How to Say ‘Pay by card’ in German
Mit Karte zahlen
mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len
[mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len]
💬 Usage Tip: [mit Karte] is the standard way to say "by card." The same pattern works with other payment methods too: [mit Bargeld] for cash, [mit Apple Pay] for Apple Pay.
Phrase Breakdown
Mit
[mit]
with / by
Shows the method or means used to do something.
Mit Karte ist es einfacher.
With a card it is easier.
Karte
[KAR-tuh]
card
Usually means a bank card or credit card in payment situations.
Meine Karte funktioniert heute nicht.
My card is not working today.
zahlen
[TSAH-len]
to pay
Verb used when giving money for a service or item.
Wir zahlen am Ende der Fahrt.
We pay at the end of the ride.
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