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Portugal Meal Allowance: Cash or Card?
See how much more you get a year with a meal card: tax-free limits of 6,15 € (cash) and 10,46 € (card) a day in 2026.
Extra a year with a card
153,23 €
| In cash (tax-free to 6,15 €/day) | 184,07 €/month |
| On a card (tax-free to 10,46 €/day) | 198,00 €/month |
| Difference a month | 13,93 € |
Above the tax-free limit, the allowance pays IRS and Social Security. On a card or voucher the limit is 70% higher. The employer also saves TSU on that part.
Table I withholding rate. 11 months a year. Checked: October 2026. Not legal, tax or financial advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: Portaria n.º 51-B/2026/1
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What's the tax-free meal allowance in 2026?+
6,15 € a day in cash and 10,46 € a day on a card or voucher.