At €63 per month, the Deutschlandticket is already excellent value. But a handful of very common mistakes cost subscribers money, convenience, or both. Here are the five you'll want to avoid.
- Sticking with a chip card over a digital ticket: App-based tickets are live the moment you buy them, manageable from your phone, and work seamlessly with Apple Pay and Google Pay. The chip card simply can't match that.
- Choosing the wrong provider: National providers like TicketPlus+ include subscription pausing, integrated sharing services, and new customer bonuses. Most local providers don't offer any of these extras.
- Missing the pause function: If you pay for a month you don't need, that's money lost. With TicketPlus+, you can freeze your subscription up to 24 hours before month-end — no cancellation required.
- Leaving the new customer bonus unclaimed: New subscribers and switchers can receive up to €20 — a straightforward saving that many simply forget to collect.
- Ignoring monthly voucher: Up to €7 per month in vouchers for carsharing and e-scooters goes unspent by most subscribers. Those credits don't roll over — use them.
Quick Provider Comparison:
| Feature | Local Providers | National Providers (e.g. TicketPlus+) |
|---|---|---|
| Pause function | No | Yes |
| Sharing benefits | No | Yes |
| New customer bonus | No | Up to €20 |
