Visa Infinite is designed to meet the requirements of a select group of upscale consumers, provides unparalleled services and benefits, allows cardholders to fully enjoy their activities and travel with total freedom, confidence and peace of mind. In another email that we received as an addendum to the Girocard statement, the DKB now says: “We will not abolish this card. The number of such terminals and the resulting gap in acceptance are decreasing, however, so that the VISA debit card can be widely used in retail. A few girocard-only terminals cannot be used to pay with the VISA debit card. It covers most of the use cases in the daily life of our customers. ![]() When we asked what would happen if the V-Pay card was abolished with the Girocard function, a spokesman said: “The VISA debit card will become the main card for the DKB Cash account. The abolition of the V-Pay card, which primarily functions as a card popularly known as an EC card, is also planned.
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