Edenred Bike
Edenred — The #1 Choice for Employee Benefits
Edenred Germany is a publicly traded provider of digital payment and benefits solutions for employers in Germany. Its portfolio includes tax-optimized non-cash benefit solutions, meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant), and bike leasing. Over 54,000 customers and more than 1.8 million users benefit from over 50 years of experience, legally compliant products, and an extensive acceptance network—supported by certified payroll integrations (including DATEV).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU
Hosting
Edenred emphasizes its high standards for security and data protection, as well as its compliance with the law.
Product for the German market. Information regarding the GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and DPA/AVV: Available upon request.
Feature Scope
- Bike leasing portal for employers: Sign up in minutes, free master agreement, digital approval of contracts, 100% digital processing via the portal. • Employee bike selection: Choose from the affiliated network of specialty retailers (approx. 6,000 dealers), the integrated bike shop, or numerous online retailers; wide product selection (over 250,000 bikes) including lease-eligible accessories; discount promotions are incorporated into the contract. • Financing models: Salary deferral (cost-neutral for employers) or salary supplement (employer covers leasing payments). • Tax treatment: 0.25% rule for personal use with salary deferral; 0% rule for salary supplement (tax- and duty-free); leasing payments deductible as business expenses. • Insurance & Service: Comprehensive insurance including mobility guarantee; theft, accidents, and operator error covered; in-house incident management by the bike leasing partner (Deutsche Dienstrad) for service interruptions (e.g., termination, parental leave, disability). • Employer Branding & Benefits: Contributes to employee retention/recruitment, sustainability, and health; quick setup within a few days; minimal administrative effort thanks to digital processes. • Security/Data Protection (general Edenred claim): “Highest standards for security and data protection,” legally compliant products. • Integration/Ecosystem Notes: Access via the Edenred employer portal; existing Edenred customers can register directly; large dealer network; onboarding of preferred partners possible (general). Sources: https://www.edenred.de/arbeitgeber/bikeleasing; https://www.edenred.de/
Pricing hints: Leasing model. Option 1: Deferred compensation – Leasing, insurance, and service fees are deducted from gross pay (cost-neutral for the employer; employees save up to ~40% compared to a private purchase, depending on tax profile). Option 2: Salary supplement – Employer covers the leasing payments in addition to the salary; benefit is tax- and duty-free (0% rule); Installments are deductible as business expenses. Sources: https://www.edenred.de/arbeitgeber/bikeleasing
Security hints: General claim by Edenred: “highest standards for security and data protection” and legally compliant products. Source: https://www.edenred.de/
Compliance hints: Generic reference to legal compliance and data protection. Sources: https://www.edenred.de/
Implementation hints: Registration on the bike leasing portal takes just a few minutes; service typically starts within a few days. Process: Sign a framework agreement, employees select bikes, employer digitally approves contracts, billing via payroll. Minimal administrative effort thanks to 100% digital processes. Sources: https://www.edenred.de/arbeitgeber/bikeleasing
Support hints: Individual and free consultation; contact via inquiry form; additional “Schedule a callback” option on the Edenred homepage. Sources: https://www.edenred.de/arbeitgeber/bikeleasing; https://www.edenred.de/
Integration hints: Ecosystem: Edenred employer portal (existing customers can book directly), large merchant network (specialty retailers, integrated bike shop, online retailers). Reference to Edenred’s partnership with DATEV in the area of salary extras (general, not specific to bike leasing). Sources: https://www.edenred.de/arbeitgeber/bikeleasing; https://www.edenred.de/
Features at a Glance
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- MFA
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
Core HR
- Employee self-service
Pricing Model
On request
Leasing model with two financing options: (1) Salary deferral—leasing, insurance and service payments are deducted from gross pay (cost-neutral for the employer; employees save up to approximately 40% compared with a private purchase, depending on their tax profile). (2) Salary supplement—the employer pays the leasing instalments in addition to salary; the 0% rule applies (exempt from taxes and social security contributions); instalments are deductible as business expenses. Registration and getting started are free; specific prices in euros depend on the bike, provider and scope of insurance.
Implementation
Process: Sign a framework agreement; employees select bicycles; the employer digitally approves the contracts; processing and payment are handled through payroll.
Support
Web Form (Contact Request) · Phone Callback (Schedule a Callback)
Personalized, free consultations are available.
Integrations
Edenred Arbeitgeberportal
OtherAccess and management portal for employers; existing Edenred customers can register directly.
Deutsche Dienstrad
OtherBike leasing partner for insurance, mobility guarantee, and in-house incident management.
Integrierter Bike-Shop
OtherOnline store with a wide selection of products (including accessories available for lease).
Diverse Onlinehändler
OtherYou can shop at numerous affiliated online retailers.
DATEV (Edenred-Partnerschaft, allgemein)
PayrollPartnership with Edenred regarding employee benefits in general.
Fachhändlernetz (ca. 6.000 Händler)
OtherIntegrated merchant ecosystem for selection and fulfillment.