Bonos
More than just a coupon. Your Benefit App
Bonos is an HR benefits platform from tibe.io GmbH that allows companies to reward employees in a personalized and tax-efficient manner. The app bundles flexible benefits such as non-cash compensation, internet subsidies, health promotion, childcare costs, vacation subsidies, mobility budgets, and more. Companies define actions (e.g., goals, events, recruiting initiatives) and award digital Bonos for them, which employees can use to redeem their desired benefits. Tax-exempt limits and tax regulations are automatically taken into account.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU
Hosting
Provider as listed in the legal notice: tibe.io GmbH (Germany).
Retention & deletion
Personal data is deleted when it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was stored, unless statutory retention obligations apply. Users can request the removal of their account and data.
Link to the Privacy Policy. The product takes German tax exemptions and thresholds into account in the benefit workflows.
Feature Scope
- Benefits app and self-service catalog for employees: Choose from, among other things, non-cash benefits (purpose-specific vouchers up to €50/month), personal milestones (vouchers up to €60 for events such as birthdays, weddings, and births), the Deutschlandticket (public transit, company bicycles, e-scooters up to the full ticket amount), as well as an internet allowance, childcare costs, health promotion, vacation allowance, mobility budget, and a discount allowance. • Digital credit (“Bonos” account balance): Top-up via automated, recurring salary extras, performance-based bonuses, profit sharing, and automated events. • Actions and incentives: Define company goals and measures as “Actions”; fulfillment is tracked transparently and rewarded with Bonos. • Tax optimization: The app automatically takes into account tax-free allowances, benefits, and time restrictions for tax- and social security-optimized processing (“More take-home pay from gross pay”). • Partner network: Diverse network of voucher and redemption partners for maximum choice. • Administration & management: Central configuration of benefits, budgets, and rules; Modules/Navigation: Management, Tax Options, Rewards, Administration. • Benefit Calculator: Calculator for estimating tax and social security savings for employers and employees. • Trial & Info: 14-day trial, appointment booking, and informational materials/newsletter. A broad voucher/partner network for redemptions is mentioned. Sources: https://www.bonos.io/, https://www.bonos.io/individuelle-benefits
Pricing hints: Pricing page available (“Prices”), 14-day trial period offered. Benefit limits from German tax law mentioned (non-cash benefits up to €50/month, personal occasions €60, Deutschlandticket up to the full ticket price) – these are legal limits for benefits, not the software prices. Sources: https://www.bonos.io/, https://www.bonos.io/individuelle-benefits
Security hints: Legal notice/privacy policy linked; provider: tibe.io GmbH (DE). Sources: https://www.bonos.io/
Compliance hints: Privacy policy linked; German tax allowances/exemption limits are taken into account. Sources: https://www.bonos.io/, https://www.bonos.io/individuelle-benefits
Implementation hints: References to guided implementation/onboarding (customer testimonials: “rarely been so well supported”). Demo/consultation appointments available; 14-day trial. Sources: https://www.bonos.io/, https://www.bonos.io/individuelle-benefits
Support hints: Contact via email (info@bonos.io) and phone (+49 (0) 8723 20 70 20); consulting appointments available. Location/time zone: Germany. Sources: https://www.bonos.io/
Integration hints: Strong voucher/redemption partner network for benefits noted. Sources: https://www.bonos.io/
- Recreation allowance/vacation subsidy: annual subsidies of up to 156 EUR for employees, 104 EUR for spouses, 52 EUR per child; up to these limits, 25% flat-rate tax and exempt from social security contributions; amounts exceeding these limits are fully taxable. Funds must be used exclusively for recreational activities; expenses must be incurred within 3 months before or after payment.
- Digital processing: Employees upload receipts via the app; Bonos handles verification, documentation, and archiving; reimbursement via the next pay period.
- Emergency allowance: In exceptional cases (e.g., illness/accident), a tax-free allowance of up to 600 EUR is possible (e.g., spa treatments, medically necessary recuperation).
- Benefits Platform/Employee App: Employee app, catalog of benefits (including recreational allowance), flexible use, actions to align with company goals, digital currency “Bonos” for rewards.
- Administration/Tax Logic: Automatic tax optimization, consideration of tax-free allowances and time windows, imports/exports/reports.
- Integrations/Technology: REST API available.
- Onboarding & Service: Personal support during onboarding, customer service.
- Additional Benefits in the Same System: Non-cash benefits, personal events, internet allowance, childcare costs, health promotion, mobility budget, discount allowance, continuing education, meal allowance, and more.
Pricing hints: Per-employee-per-month licensing model with packages: Bronze €3.00/employee* (specification “non-cash benefit only (+1)”), Silver €5.00/employee* (partial license), Gold €7.00/employee* (full license). “Recreation allowance” is listed in the service lists. Depending on the selection/cooperation partner, onboarding and service costs may apply. Note: A 14-day trial is mentioned on the website. Currency: EUR.
Compliance hints: Note: German provider (tibe.io GmbH).
Implementation hints: Personal support during onboarding is offered; digital setup via employee app; process: receipt upload, verification/documentation/archiving by Bonos, reimbursement via next paycheck. No timeframe or migration details provided.
Support hints: Customer service mentioned; contact via email (info@bonos.io) and phone (+49 (0) 8723 - 20 70 20).
Integration hints: REST API available; Reimbursement is handled via payroll (without specified interfaces). Partner network for vouchers/benefits mentioned, but without technical details.
Features at a Glance
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Core HR
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Multi-entity
- Document management
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Analytics
- Dashboards
Compliance
- GDPR
Pricing Model
Per employee
A pricing page is available. Statutory benefit limits (e.g., €50 per month for non-cash benefits) are limits on benefits, not software prices.
Implementation
Guided onboarding, according to customer reviews (“rarely have we been so well supported”). Try it for 14 days; demo and consultation appointments available.
Support
Email · Phone
Time zones: - CET - Europe/Berlin
Contact: info@bonos.io, +49 (0) 8723 20 70 20. Consultation appointments available.
Integrations
Gutschein-/Einlöse-Partnernetzwerk
OtherExtensive network of redemption options (e.g., retailers, public transportation/Deutschlandticket, company bicycles/e-mobility).
REST API
APIPublic REST API for integrations and automations.
Gutschein-/Partnernetzwerk
OtherRedeem Bonos coupons at numerous partner locations.
DATEV
PayrollInterface for payroll and financial accounting data transfer.
SAP
HRISIntegration with HR, payroll, and financial accounting processes via an interface.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) / Business Central
OtherGeneral Ledger/ERP Integration for Data Transfer/Billing.
Gutschein-/Partnernetzwerk (Sachbezug)
OtherRelevant partner channel, particularly for in-kind benefits
Partnernetzwerk (Gutscheine/Benefits)
OtherContent/Partners for Benefits.
Payroll (via Gehaltsabrechnung)
PayrollRefunds are processed through the regular payroll.
Payroll-Export/-Schnittstelle
PayrollAutomated Transfer of Payroll Data to the Payroll Software
Partnernetzwerk für Gutscheine/Benefits
OtherRedeeming/obtaining benefits and gift certificates through a partner network.
Bonos Partnernetzwerk (Benefits/Gutscheine)
OtherPartner network mentioned.
