Cash & Coins
his is the most traditional method of payment using physical currency.
Cash
What is the most common Card Brand in Autria?
Mastercard
This online payment method is supported by most Austrian banks.
EPS
This long number is used to send money to someone’s account.
IBAN
This video-sharing app is one of the most popular among teens worldwide.
tiktok
What is the Largest coin we have?
The 2 Euro Coin
This type of card lets you buy now and pay later.
credit card
This popular app allows online payments from your phone.
Digital Wallet
Austrian IBAN numbers always start with these two letters.
AT
What is the most popular Frenchise in the World?
McDonalds
One advantage of using cash instead of a card.
it’s fast / it’s accepted everywhere / no bank needed?
You need to enter this number when paying with a card.
PIN
One reason people like online payments.
fast / easy / no need for cash
The European bank transfer system is called this.
SEPA
In gaming, this is the best-selling console of all time.
PlayStation 2
One place where paying in cash is more common than card.
bakery / small shop / market?
This feature lets you pay with just a tap, no PIN needed.
contactless payment / nfc
One risk when paying online.
fraud
This kind of transfer sends money in seconds.
Instant transfer / Echtzeitüberweisung
In Austria, this public transport card gives you unlimited rides across the country.
Klimaticket
One disadvantage of using cash.
You can lose it
What is the most expensive CreditCard for Merchants world wide.
Amex
This method requires you to confirm online payments with a second step.
2FA
You’re sending money from Austria to a non-EU country like the USA. Explain the difference between a SEPA transfer and a SWIFT transfer, and say which one you’d need to use.
A SEPA transfer is only for payments in euros within the EU or EEA, and it’s usually free or low-cost. A SWIFT transfer is used for sending money outside the EU (like to the USA), can use different currencies, and often includes higher fees and multiple banks (intermediaries). You would need a SWIFT transfer.
In Austria, if you’re 17 and want to get your first driver’s license (Klasse B), this is the minimum number of theory lessons you must complete in driving school.
32 lessons