Got new credit card since booking DB ticket - how to provide ID on train?
Since booking two tickets on Deutsche Bahn a couple months ago, I've gotten a new debit card with a new number. The DB website stresses that an ID (credit or debit card used for the purchase, or country ID from one of a few European countries) is required when the ticket is inspected, and that passports are not accepted.
Is there any way to switch the debit card number linked to the tickets? Otherwise, what are my options for identification when my ticket is checked? I'm an American citizen and I travel in two days.
Edit: I don't have my old card any more, since it was destroyed when I got my new card.
Best Answer
I'll just stick this on as an answer for completeness (I previously posted it as a comment):
I took 3 DB rides without the card used to book the tickets with no problem. On all 3 of my train rides, there was no trouble explaining my situation and showing my passport as ID, no need to repurchase tickets, and no "you should bring your credit card next time" or similar chastisement--but I suppose the latter could be a cultural artifact and doesn't mean I wasn't in technical violation of the ID policy.
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I just travel from Berlin to Prague last Thursday 09/15, I have lost ID Credit Card, I brought CC statement, a letter from American Express explaining the situation. I didn't use any of the documents. I show the controller copy of the online tickets, he stamped the paper, controller come 3 times during our trip without a problem.
Answer 3
Download the DB app in your smartphone. Then use the ticket number to download the ticket into the DB app in your smart phone. It will become a Handyticket automatically. In that case all you show is your smartphone. I have done it several times.
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