Smartphone payments in Germany
Ich zahle fast überall in Deutschland mit meinem Smartphone, sogar beim Bäcker.
I pay with my smartphone almost everywhere in Germany, even at the baker's.
Cultural Context
Germany has traditionally been a cash-heavy society, but by 2026 contactless smartphone payments have become widespread even at small businesses like bakeries, marking a significant cultural shift in daily payment habits.
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