Country yearbook · 2026
Germany 2026
A complete year-end snapshot of the Germany payments market — banks, card schemes, acquirers, regulatory framework, and market infrastructure.
At a glance
10
Sections
29
Data tables
1
Charts
2026
Edition
What's inside
01
Introduction – Payments in Germany
02
Legal Framework for Payment Services
03
Legal Framework relevant for Payment Services in Germany
04
Banking Sector
05
Payment Services
06
Market Infrastructure
07
Market Size and Dynamics
08
Appendix
09
Banking Sector Background – Selected Notable Events
10
Addendum – German Card Business History
Sample
German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) is the umbrella organisation of the German banks regarding payment services.