New Customer Bonus
The TicketPlus+ new customer bonus is €20 credited as vouchers for e-bikes, scooters, and carsharing — tax-free and with no hidden costs.
What is the New Customer Bonus?
The new customer bonus (also called switching bonus) from TicketPlus+ is a one-time starting credit of €20 that new customers receive when they first book the Deutschlandticket. The bonus is credited as vouchers for sharing partners — not as a discount on the ticket itself.
New Customer Bonus Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Amount | €20 one-time |
| Available at | TicketPlus+ exclusively |
| Redeemable at | MILES Carsharing, Bolt, TIER, dott |
| Type of credit | Mobility vouchers (not cash) |
| Tax-free | Yes — as a benefit under § 8 Abs. 1 S. 3 EStG |
| Requirement | First-time Deutschlandticket booking at TicketPlus+ |
| Expiry | None (vouchers do not expire) |
How to Redeem the New Customer Bonus
- Buy Deutschlandticket at TicketPlus+ — Book now →
- Open „Mein Plus+" — In the TicketPlus+ app under „Mein Plus+"
- Select voucher — Choose your preferred partner (MILES, Bolt, TIER, dott)
- Copy code — Paste the voucher code in the respective partner app
Vouchers can be redeemed immediately after your first ticket purchase.
New Customer Bonus vs. Switching Bonus
The term switching bonus is used synonymously and emphasizes that the bonus is particularly for users switching from another Deutschlandticket provider (e.g., DB Navigator, BVG, Mopla) to TicketPlus+. However, the bonus applies to all new customers — regardless of whether they had a previous Deutschlandticket.
Tax Classification
The €20 new customer bonus falls under the ** Sachbezugfreigrenze of €50/month** under § 8 Abs. 1 Satz 3 EStG. This means:
- Tax-free for the recipient — no taxation required
- Social contribution-free — no SV contributions on the voucher value
- No offset against gross salary for salary conversion
Comparison: New Customer Bonus Across Deutschlandticket Providers
| Provider | New Customer Bonus | Pausable | Sharing Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| TicketPlus+ | €20 voucher | Yes, up to 24h before month-end | Yes, ~€10/month |
| DB Navigator | None | No | None |
| BVG | None | No | None |
| HVV | None | No | None |
| MVG | None | No | None |
| Mopla | None | Removed | None |
| NAVIT | None | No | None |
TicketPlus+ is the only Deutschlandticket provider that offers a €20 new customer bonus — combined with the pause feature and monthly mobility vouchers worth ~€10.
Note: The new customer bonus is provided exclusively as sharing vouchers, not as a discount on the subscription. The Deutschlandticket costs €63/month at all providers by law.
