Living in Germany is currently more expensive than it has been for decades. The inflation rate in September 2022 was 10 percent and thus higher than it has been for 70 years. Employees in particular are facing particular challenges as a result of higher energy and food prices.
We explain below how companies can relieve their employees quickly, unbureaucratically and cost-effectively.
Monthly tax-free payment in kind
Companies can provide each employee with an amount of 50 euros each month tax-free as a payment in kind — that means 600 euros per year.
This monthly subsidy can be used flexibly for their employees. The only requirement for the exemption from payment in kind is that it is linked to vouchers and bank cards relating to goods or services.
The rechargeable, digitally or physically available Regional Hero voucher meets these requirements. In addition, their employees can decide for themselves how they want to spend their flexible pay increase.
The Regional Hero Card — the all-round talent
With Regional Hero, employers not only have the opportunity to relieve their employees (in difficult times) with inflation-compensating benefits in kind.
Once the Regional Hero Card has been purchased, companies can also give monetary gifts, e.g. for a company anniversary or birthday. Because the Regional Hero Card can be charged with individual amounts with just a few clicks. By the way, this is also tax-free up to 3 times a year with an amount of up to 60 euros.
An offer as diverse as your employees
Regional Hero offers more than 1400 selected local favorites. From restaurants and cafes, to household supplies and interiors, to massages and theaters. With the Regional Hero app, your employees can not only explore new exciting places where they can claim their benefits in kind, they also support the local economy at the same time!
But even though the range of our favorite places leaves nothing to be desired, we really want everyone to be happy. That is why it is also possible to pay with the Regional Hero Card at all Mastercard acceptance points!
If you prefer to shop from home, simply open the Regional Hero Discovery app. Not only can you view all Regional Hero Card favorite places and points of acceptance here, but you can also shop directly via the integrated local marketplace!
