How do you say "Can I pay by card?" in German?

"Can I pay by card?" in German is "Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in German

Q: What does "Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?" mean in English?

"Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?" means "Can I pay by card?" in English. Usage tip: After [mit], [Karte] stays without an article in this fixed everyday phrase: [mit Karte zahlen]. You can reuse the pattern with other payment methods too, like [mit Bargeld zahlen].

Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?

kahn ikh mit KAR-teh TSAH-len

[kahn ikh mit KAR-teh TSAH-len]

💬 Usage Tip: After [mit], [Karte] stays without an article in this fixed everyday phrase: [mit Karte zahlen]. You can reuse the pattern with other payment methods too, like [mit Bargeld zahlen].

🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, card acceptance is much better than it used to be, but not guaranteed everywhere, especially in smaller places. Asking before ordering or before the bill comes is normal.

Phrase Breakdown

Kann

[kahn]

can

A common modal verb used to ask permission or possibility politely.

Example

Kann ich hier zahlen?

Can I pay here?

ich

[ikh]

The pronoun for referring to yourself.

Example

Kann ich jetzt bezahlen?

Can I pay now?

mit

[mit]

with

Used to show the method or means, as in paying with a card.

Example

Kann ich mit Bargeld zahlen?

Can I pay with cash?

Karte

[KAR-teh]

card

Refers to a bank card or credit/debit card for payment.

Example

Ich zahle mit Karte, wenn das geht.

I’ll pay by card, if that works.

zahlen

[TSAH-len]

to pay

The main verb for paying a bill or check.

Example

Kann ich mit Karte zahlen, bitte?

Can I pay by card, please?

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