Gift Voucher

A non-cash benefit for purchases from selected providers.

Additional appreciation with tangible added value

The non-cash benefit is one of the best-known employee benefits in Germany. Companies can regularly provide their employees with additional benefits that go beyond the traditional salary. Voucher or card solutions that can be used for shopping, mobility, or regional offerings are particularly popular.

For many companies, the non-cash benefit is an easy entry into the world of employee benefits. The benefit is easy to understand, can be used in companies of all sizes, and is immediately noticed by employees.

Why do companies rely on non-cash benefits?

While traditional salary increases often only partially reach the employee, benefits are frequently perceived much more strongly. This is exactly why many companies rely on supplementary benefits that make the overall compensation package more attractive.

Non-cash benefits are particularly suitable for companies that want to increase their employer attractiveness, strengthen employee retention, and at the same time offer modern compensation models. Especially in times of a tight labor market, additional benefits can be an important building block for differentiating yourself from other employers.

Employees also gain immediate added value. The additional purchasing power can be used flexibly in everyday life and complements existing income in a noticeable way.

Benefits at a glance

Advantages for employers

Strengthen employee retention
Increase employer attractiveness
A visible benefit that is easy to communicate
A modern compensation package

Advantages for employees

More net pay from gross pay
Additional purchasing power
Flexible use
More appreciation from the employer

Where are non-cash benefits used most often?

Today, non-cash benefits are used in almost every industry – from skilled trades businesses to international corporations. They are most often used as a complementary component of a modern benefit strategy.

Many companies combine non-cash benefits with other benefits such as meal subsidies, company health insurance (bKV), or a company pension scheme (bAV). This creates an individual benefit package that takes the different needs of employees into account.

Another advantage is high visibility. While some benefits only take effect in the long term, employees experience the added value of a non-cash benefit regularly in everyday life.

What companies should keep in mind

The tax treatment of non-cash benefits depends on various statutory requirements and current administrative regulations. Since the framework conditions and maximum limits can change over time, specific structures should always be reviewed together with tax advisors, payroll, or other subject-matter experts.

When communicating with employees, it is also advisable to present the value in an understandable and transparent way. Often it is not the amount of a benefit alone that determines its effect, but above all how it is perceived in everyday life.