Tax-free payment in kind
Inflation adjustment
special occasions
With your Colonia Card, you can easily pay — whether in the fat cow or in Noa. Even the small donation made during your visit to Cologne Cathedral can be paid from the card balance. Would you rather spend the credit on your Colonia Card on more practical things? No problem, the card is also accepted at owner-managed Edeka on the corner or at the regional gas station.
With the tax-free payment in kind, employees can be paid an additional wage flexibly. Monthly or on specific occasions, such as birthdays. As a monthly tax-free payment in kind, up to 600 euros (12x50 euros) can be granted tax-free annually. In addition, 180 euros (3x60 euros) can be received tax-free annually on personal occasions as an appreciation. That's up to 780 euros a year in total! Learn here more about the tax-free payment in kind and its various uses.
The Colonia Card is a gift card that can be redeemed in all participating local businesses in the Cologne region. The app ensures secure and easy payment and shows users our personal favorite places - not just in the old town or in Ehrenfeld, but throughout the region! The app also makes it possible to collect bonus points or get in touch with acceptance points directly.
The Colonia Card is the best solution for tax-free employee benefits. Card holders are therefore mainly employees who have received the card from their employers. Regional companies also have the opportunity to set sustainable incentives for their customers. Local online marketplaces and bonus programs can also be used via the Regional Hero Discovery app.