A pouch cell having at least one connection electrode via which the pouch cell can be electrically contacted, wherein the pouch cell includes a current interrupter configured, by virtue of a thermally induced change in its geometric dimensioning, at least temporarily to interrupt drawing of current via the connection electrode. Preferably, the current interrupter includes a material having a negative coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the thermally induced change in its geometric dimensioning is brought about by a change in a pouch cell temperature.