Kreditkarte
feminine
The English phrase "credit card" is translated into German as Kreditkarte.
Kreditkarte refers to a card connected to a credit account used to purchase goods or services. Note that the term Bankkarte can also be used to mean a debit card.
Meaning: card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Kreditkarte is a feminine noun. The plural form is Kreditkarten. When using the genitive singular with a definite article, use der Kreditkarte (of the credit card) and when using an indefinite article, use einer Kreditkarte (of a credit card).
Did you know?
- In Germany, many small shops and cafes may display a sign saying keine Kartenzahlung, meaning they only accept cash and do not take Kreditkarten.
- In Germany, many people use the term EC-Karte instead of Kreditkarte when paying at a store. Although it technically refers to a direct debit card, it is the standard way to ask for card payment facilities.
- Many Germans prefer Girokarten over Kreditkarten because the former is linked directly to a checking account, preventing the accumulation of debt.
Examples in context
- Wo ist meine Kreditkarte?Where is my credit card?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your Kreditkarte.Tatoeba #5983983 by arved, translation #5975466 by ApioDelPueblo
- Tom hat keine Kreditkarte.Tom doesn't have a credit card.This sentence is useful for stating that someone does not possess a Kreditkarte.Tatoeba #1530936 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1530933 by erikspen
- Ich habe eine Kreditkarte.I have a credit card.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a Kreditkarte.Tatoeba #3042386 by pne, translation #2635769 by CK
- Ich möchte meine Kreditkarte verwenden, um die Rechnung zu bezahlen.I would like to use my credit card to pay the bill.
- Die Zahlung mit meiner Kreditkarte war problemlos.The payment with my credit card was smooth.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are paying for dinner at a restaurant.
- LukasKann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen?Can I pay by credit card?
- JuliaJa, das ist kein Problem.Yes, that is no problem.
- LukasHier ist meine Kreditkarte.Here is my credit card.
- JuliaVielen Dank, Lukas.Thank you very much, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “credit card” translations and entries Kreditkarte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
