How Do I Change My ZIP Code Region?

How do I change my ZIP code region?

📍 Prerequisites for a change

A change of the registered ZIP code and the associated acceptance area can only be carried out under the following conditions:

• Low balance: The current balance on the card is below 1 Euro.

• No usage: No transaction has been carried out with the card yet.

⚖️ Legal Background

This restriction is not a technical arbitrariness, but is based on the strict requirements of German tax law for benefits in kind:

• Benefits in kind: The become.1 benefit card must meet the criteria for tax-free benefits in kind.

• Regional restriction: The legislator stipulates that such cards must be linked to a "limited network." In our case, this is ensured by linking it to your ZIP code area and the adjacent regions.

• Avoidance of cash wages: If a flexible change of the area were possible at any time, this could be classified by the tax office as a "cash wage substitute." This would lead to the loss of the tax-free advantage.

💡 How to proceed

• Log in to your become.1 user account

• Click on the Card menu

• Click on the pencil icon next to your ZIP code

• Enter your new ZIP code area

• HERE you can access our ZIP code generator