02
December
2025
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12:37
Europe/Amsterdam

Optional Payment Charge (OPC): Eurowings introduces a harmonised payment logic from February 2026

In February 2026, Eurowings will introduce an Optional Payment Charge (OPC). This brings our processes in line with the existing payment logic of the Lufthansa Group and ensures greater transparency for everyone travelling with us or selling our flights. We will communicate the exact implementation date in due course.

The OPC is based on the requirements of the EU Payment Services Directive (PSD II). Certain credit card payments such as corporate cards or cards issued outside the European Economic Area (EEA) incur higher processing fees. The OPC ensures these costs are attributed to the payment methods that generate them. For those wishing to avoid additional charges, direct debit will continue to be available as a free payment option.

By adopting the Lufthansa Group’s unified rules, Eurowings provides an even clearer structure within the payment process. With this advance information, we aim to give you early orientation so that you can prepare for the upcoming changes.

 

When will the Optional Payment Charge be applied?

The OPC will apply to bookings with point of origin (POO) in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Credit cards within the European Economic Area (EEA):
An OPC will be charged for payments made with business credit cards (e.g. corporate or company cards).

Credit cards outside the EEA:
An OPC will be charged for all credit card payments (personal and corporate).

 

What are the OPC fees?
  • The OPC varies depending on the card brand and issuing country. The maximum amount depends on the currency and is: EUR 25 / GBP 20 / DKK 190 / PLN 20 / NOK 290 / CZK 680
  • The OPC is only charged when payments are processed in accordance with the Lufthansa Group Merchant Agreement.
  • It applies uniformly across all transport sectors and booking classes – both for the initial booking and for subsequent seat reservations or additional payments as part of rebookings.
  • In the event of cancellations, the OPC is non-refundable. Individual OPC amounts are reviewed regularly in line with market conditions and adjusted where required.

 

OPC by credit card fees
 

Point of origin: Denmark, Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Norway

  • Mastercard: 2.25%
  • Visa: 2.95%
  • American Express: 1.95%
  • AirPlus: 1.40%
  • UATP: 2.20%

 

Point of origin: Poland

  • Mastercard: 1.30%
  • Visa: 1.40%
  • American Express: 1.95%
  • AirPlus: 1.40%
  • UATP: 2.20%