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Preferred Online Payment Methods in Germany 2026

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PayPal or similar digital payment services dominate preferred online payment methods in Germany in 2026, chosen by more than half of all respondents across both genders — of men and of women. The female preference for PayPal is notably stronger, extending a six-percentage-point lead over their male counterparts and reinforcing PayPal's long-established position as Germany's default online checkout solution.

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