Hello everyone,

I’m living in Germany and looking for a good PayPal alternative. I mainly need it for:

  • Sending money to friends
  • Paying online, especially to small vendors
  • Ordering food and everyday purchases

I’ve heard about Bunq, Klarna, Revolut, and N26, but I’m not sure which one would be best for my needs. Has anyone had experience with these services in Germany? Which would you recommend and why?

Thanks in advance!

    • devfuuu@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      What is this “paying by invoice” you are talking about? (for those not living in that country)

        • devfuuu@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Is that something that people use in daily life for consumables? the only thing similar I can imagine that we have around is utilities bills that come in the mail to pay water and those things and you have a bunch of days to pay on the ATM if not using direct debit from the bank account.

    • yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.de
      1·
      1 year ago

      Eh, try smaller shops.

      For example, all local book shops around my area with an online presence - except for thalia but they’re not locally owned - support paying through invoice.

      I haven’t had any negative experience yet, although admittedly, my sample size is limited to three since I only started doing it recently. That might be because my orders were relatively small in price though.