A Look at the Changes to Maestro-Aus: What Customers Need to Know

A Look at the Changes to Maestro-Aus: What Customers Need to Know

Maestro-Aus: What is changing? Many customers in Germany have a Girocard (also called an EC card by many), which also bears a Maestro logo and thus offers the Maestro function. With this function of the provider Mastercard, you can also withdraw money abroad. But now Mastercard has decided to end this additional function. However, the … Read more

Key Changes for Maestro-Aus Customers and the Rise of Debit Cards

Key Changes for Maestro-Aus Customers and the Rise of Debit Cards

Maestro-Aus: What is changing? Many customers in Germany have a Girocard (also called an EC card by many), which also bears a Maestro logo and thus offers the Maestro function. With this function of the provider Mastercard, you can also withdraw money abroad. But now Mastercard has decided to end this additional function. However, the … Read more

Say Goodbye to Your EC Card: The Rise of Debit Cards in Germany

EC card soon abolished Almost everyone in Germany has an EC card or Girocard – and uses it. With the classic Girocard you can pay at the supermarket checkout in Germany and abroad, but this is usually not possible when shopping online. This is one of the reasons why numerous banks are replacing their giro … Read more