Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund

Questions about the RMV-HandyTicket

Registration and access rights
  • Why should I register for the RMV-HandyTicket?

    After the installation of the RMV-App, you should register right away for the utilisation of the RMV-HandyTicket in meinRMV customer portal. Your advantages are:

    • Convenient payment by debit or credit card
    • Overview of your monthly ticket purchases
    • Participation in the RMV Smiles bonus program possible.

    The purchase of tickets is also possible via the girogo payment method, without registration in meinRMV or by the means of a settlement via the mobile phone bill. Additional service charges may be incurred in case of payment via the mobile phone bill, which are shown independently of the price of the ticket.

    You get an overview of all the functions and services of the RMV-HandyTickets at www.rmv.de.

  • How does the activation via e-mail take place?

    After the registration, an e-mail with an activation link will be sent to your e-mail address. Please follow this link within 72 hours to complete the registration process successfully. Otherwise, your temporary registration expires.

    Why have I not received any e-mail? Please make sure to also check your spam mailbox.


  • Why do I need the mobile PIN?

    For the usability of the RMV-HandyTicket, your mobile PIN will be sent to you via SMS, after the registration to the meinRMV customer portal. Use the PIN while logging in the RMV-App (Page menu > “Login”).

    You can also select the “Stay logged in” option there. You then do not have to re-enter the mobile PIN at the time of every purchase. If you do not want to do this, you can just close the app and it is protected against unauthorised ticket purchase. Here, you stay logged in. After opening the app, you can continue to have access to the purchased tickets. You must re-enter the mobile PIN only if you want to buy a ticket.

  • How do I change my mobile PIN?

    You can change the mobile PIN at any time in the RMV-App after the login (Page menu > “E-mail address” > “Change mobile PIN”) or after a login at www.rmv.de under “meinRMV” > “RMV-HandyTicket” > “Manage mobile PIN”.

  • Forgotten your mobile PIN – Now what?

    You can request to have the mobile PIN sent to you again via SMS:

    Request Mobile PIN as SMS

    Alternatively, you can request the mobile PIN again in the app from the Page menu > Login> Forgot login data?, or after login at www.rmv.de under “meinRMV” > “RMV- HandyTicket” > “Manage mobile PIN”. It will then be sent to the mobile number saved for the RMV- HandyTicket via an SMS.

    Note: After three incorrect entries of the mobile PIN, the RMV-HandyTicket user account is automatically locked to ensure your security. This leads to the error message “No execution authorisation”. To unlock your user account or to change your mobile PIN, please log in to the app or at www.rmv.de. You can request an e-mail with your mobile PIN on the page menu of the App > E-mail address > Change mobile PIN or www.rmv.de under “meinRMV” > “RMV-HandyTicket” > “Settings” > “Manage mobile PIN” > “Request mobile PIN”. 

  • Forgotten your access data to “meinRMV” – now what?

    If you are unable to remember your user name, select the following button “Request meinRMV login data"http://smobil.rmv.de/. You will receive the meinRMV user name when you enter the email address and select “Request password via e-mail”.

    Requesting meinRMV login data

    It is also possible to receive the user name via the RMV-App (Page menu > Login> Forgot your login data?) Activate the “Forgot login data?” button and on the following page, select “Forgot meinRMV login data?”. You will receive the meinRMV user name when you enter the email address on the “Request meinRMV password” page and select “Password request by E-Mail”. Alternatively, you can visit www.rmv.de in the meinRMV domain via “Forgot password?” Request your login data again. This will be sent to you via e-mail.

  • Where do I find the General Terms and Conditions?

    You can find the General Terms and Conditions for the RMV-TicketShop and the RMV-HandyTicket in the app at the bottom of the page menu. Alternatively, you can access the page www.rmv.de (in the footer at the bottom of the page) or directly follow this link:

    AGB RMV-HandyTicket

  • What access rights does the RMV-App require and why?

    Network communication: to establish a connection to the Internet and to execute search requests and ticket purchases.

    Your location: Necessary, to support you in searching for nearby stops or your current location via GPS or network-based location.

    Phone calls (Read telephone status): Necessary, to generate a unique ID for the used device. This is required for assigning the purchased tickets to a device.

    Control Near field communication: This functionality is required in case of NFC devices to

    • be able to read and update the eTicket-Rheinmain
    • be able to pay for RMV HandyTickets via girogo.
  • Why is there a menu item called "Messages” in the RMV-App?

    Under Messages, you can manage the notifications (also known as push notifications) sent to you by the RMV.

    These notifications can be called up via the Messages menu item at all times. This function can be enabled or disabled under Messages or Settings.

Ticket purchase and inspection
  • Which tickets are available?

    Single tickets, day tickets and group day tickets for adults as well as the Hessen tickets are available for selection in RMV-HandyTicket. You can also purchase first class tickets via the RMV app.

    For adults: weekly tickets, surcharge applicable on the weekly tickets for 1st class, 9 a.m. monthly tickets and monthly tickets as well as surcharge applicable on monthly tickets for 1st class and the 9-Euro-Ticket.

    There are also single tickets and day tickets available for children as well as railway card-concessional single tickets for holders of a valid BahnCard 25 or BahnCard 50.

  • Can I buy the 9-Euro-Ticket by using the RMV App?

    Sales via the RMV app started on June 1st. Please note that you must use the latest version of the RMV app (version 2.13.0) to purchase the 9-euro ticket.

    More information:

    The 9-Euro-Ticket

  • Are RMV group day tickets and Hesse ticket valid if they do not specify the names of all the passengers (maximum 5)?

    No – the names of passengers travelling together must be entered in the RMV app when buying the tickets. In addition to the ticket holder, the first and last names of up to 4 passengers can be entered per group day ticket or Hesse ticket.

    The entered names cannot be changed later and remain valid for the validity period of the ticket.

    If more group day tickets or Hesse tickets for the same duration need to be bought (maximum 3 tickets valid at the same time), names of passengers 6 to 10 or 11 to 15 can be entered for every subsequent process. Here, it should be noted that the ticket holder can be changed only on the last “Complete Purchase” page (see the pen icon near “For …”).

  • Can I purchase the tickets with transitional tariffs?

    Yes, tickets can be purchased for the transitional tariff areas of the Verkehrsgemeinschaft am Bayerischen Untermain (VAB) and the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Mosel (VRM).

  • Can I purchase connecting tickets?

    Connecting tickets are unfortunately not available on RMV-HandyTicket.

  • Which means of transport can I use?

    RMV- HandyTickets provide access to the use of local transport within their area of validity. This includes buses, trams, subway, U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and regional trains (RE, RB, SE).

    Long-distance trains (ICE or IC) are not included in the RMV offer and require separate tickets that are available at the relevant points of sale, e.g. Deutsche Bahn.

  • How do I purchase a ticket?

    You can purchase a ticket after entering the points of departure and destination starting and destination points and after defining the desired preferences (Traveller(s) / Ticket / Means of transport /…) directly via “Buy” or via a searched connection.

    Kindly note: Single tickets are only valid for immediate travel. Day tickets are valid from the time of purchase until 05:00 hours on the following day.

    If, in case of a direct purchase without previous schedule information, different routes are possible, these are displayed in the next step. “Without detour” refers to travel via the direct route. In case of a connection via tariff zones that are not on the direct route, a “Via” table (with intermediate stops) is given. The ticket must be selected on the basis of the actually used route.

    The purchase process is confirmed and completed by tapping on the “> Yes, Buy ticket now” button. If you do not want to pay for the ticket via the meinRMV user account, you can also go to “Payment method"http://smobil.rmv.de/ on the “Complete purchase” page and make the payment via mobile phone bill, using a credit card or via girogo on Android-based NFC phones. Only when buying via girogo, the ticket becomes chargeable once the girogo card is created on the smartphone. The ticket is immediately delivered to the RMV-App and displayed.

    Please make sure that the app has access to the Internet so that the ticket can be delivered. Showing the ticket in the RMV-App is valid.

    The ticket can also be purchased in connection with the timetable information. Under the “Connection Details”, you can select the “> Purchase ticket” button. The following process corresponds to the purchase via direct “Buy” from the start page.

    Please make sure that the app has access to the Internet so that the ticket can be delivered. Showing the ticket in the RMV-App is valid.

  • How do I buy rail card discount tickets or tickets for children?

    Tickets for children or single tickets with rail card discount can be purchased according to the default setting on the home page (selection under “Traveller(s)”). A rail card discount can be used if you are a holder of a BahnCard 25 or BahnCard 50. Single tickets with rail card discount are exclusively valid for trips with the rail transport products S, RB, SE and RE from price level 5 onwards. In order to be able to purchase a rail card discounted single ticket, a railway station should always be entered as the starting and destination points.

  • How do I buy a ticket from the timetable information?

    The ticket purchase from the timetable information requires a unique connection. That is why you should select a connection and follow the button “> Buy ticket” right at the bottom in the Connection Details view. The purchase of tickets is possible only for immediate travel. Even in case of RMV-HandyTicket, single tickets are valid only for immediate departure.

  • Can I also buy tickets in advance?

    Even in case of RMV-HandyTicket, single tickets are valid only for immediate departure. Also, day and group day tickets and the Hessen ticket cannot be purchased in advance for other validity days.

  • Can I also buy tickets for fellow travellers?

    Additional tickets for one or two fellow travellers can be stored in the mobile phone.

    In case of more number of travellers, a group day card can be purchased.

  • How does the ticket inspection work?

    The tickets are stored in the app on the mobile phone. This means that you can always show it, even if you do not have mobile network coverage. The tickets are saved under “My Tickets”. There, the last ten purchased tickets are chronologically sorted and saved.

    The RMV-HandyTicket also includes the first and last name of the RMV-HandyTicket user. These details are requested during the ordering process in the RMV app. An official photo identification (e.g. ID card, passport, driving licence) must be carried and if required, presented to the control officer at the time of the ticket check.

  • Can I buy an acquired ticket again?

    The tickets saved under "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/ can be purchased again.

  • What happens if my battery is discharged during the check?

    According to the general conditions of carriage, each passenger is under obligation to possess a valid ticket at the time of departure and to be able to show it at any given point in time. That is applicable for RMV-HandyTicket as well. The excuse of “My battery is discharged” is not valid during a check and will only lead to an increased transportation charge levied by the control staff.

  • How many tickets fit into the ticket memory?

    The purchased tickets will remain in the memory until the maximum number of ten tickets is reached. In case an eleventh ticket is purchased, the oldest ticket will be overwritten. However, these tickets still continue to exist under meinRMV and can be viewed.

  • The ticket is not displayed after purchasing - what do I do?

    The RMV- HandyTicket is sent via the Internet. Please make sure that you have an Internet connection throughout the purchase process. The sending of the tickets might be delayed depending on the availability of the mobile network. If a purchased ticket does not get displayed immediately or is not listed under “My Tickets”, update it before the purchase of another new ticket (Activate the tab “My Tickets”).

    If a ticket is not displayed in spite of good connection, this can be due to a system error. In such a case, you can use one of our other sales channels (e.g. ticket machine) and report the same via our contact form. We will check whether there was an error and initiate a refund, if necessary.

  • What does the count-up to 120 after the purchase of the ticket mean?

    The count-up of the white number in the red box to the upper right of the ticket indicates the number of seconds that have elapsed since the purchase of the ticket. It automatically vanishes after 120 seconds.

    The RMV-HandyTicket is always valid from the time of purchase, including the time during the count-up to 120.

Purchase of season tickets
  • What will happen if I am caught with a non-updated season ticket?

    In such a case, the inspection personnel can impose an Increased Transport Charge (EBE) on you, which is currently 60 €. Therefore, please always make sure that the season ticket has been updated.

  • Why does the "Valid from" date change?

    Season tickets are updated on a daily basis for security reasons when the app is opened. "http://smobil.rmv.de/Valid from"http://smobil.rmv.de/ always displays the current date. The date of purchase does not play a role here. However, the date of purchase can always be seen further below "http://smobil.rmv.de/Purchased on"http://smobil.rmv.de/ as well as in the "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/ overview.

    During every check, the current date must be visible on the mobile ticket. Hence, before starting a journey, please make sure that the RMV app has been opened in the foreground with an active Internet connection.

  • My mobile ticket says “This ticket must be updated”. What should I do?

    Please ensure that your smartphone has Internet connection and reopen the RMV app. If you have an internet connection, your season ticket should be automatically updated. You can also click on the refresh icon on the homepage of the app under the “My Tickets” tab. The message should then no longer be displayed on the mobile ticket.

  • Which season tickets can I buy?

    Via the RMV app, you can now also buy weekly and monthly tickets at the regular rate for adults (also with a surcharge for 1st class).

  • Can I buy a first class or geographical supplement to my season ticket in the app?

    You will be able to buy a first class supplement in the RMV app as of January 2020. Buying geographical supplements to tickets is unfortunately not possible.

  • There was no update, what can I do?

    If connected to the Internet, your season ticket should get automatically updated. You can also click on the Update icon under the “My Tickets” tab on the home screen of the app.

  • Do I need an Internet connection for every check?

    The tickets are stored in the app on the mobile phone. This means that you can always show it, even if you do not have mobile network coverage at the time of checking. The tickets are saved under "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/. The last ten purchased tickets are chronologically sorted and saved there.

    The RMV mobile ticket also includes the first and last name as well as the date of birth of the RMV mobile ticket user. An official photo identification (e.g. ID card, passport, driving licence) must be carried and if required, presented to the officer at the time of the ticket check.

  • Why has it been possible to buy weekly and monthly tickets, but not yearly tickets in the app until now?

    We are initially trialing sales of weekly and monthly tickets in the app to gauge customer experiences in everyday use. Sale of yearly tickets will then begin at a later point.

  • Can I buy (season) tickets for friends?

    Weekly and monthly tickets that have been purchased using the RMV app are personalised. The RMV mobile ticket also includes the first and last name as well as the date of birth of the RMV mobile ticket user.

    An official photo identification (e.g. ID card, passport, driving licence) must be carried and if required, presented to the officer at the time of the ticket check. You can also buy the mobile ticket under a different name. But it is not possible to change the name later.

  • I have a new smartphone. How can I transfer my tickets that I’ve already bought to the phone?

    You can now transfer bought tickets onto your new smartphone if you are logged onto both devices with the same myRMV account. You can carry out 3 transfers per month.

    You can use the RMV app to transfer a weekly, monthly or yearly ticket that you have purchased onto another smartphone. To do this, please use your user data to log on the smartphone onto which you wish to transfer the tickets. Then go to the area “My Tickets – Send tickets other devices” to complete the transfer of the tickets.

  • Can my season ticket be used by another person (if I pass on my smartphone)?

    Season tickets that are purchased using the RMV app are personalised. The name of the ticket holder must be stated at the time of purchase.

  • Can I change the personalisation of my current ticket?

    No. For now, it is not possible to change the personalisation of a current ticket.

  • Can I buy season tickets in advance?

    Currently, only weekly and monthly tickets with immediate start of validity can be purchased via the RMV app. But in future, it may be possible to select the start of validity depending on the known probable duration, as is the case with weekly and monthly tickets.

  • How can I pay for season tickets?

    When buying season tickets, you can either use the payment method saved on your myRMV account or PayPal. In any case, you will need a myRMV user account.

    You cannot pay for season tickets on your mobile phone bill.

  • Is a reimbursement or cancellation of season tickets possible?

    Season tickets that have been purchased using the RMV app can be reimbursed for the remaining duration if returned. However, the reimbursement takes place in accordance with section 9 of the General Conditions of Carriage only for the period remaining after the return of the season ticket. You can find this function under: "http://smobil.rmv.de/My tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/ > Ticket > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Ticket options"http://smobil.rmv.de/ (Symbol on the upper right) > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Refund ticket"http://smobil.rmv.de/.

  • What happens if I lose my smartphone, forget it, or if the battery is empty?

    If the inspection personnel cannot check your ticket, an Increased Transport Charge (EBE) will be imposed on you, which is currently 60 €.

    However, if you have a valid ticket for the journey as a mobile ticket, which you could not show due to your own fault, you can have the Increased Transport Charge subsequently reduced to 7 €. For this, please contact the transport company directly, which has imposed the Increased Transport Charge. The contact details of the company are given on the EBE document.

  • Why can I no longer buy day tickets for 2 or 3 days?

    With the introduction of the weekly tickets as mobile tickets, it is no longer possible to buy day tickets for 2 or 3 days.

Managing data
  • How can I view and edit the meinRMV data?

    You can edit your personal data in the RMV-App and on www.rmv.de.

    If you are logged in to the RMV-App, you can edit your personal data under the page menu >”E-mail address” > “Edit personal data”.

    You can also view your personal data after logging in at www.rmv.de under “meinRMV” > “Data” > “Personal Data”. To customise your data, please select “Edit personal data”.

    Please note that e-mail addresses and mobile numbers can be saved only once in the meinRMV system. If a notification stating that an e-mail address or mobile number could not be saved after a change is displayed, this means that this data is already in use for another account. In such a case, use a different e-mail address or mobile number.

  • How can I change my mode of payment?

    Your mode of payment can be changed only by you. You can change your bank account in the RMV-App and at www.rmv.de.

    If you are logged in to the RMV-App, you can change your current bank account under the page menu > “E-mail address” > “Edit personal data” > “meinRMV login” > “Change mode of payment.”

    You can also do this after logging in at www.rmv.de under “meinRMV” > “RMV- HandyTicket” > “Settings” > “Change bank account” either by selecting the item “Direct debit from my bank account” or by selecting “Pay with credit card” and enter the data for your mode of payment.

  • How do I change my mobile number?

    You can change your mobile number in the RMV-App and at www.rmv.de.

    If you are logged in to the RMV-App, you can change your currently saved mobile number under the page menu > “E-mail address” > “Edit personal data” > “meinRMV login” > “Change mobile number”.

    You can also change your mobile number after your login at www.rmv.de under “meinRMV” > “RMV-HandyTicket” > “Settings” > “change mobile phone number.”

  • How do I deactivate or activate my account?

    To temporarily deactivate your HandyTicket account (e.g. if you suspect that your mobile phone has been stolen), log in at www.rmv.de and select the item “Activate/Deactivate account"http://smobil.rmv.de/ under “meinRMV"http://smobil.rmv.de/ > "http://smobil.rmv.de/RMV-HandyTicket"http://smobil.rmv.de/ > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Settings"http://smobil.rmv.de/. You can also activate it again from there.

  • How can I log out from RMV-HandyTicket and delete the meinRMV profile?

    To delete your HandyTicket account, login at www.rmv.de and select “Log out” under “meinRMV” > “RMV-HandyTicket” > There, you can directly log off from the RMV-HandyTicket. Your registration at meinRMV continues to exist.

    If you also want to log out of meinRMV, select “meinRMV profile” > “Log out of meinRMV”. As a part of the logout process from meinRMV, all services such as RMV-HandyTicket, RMV ticket shop or Smiles are deactivated.

    Please note that a final termination is effective only after the settlement of all outstanding RMV-HandyTicket claims. In Smiles, you lose all of your previously collected points if you delete your profile. In the RMV-App, it is not possible to log out or to delete the profile.

Purchase via user account
  • How is the RMV-HandyTicket invoiced?

    The payment method that is specified by you at the time of registration for the RMV-HandyTicket is used. The payment takes place immediately after the first ticket is bought. After that, it takes place when the sales-dependent limit of EUR 50 is reached, or in some cases, is done every month.

    Alternatively, you can use the payment methods such as girogo or purchase via mobile phone bill or prepaid card. Additional service charges may be incurred in case of payment via the mobile phone bill, which are shown and settled independently of the price of the ticket.

  • The „direct debit" is not available?

    The RMV works together with the service provider infoscore in checking the bank account details (infoscore Consumer Data GmbH (ICD), Rheinstrasse 99, 76532 Baden-Baden, www.infoscore.de). If infoscore recommends not to use the direct debiting procedure for payment as a result of bank account details check, the payment can be done using a credit card, via mobile phone bill/prepaid card or via girogo.

  • How do I get an invoice for my RMV-HandyTickets?

    The monthly invoices can be viewed under “meinRMV” > “RMV-HandyTicket” > Purchase HandyTicket > Invoices after logging in at www.rmv.de.

    Since the invoices are created as PDF files, you can also save them on an external medium.


  • How do I get a receipt for the tax department and/or for the employer?

    With the RMV-App, you can have an individual receipt for a relevant ticket sent to you via email. You can find this function under: “My Tickets” > Ticket > “Ticket options” (Symbol top right) > “Send receipt via e-mail”.

  • Is a reimbursement or cancellation of tickets possible?

    In the RMV-HandyTicket, the purchase process is bindingly completed via the button “Yes, Buy Ticket Now”  The possibility of ticket cancellation and reimbursement not taking place due to system failure on our side is consequently eliminated when using the RMV-HandyTicket.

RMV-PrepaidRabatt
  • What is RMV prepaid discount?

    It is an offer for RMV mobile ticket users, with which customers can pay for their tickets via the RMV app using a previously deposited balance of 40 euros and get a discount of 20%.

  • What are the registration requirements for using the prepaid discount?

    You must be registered with the meinRMV customer portal. The registration can be done directly in the RMV app or under www.rmv.de. You cannot use the RMV prepaid discount if you don’t have a meinRMV user account.

  • How can I top up my prepaid discount balance?

    Log in to the RMV app with your meinRMV customer account. There, you will find the RMV prepaid discount in the menu. Here, you can top up the balance and view your current prepaid discount balance. If you have topped up your prepaid discount balance via the RMV app, you will also receive an invoice by email.

    You can top up the balance via the RMV app using any of the payment methods saved in the meinRMV user account (credit card or SEPA direct debit).

    You can deposit 40 euros to your prepaid discount balance during each individual top-up. You can deposit a maximum amount of 200 euros, i.e. 5 payment transactions of 40 euros each. For instance, if you want to deposit 80 euros, you need to make 2 separate payments.

  • Can I also use the RMV prepaid discount with my RheinMain eTicket?

    No, the offer is only applicable for the purchase of RMV mobile tickets.


  • Which RMV mobile tickets can I buy with the RMV prepaid discount?

    You can buy short hop tickets, single tickets and the single supplement with a 20% discount. All other tickets, such as the day ticket or the monthly ticket, already have a discounted price as compared to the single ticket and are therefore not valid for the RMV prepaid discount.


  • Can I also buy a single ticket for the BahnCard (rail card) with the RMV prepaid discount?

    No, this is not possible because you already get a discount when buying a single ticket with BahnCard (rail card).


  • How can I buy an RMV mobile ticket with the RMV prepaid discount?

    Select your ticket as usual in the RMV app by searching for the connection. If you would like to buy a short hop ticket, single ticket or single supplement, you can select the RMV prepaid discount under payment method. You will then be shown the discounted price and the status of your balance. By clicking on “Buy ticket now”, the ticket price will be debited from your RMV prepaid discount balance and you will receive the desired RMV mobile ticket. You can use the ticket in the usual way.


  • Why can I not see the RMV mobile tickets purchased with the RMV prepaid discount on my invoice?

    Tickets purchased via the RMV prepaid discount are not listed in the monthly RMV mobile ticket invoice, as they are offset against your prepaid discount balance. However, individual receipts can be created for tickets that are paid for using the RMV prepaid discount.


  • What should I do when my prepaid discount balance is no longer sufficient to purchase an RMV mobile ticket?

    The selected ticket cannot be purchased with the prepaid discount balance if your remaining balance is less than the price of the selected RMV mobile ticket. You then have the option to top up your balance (at least 40 euros) or have the remaining amount refunded.


  • Can I also get my balance back?

    You can also have the RMV prepaid discount balance reimbursed in the RMV app menu. For this, you need to click on “Reimburse balance”. The remaining balance will then be refunded via the mode of payment saved in meinRMV and you will be deregistered from the RMV prepaid discount.


  • Can my balance expire?

    No. If you do not use the RMV prepaid discount balance within a period of 12 months (e.g. no balance top-up, no processing request for tickets despite existing balance), your balance will first be deactivated. However, you will automatically receive an email as a reminder 14 days before the expiration. Please contact the RMV Customer Service Department if your remaining balance has been deactivated. They will then initiate the payment of the remaining balance.


  • Can I also use a coupon code in addition to the RMV prepaid discount?

    Yes. When a coupon code is entered, its value is deducted from the regular price of the RMV mobile ticket. If there is still a remaining amount, you can get a 20% discount on this with the RMV prepaid discount.


Purchase via PayPal
  • What are the advantages of ticket purchase via PayPal?

    With PayPal, you can buy single tickets and day tickets on the fly using the RMV App without having to register with RMV HandyTicket (mobile ticket) beforehand.

    You can also buy season tickets (weekly tickets and monthly tickets) with PayPal, if you are logged in with your meinRMV (myRMV) user account.

    When you use Buy via PayPal as your mode of payment, you pay directly through your PayPal account.

  • What are the prerequisites for the purchase via PayPal?

    You will have the option of buying a ticket via PayPal in the RMV app even if you do not have an active login.

    All you need to do is to log in to PayPal when buying the ticket. That’s it!

  • What is the method of settlement for ticket purchase via PayPal?

    The total amount for each ticket purchase is directly settled through the PayPal account.

    The ticket can be seen in the app under "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/ and just like with all other tickets, you can have an individual receipt sent to you.

    If you buy tickets through your user account as well as with PayPal, the invoice on meinRMV will show only the tickets bought through the user account.

  • Is it possible to refund or cancel the tickets?

    In RMV HandyTicket, the buying process is bindingly concluded by clicking the button “Yes, buy ticket now”. It is therefore not possible to cancel or refund a ticket in RMV HandyTicket, unless this is caused due to an error in our system.

    Season tickets bought on the RMV app can be returned and refunded for the remaining duration. The refund shall be processed in accordance with § 9 of the Common conditions of carriage, but only for the period of time after the return of the season ticket.  You can get your refund under "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/ > Ticket > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Ticket Options"http://smobil.rmv.de/ (icon to the upper right side) > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Refund Ticket"http://smobil.rmv.de/.

  • How can I get a receipt that can be submitted for tax purposes or to my employer?

    You can have the individual receipt for the respective ticket sent to you by email via the RMV app. You can find this function under: "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/ > Ticket > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Ticket Options"http://smobil.rmv.de/ (icon to the upper right side) > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Send receipt by email"http://smobil.rmv.de/.

    If you buy tickets through your user account as well as the payment option "http://smobil.rmv.de/Buy via PayPal"http://smobil.rmv.de/, the invoice under meinRMV will show only the tickets bought through the user account.

Purchase via mobile phone bill
  • What are the advantages of purchase via mobile phone bill?

    When buying via mobile phone bill or prepaid card, you can use the RMV-App without prior registration to the RMV-HandyTicket and purchase RMV tickets immediately.

    If you use purchase via mobile phone bill as your payment method, you pay via your mobile phone bill or your prepaid card. Additional service charges may be incurred in case of payment via the mobile phone bill, which are shown and settled independently of the price of the ticket. Please note that with method-purchase via mobile phone bill, you do not receive any separate receipt on your ticket purchases. Your tickets will be displayed with the total price in your mobile phone bill.

  • What requirements must be met for the purchase via mobile phone bill?

    The ticket purchase via mobile phone bill/prepaid telephone card will be offered to you in the RMV-App as the method of payment - even if you do not have an active subscription/login.

    Only German mobile network operators or prepaid telephone cards that are licensed in Germany are allowed. Please make sure that at the time of payment of your mobile phone bill, the billing is not locked from the services of a third party.

    The value of the tickets to be purchased is limited. An error notification will be displayed, if the purchase price of the tickets goes higher.

    Following limits have been specified by the network operators:

    • German Telecom 35 Euro
    • Vodafone: 50 Euro
    • Telefonica O2: 50 Euro
    • E-Plus: 30 Euro
  • How is the purchase via mobile phone bill settled?

    The total amount of each ticket purchase (ticket price plus service charges) is collected via the mobile phone bill/prepaid card.

    The ticket is listed on your mobile phone bill as RMV- ticket with class (e.g. Single trip adult) and date.

    You will not receive a proof in the form of a paper/PDF document for the purchased ticket.

    If you purchase tickets via your user account as well as via the payment method of purchase via mobile phone bill, only those tickets that are purchased via user account are displayed on the invoice under meinRMV.

  • Why are service charges applicable for purchase via mobile phone bill?

    The payment method of purchase via mobile phone bill is a convenience function that comes with extra cost. Unfortunately these costs are so high that they cannot be borne by the RMV. The costs are invoiced to the customers as the service charges in addition to the ticket price.

  • How much are the service fees and where are they shown?

    The service charges are approximately 18-25% of the ticket price (including VAT) and are shown to you before every ticket purchase. Please note that the service charges are not shown on the purchased tickets.

  • Is a reimbursement or cancellation of tickets possible?

    In the RMV-HandyTicket, the purchase process is bindingly completed via the button “> Yes, Buy Ticket Now”. The possibility of ticket cancellation and reimbursement not taking place due to system failure on our side is consequently eliminated when using the RMV-HandyTicket.

  • How do I get a receipt for the tax department and/or for the employer?

    With the RMV-App, you can have an individual receipt for a relevant ticket sent to you via email. You can find this function under: “My Tickets” > Ticket > “Ticket options” (Symbol top right) > “Send receipt via e-mail”.

    If you purchase tickets via your user account as well as via the payment method of “purchase via mobile phone bill”, only those tickets that are purchased via user account are displayed on the invoice under meinRMV.

General questions

 

Questions on sale of DB tickets

Purchase of ticket
  • Where is the DB online ticket saved?

    You have the option to save the DB online ticket in a PDF file format on your terminal device following the purchase in the RMV App. The ticket is saved under “Downloads” (Android devices) or under "http://smobil.rmv.de/iBooks"http://smobil.rmv.de/ (Apple devices).

    The DB online ticket is simultaneously sent to your specified email address.

    The DB online ticket is however not listed in the RMV App under the tab "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/.

  • How do I pay for the purchase of DB Online Tickets using the RMV App?

    You require a credit card for purchasing the DB online ticket. Your payment details are used only once for the payment of the online purchase and not saved. Your personal data as well as the payment details are entered over a secure connection.  

  • Must I be registered at meinRMV (myRMV) to purchase a DB online ticket using the RMV App?

    No, you neither need to be registered in meinRMV (myRMV) or RMV App, nor have an account with DB.

  • Where can I purchase a DB online ticket using the RMV App?

    The purchase of DB online tickets is possible only through the connection information ("http://smobil.rmv.de/Connections & Ticket"http://smobil.rmv.de/ > "http://smobil.rmv.de/Search connection"http://smobil.rmv.de/). In order to get connections with DB offers, the option “All modes of transport” must be selected in the default settings of the App or ICE and/or IC/EC/IR and/or regional trains must be enabled.

Inspection of ticket
  • What do I need for checking the DB online ticket?

    An extra print out of the DB online ticket is not necessary for the checking. You can simply show the DB online ticket on the terminal device. Please note that the ticket is valid only along with an official photo ID (e.g. identity card) or your BahnCard.

    Alternatively, you can of course also print out the PDF document provided by email.

Cancellation, Queries
  • Where can I once again access or cancel my purchased DB online ticket?

    You can print out the booked services once again till the end of the validity.

    www.bahn.de/auftragssuche

    In case your travel plan changes, you can cancel the booked services within the permissibility of tariff:

    www.bahn.de/erstattung

    Further information about cancel purchased DB online ticket:

    www.bahn.de

  • Whom should I contact if I have queries about DB online ticket?

    The customer contract partner for the sale of DB online tickets is the DB – hence, all the services of DB concerning the DB tickets are available to the customers.

    Exchange and cancellation of the DB online tickets can be done online and at all the DB outlets

    Important terms of use of the DB:

    With a DB ticket for flexi-price, you can use any train for the selected connection: with an IC/EC ticket, all IC and EC trains; with an ICE ticket, you can use all the other trains as well.

    • The online ticket is valid only for the phase of the journey specified under “Ticket”. The overview of “Your Itinerary” contains travel information for travel stages, if applicable, (e.g. bus or tram), for which another ticket may be required.
    • If your ticket shows the suffix “+City” or “City mobil”, it is applicable only for the day of onward or return journey, as the case may be.
    • The national and international terms of transportation of DB AG apply. Within the transport associations and fare-tariff associations, their terms apply. You can find all the terms under: www.bahn.de/agb and www.diebefoerderer.de.
    • The travel details can change at short notice due to construction works or other necessary timetable adjustments.

 

Questions on the sale of tickets of different transport networks

Purchase of ticket
Ticket inspection
  • How does the ticket inspection work?

    The tickets are stored in the app on the mobile phone. This means that you can always show it at the time of checking, even if you do not have mobile network coverage. The tickets are saved under "http://smobil.rmv.de/My Tickets/other network tickets"http://smobil.rmv.de/. There, the last ten purchased tickets are chronologically sorted and saved.

    The VRS mobile phone ticket also includes the first and last name and the date of birth of the RMV mobile phone ticket user. An official photo identification (e.g. ID card, passport, driving licence) must be carried and if required, presented to the ticket inspector at the time of the ticket check.

Cancellation
  • Is a reimbursement or cancellation of tickets possible?

    In the RMV mobile phone ticket, the purchase process is bindingly completed via the button "http://smobil.rmv.de/Buy Ticket Now"http://smobil.rmv.de/. The possibility of ticket cancellation and reimbursement that does not take place due to system failure on our side is consequently eliminated when using the RMV mobile phone ticket.