Pluxee Restaurant Gutschein
Pluxee — Employee benefits that make a difference in everyday life.
In Germany, Pluxee offers tax-advantaged and tax-free employee benefits such as non-cash benefits (Benefits Card), meal allowances (restaurant vouchers), wellness programs, company bike leasing (Pluxee Bike), multi-benefits, and an education card. Companies benefit from clear, legally compliant processes, HR/payroll integration (Pluxee Easy Load), and a large regional partner network with over 100,000 acceptance points (as of 2026). Pluxee operates in 28 countries and supports companies of all sizes in implementing and managing practical, everyday benefits.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU
Feature Scope
Sources: https://www.pluxee.de/produkte/restaurant-gutschein/; https://www.pluxee.de/arbeitnehmende/akzeptanzstellen/; https://www.pluxee.de/sachbezugswert-steigt-2021/; https://www.pluxee.de/pluxee-portale/
- Tax-optimized meal allowance: Up to €7.67 per workday in 2026 (€4.57 official non-cash benefit value + up to €3.10 tax- and social security-contribution-free employer contribution)
- Simplification rule: Up to 15 meal allowances/vouchers per month without daily proof of attendance (more than 15: documentation required under SvEV)
- Legal framework: Section 8(2) Sentence 11 EStG (non-cash benefit), LStR R 8.1(7) (restricted use, 1 allowance/day), SvEV (non-cash benefit values and documentation requirements)
- Redemption: Flexible at restaurants, bistros, cafés, bakeries, supermarkets & organic markets, pizzerias, fast-food outlets, butcher shops, catering/company restaurants, and many takeout/delivery options (Germany-wide partner network)
- App & Portals: Search for participating locations and navigation in the Pluxee app (iOS/Android); user portal for viewing; corporate customer portal for companies (ordering/management/loading)
- Operational Processing: Consulting, delivery of vouchers, and ongoing support; reorders possible; returns/credits handled via the employer in compliance with tax and contractual requirements
- Convenience features: Subscription model for automatic annual adjustment of the voucher value to income tax guidelines; no need for employees to submit receipts
- Home office & location compatibility: Scalable nationwide with or without a company cafeteria; use limited to workdays and 1 voucher per day (as required by law)
- Security/Compliance (product-related): Public data protection page available; legal purpose limitation and on-site use at partner locations; Benefits Card (separate product) subject to ZAG regional networks; restaurant vouchers can be redeemed nationwide
Pricing details: Value-based model: Employers set the voucher value (€20.26 to a maximum of €7.67 per workday; approx. €115.05 for 15 workdays/month). Currency: EUR. Free consultation. Subscription model for automatic value adjustment available. Sources: Product page, FAQ.
Security notes: Available: public Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (footer) and the company’s privacy policy page; secure portal logins/app are standard, Sources: Product page, portal page, footer.
Compliance hints: Tax/social security law: § 8 (2) sentence 11 EStG (non-cash benefits), SvEV (non-cash benefit values, evidence), LStR R 8.1 (7) (restricted use, 1 allowance/day). Use on non-working days not permitted. Privacy policy page available. Sources: Product page, blog post “Non-cash benefits 2026.”
Implementation hints: Onboarding via consultation; ordering/administration via corporate customer portal; delivery of vouchers; app onboarding for employees (search for acceptance locations). Returns/credits exclusively via the employer (as the contracting party). Sources: Product page, portal page, acceptance locations page, and FAQ page.
Support hints: Channels: Book a consultation appointment, customer service; email for value adjustments: kontakt@care.pluxee.de; portals for self-service; app and portal FAQs available. Sources: Product page, portal page, FAQ.
Integration hints: Proprietary ecosystem integrations: Corporate customer portal, user portal, Pluxee app (iOS/Android). Reference to “HR System Integration” as a separate offering in the navigation, Sources: Product and portal pages, navigation notes.
Features at a Glance
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
Pricing Model
On request
For online orders, restaurant vouchers are charged at face value. The terms also state a service fee of 5.50% of the respective face value, plus applicable VAT. Freight and packaging are charged separately; the fees applicable to the contract are shown during checkout.
Implementation
Support
Email · Web form · Help Center
