Lunch benefit, also known as Edenred Lounari

The lunch benefit is a tax-free benefit of up to 25% that is loaded onto employees' accounts on a monthly basis. The loading can be done either by the employer or based on load requests made by employees through the Edenred app.

The amount loaded varies according to the number of working days each employee has in a month. The benefit is intended for use once per day. The Tax Administration sets the minimum and maximum payment limits for the benefit.

Employers can offer the lunch benefit as a fringe benefit (an affordable salary increase) or as a lunch deduction (deducted from the employee's salary).

Lounari offers flexibility in dining options and allows for diverse meals regardless of your location. The benefit covers not only traditional restaurants but also grocery stores, restaurant cars on trains, and online services like Wolt, Huuva, and Kotipizza — plus, delivery fees are included in the benefit!

While a shared lunch moment in the office is unparalleled, this benefit is also perfect for remote workers. It saves time on cooking and serves as a reminder of the well-deserved break even at the home office, promoting wellbeing and productivity.