Nevertheless, there is something that Ulrich Binnebößel would still like to clarify with politicians. The payment card is legally acceptable, but it does not strengthen Germany as a location. “We see that it is mainly the global card systems such as Mastercard and Visa that are available as payment instruments and this creates problems for trade. In this respect, global systems are integrated into state infrastructures. For trade there are at least considerable fees to be taken into account that come with such Card payments can be connected,” says Binnebößel.
Card cannot be used everywhere
For CDU domestic politician Ronny Wähner, this is not an argument against the map. Is emphasizes that it will only apply on a regional basis. First for the Free State of Saxony.
Later, the districts should be able to decide whether to restrict use to certain postcode districts: “The card in particular ensures that the money can only be spent here. I can transfer cash elsewhere, but I can only use the card here “And this ensures that the small shops’ sales remain in the region,” says Wähner.