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If you want to visit germany, bring cash. A lot of places don't accept credit cards and places that do accept them often have a rule where you have to buy stuff worth at least 5 to 10 euros to pay with credit card.

I am a 26 years old german who has lived in 3 large cities so far and I have NEVER seen someone paying with a credit card. I can't speak for other countries but if you have questions about germany, feel free to ask.

Edit: It seems like other people from germany have had different experiences than I did as they are able to pay with credit cards almost everywhere. Just be aware that this is not true for all of germany. While places like Berlin or Cologne should accept credit cards all over the place, smaller cities might not have this luxury.

Edit2: Guys, I just said to bring some cash. I didn't say leave your credit card at home. Yes, you can pay at a lot of places with credit card, but none of you can deny that there are also a lot of places where you can't.

Gives the words "stretch goal" an interesting meaning.

My guess would be because of tips. Germans don't tip except the service was good and if we do, we do it in cash.