Deutsche Bahn Revises Sparpreisticket Rules After Privacy Concerns

Starting December 15, customers can purchase discounted tickets without providing email or phone details, following complaints and a privacy investigation.

Deutsche Bahn will no longer require customers to provide an email address or phone number to purchase Sparpreistickets starting December 15.
The change follows a privacy investigation initiated by Hessen's data protection commissioner after numerous complaints in 2023.
Critics argued the previous policy excluded passengers without internet access or those prioritizing personal data privacy.
Customers can now obtain printed Sparpreistickets at ticket counters without sharing personal contact information.
Deutsche Bahn continues to recommend providing an email address for updates on delays or platform changes but has made it optional.