> Also, almost every store accept touch-pay method

Definitely not the case in Berlin where cash is king, German bank cards work often, and credit cards are rarely accepted.

Pretty much every national chain, especially supermarkets, accepts credit cards. You won't have as much luck at owner-operated stores or restaurants. Berlin is probably the most card-friendly place in Germany by the way.

I'm indeed thinking independent stores, family-run restaurants and discount markets such as Netto which only accept the German card; local kiosks and fast-food places take cash only. I can confirm credit card works in upscale markets (like Rewe) and major chains.

Both Netto with and without a dog in the logo (competing chains with the same name) now accept credit cards, same with other discount markets such as Aldi, Lidl, and Kaufland. Major exceptions in the food sector are most Penny and many Edeka stores (a lot of the latter I would categorize as "upscale"). You are right about independent stores and restaurants. Unless you know for sure all places you plan to go to take cards you should carry enough cash.

> both Netto with and without a dog in the logo

I call them "red Netto" and "black Netto" because of the yellow-red and yellow-black color scheme. (The main color is, frustratingly, also the same.)

> Only works if the amount is less then 25 EUR but still it is much faster then cash.

For my card (N26) I can still use the feature but I'll have to enter my pin. Still faster than sticking it into the slot.

This is only true for big chain things. Pretty much everywhere in Europe I've been.

Was giving it a try in Salzburg AT for 2 days now. Haven't found a single machine that takes contact less chips so far. Not even big chains

Now failed to buy anything in the linz, AT trainstation where I checked a few selectors and smaller stores.

Whatever you think. This is central Europe and visible Badly supported

Just gave it a try in budweis, CZ. Only big chains in the supermarkets had these readers.