Hrmony Mobility is a benefit within the Hrmony Multi-Benefit platform that allows your employer to reimburse you tax-free for the costs of public transportation rides.
How does the reimbursement work?
- Assignment – Your employer activates the mobility benefit for you in the admin portal.
- Ticket purchase – You buy your ticket as usual at your own expense.
- Upload receipt – You photograph your receipt or upload a digital ticket via the Hrmony App.
- Receipt review – Hrmony checks your receipt for completeness and tax reimbursement eligibility.
- Approval or rejection – If the receipt meets all requirements, it is approved. Otherwise, you will receive a reason.
- Reimbursement – The reimbursement is made in the following month through your payroll.
Note: Hrmony provides the billing data but is not responsible for the actual payment – this is handled by your employer.
What is reimbursed?
✅ Reimbursable ticket types (basic version):
- Germany ticket
- Monthly passes, period passes, subscriptions
- Annual tickets for regional transport associations
- Long-distance tickets (ICE, IC, EC, TGV) – for business trips
- Multi-ride tickets and single tickets (public transport)
- Tickets for cross-border public transport connections
- Combination tickets including bicycle transport (if legally permitted)
- Special tickets for seasonal or regional mobility offers
❌ Not reimbursable:
- Long-distance tickets (ICE, IC, EC, TGV) – for private trips
- Taxis, call buses and similar occasional transport
- Flight tickets
- Special or comfort tickets (e.g., first-class upgrades, exclusive seat reservations)
- Receipts from abroad
Receipt requirements
A valid receipt must contain the following information clearly legible:
- 👤 Name of the ticket holder (if personalized)
- 📅 Date and validity period
- 🚌 Type of transport and transport company
- 💶 Amount and proof of payment
- 📋 For special tickets: Proof of business use
Receipts can be submitted as:
- Photo or scan of a paper ticket
- Digital ticket (e.g., screenshot from an app or PDF)
Good to know: Hrmony archives all receipts digitally – you do not have to keep them yourself.
Important notes
- The benefit is personal – it may not be used for tickets of other persons.
- Receipts must be submitted by the end of the month.
- Receipts from abroad are not reimbursable in the basic version.
- Payment receipts & bank statements are not reimbursable receipts.
- The decision about the reimbursement amount lies with the employer.
- The employer can pause or deactivate the benefit at any time.
- Abusive use can lead to rejection of the reimbursement and tax reassessment.
⚖️ Legal notice
Hrmony GmbH provides no legal or tax advice. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax recommendations. It does not replace individual advice from a qualified legal or tax firm.
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