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