A device is provided for fastening and contacting a lighting means and/or a lighting module, the device including at least one socket housing. The lighting means and/or lighting module is arranged in the socket housing of the device. The lighting means and/or lighting module has at least two contacting elements, which are arranged separately from each other on the lighting means and/or lighting module and which are each electrically contacted by means of a respective individual contact of the socket housing. The device includes an adapter element having at least one collective contact point, having at least one electrical connection. An individual contact of the socket housing and a contact of a collective contact point are connected by means of an electrical connection. Also provided is a lamp having such a device.