Free Cash Withdrawal in Germany

[Lutz]

This is just to let those touring Germany know that it is possible to withdraw up to 200 Euros without charge using their credit card by shopping at any REWE supermarket. So long as you purchase items totalling at least 20 Euros, you can have up to 200 Euros added to the bill and this will be paid out in cash.

 

[Brum1]

Thanks for the 'heads up' on that Lutz.
We are visiting Germany this summer and then to Italy via Austria and again to Belchenblick in the SW on the return journey.

 

[emmerson]

Cheers Lutz. We'll be in Aachen and Koblenz at the end of May, so that's a good tip.

 

[Lutz]

Hi Emmerson,
We've got our caravan on a site in Weilburg which is only about 40 miles from Koblenz. You're welcome to drop by if you like.

 

[DavidKlyne]

Lutz
Great news, we always try to use REWE as they seem to be the only Germany wide supermarket that accepts credits cards as far as I can tell. Apparently they caused quite a storm when they originally announced they would accept them. Not sure if we will have much opportunity to make use of the offer this year as we are just passing through but you never know. For those of us who are a bit challenged when it comes to requesting things in German what phrase would you use to make such a request?

Thanks

David

 

[Lutz]

Hi David,
If you care to phrase your request in English I can give you a translation.

 

[Brum1]

Hi David,
If you care to phrase your request in English I can give you a translation.

"May I have cashback please"

 

[emmerson]

Lutz, thank you. If we have time, we may well take up your offer. Will you text me a contact number, please on 07811 839187.

 

[TINHUTONWHEELS]

Hi Lutz
Thanks for the tip on the credit card and also mentioning the best Super market chain to visit for my breakfast goodies.
Where off to Lake Constance on the German/Swiss border in June, travelling via Koblenz for a overnight stop.
Looking forward to it....
Kev...

verlassen Sie englisches durch kommen der Weise
(get out of the way english, coming through) I did cheat and use Babelfish.

 

[DavidKlyne]

Hi David,
If you care to phrase your request in English I can give you a translation.

"May I have cashback please"

Lutz

Something along the lines of what Brum said. I suppose it depends whether its something that they ask automatically. Is cashback a regular thing in German supermarkets if using bank cards? In the UK supermarkets offer it as a means of getting rid of cash to avoid bank charges!
David

 

[Lutz]

I'm afraid I have overlooked something. I have just come back from a REWE shop to learn that the cashback offer applies only if paying with a German card. Humble apologies. I should have checked better before posting this thread.

 

[DavidKlyne]

Lutz
It was a nice thought while it lasted!!!! Just a question though, how do they know its a German card as the cashier rarely sees the card?

David

 

[Lutz]

I believe the first 4 digits of a credit card indicate where it was issued. I imagine that a card reader will automatically identify a foreign card even if the cashier doesn't.

 

[emmerson]

Ah well, not to worry.It was a nice idea!