Prepaid food allowance card with tax benefits for companies and employees.
As a prepaid card, the Up Refeição, which is passed in 95% establishments, works like any other debit card, with a chip and contactless. It generally takes the form of a physical card, but can also be a digital card. For greater security, it requires the use of a PIN and the balance and movements can be consulted in the app. It also allows online purchases.
Up Refeição works as a salary supplement, with significant savings for companies and employees. It can be used for daily meals and for shopping in supermarkets or similar, at more than 40,000 partners in Portugal.
The support provided by Upcoop facilitates the whole process of managing this incentive.
Exemption from TSU (23,75%) and IRC.
To manage the Up Meal cards of the entire team. On a single platform, you can top up, activate meal cards and issue invoices.
The centralization of the entire team's processes on a single platform.
Because it increases employees' purchasing power, it is a significant incentive, not least because it is not compulsory for everyone, depending on the collective bargaining agreement or individual employment contract.
Social Security exemption (11%) and personal income tax exemption for amounts up to €10.46 per day.
30,000 partners in Portugal.
The amount received is added to your salary, without the same tax and social security obligations.
In our network of partners.
Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay digital wallets.
Since it is not obligatory by law, except for public administration workers or those covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, it is an important incentive that contributes to greater employee loyalty and motivation.
International studies show that the Meal Card gives workers access to a balanced diet at an affordable cost.
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Charging, card management, activation and issuing invoices on a single platform.
Upcoop provides support and consulting services for your team, ensuring the proper use of tax and non-wage benefits.
90% calls answered immediately and answered the same day, with close, fast and effective follow-up.
Consult balances and movements, with the possibility of accumulating the balance from one month to the next.
Accepted in cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, with discounts at many partners.
Tax benefits, since the amount received is not considered for IRS purposes.
Unicorn Factory Lisboa has been working with Upcoop Portugal's childhood checks (Le Chèque Déjeuner) for almost 5 years, in a partnership that has been very positive from the start. We recognize the company's high level of expertise and highly value the way the team is always responsive, quickly resolves any situation and shows openness to integrating new institutions into its portfolio, something that makes our work much easier. Above all, we highlight the quality of the customer support, which is close, efficient and consistent, making a real difference to our experience as partners.
Marina Timóteo (Head of Finance)
Unicorn Factory Lisbon
Our experience with Upcoop Portugal (Le Chèque Déjeuner) over the last 10 years has been extremely positive. We would highlight the quality and usefulness of the UP EducaInfantil, UP Aluno and UP Aluno Plus solutions, which have made a significant contribution to supporting VICTORIA Seguros in the benefits it offers its employees. The partnership has been marked by great professionalism, proximity and efficient follow-up. We should also highlight the excellent collaboration of the entire team, particularly the Administrative Service Coordinator (Teresa Carvalho), who has always been committed and available to us. This relationship of trust has undoubtedly been a differentiating factor!
Sandra Correia (Compensation and Benefits Technician)
VICTORIA Insurance
This collaboration with Up Portugal is important for Startup Lisboa and our incubated start-ups, as it will allow us to increase the savings and benefits available in these areas to our community.
André Costa (Head of Strategy)
Startup Lisboa
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You have more disposable income because the amount you receive doesn't count for IRS or Social Security purposes. It is net.
As the meal card is a food allowance, it only applies to the days actually worked, so it is not awarded during vacations or absences.
Yes.
It depends on the working time and the agreement reached beforehand.
You can use the meal card in cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and the like, and also for food purchases online or via delivery platforms. Upcoop has the largest network of partners in Portugal.
It's more advantageous to receive with Up Refeição because the IRS exemption limits are higher. For cash, the limit is €6/day and for meal cards it goes up to €10.46/day, which the government has set for 2026.
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